DIGITAL LITERACY
| Title | ΨΗΦΙΑΚΟΣ ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΙΣΜΟΣ / DIGITAL LITERACY |
| Code | ΕΠΜ102 |
| Faculty | Education |
| School | Primary Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Helen Drenoyianni |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024179 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dīmotikīs Ekpaídeusīs (2024-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600251468
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Παιδαγωγικό Μπλε |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΛΥΟΜΕΝΟ 1 (172) |
| Calendar | Mardi 16:00 to 18:30 |
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600251468
- eLearning:
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Τhe module is optional and is being offered to 2nd year students. Knowledge of basic skills in operating and using a variety of information and communication technologies is a significant requirement.
Learning Outcomes
This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills required for understanding the concept of Digital Literacy and its characteristics, as well as the abilities entailed in the development of lesson plans and activities for the teaching of digital literacy. By the end of the course students are expected to be able:
To understand conceptual approaches of digital literacy and its relationship to other contemporary and collateral literacies of the digital.
To become familiar with the aims and the contents of a variety of digital literacy curricula, national, European and International frameworks for the development of digital literacy
To design, prepare, organize, create and evaluate teaching and learning activities aiming at the development of digitally literate pupils.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The content of the module is consisted of five main thematic areas, which may be summarized as follows:
Information Society and Technological revolution –Contemporary approaches of European policy towards the integration of digital literacy in education.
Historical review of the concept of digital literacy and its dimensions – Technocentric and pedagogical conceptual understandings. Digital literacy and its relationship to other literacies (media literacy, visual literacy, information literacy, ICT literacy,etc)
The role and the content of digital literacy in primary school curricula. The Greek Informatics Curriculum. The European Framework for Digital Literacy
Teaching about digital literacy in schools – Methods, strategies, and forms of teaching knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes related to digital literacy.
Keywords
Digital Literacy, teaching & learning, skill development
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
The subject matter of the course is directly related to the use of ICT tools in every aspect of the teaching and learning process
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | 2.6 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 20 | 0.7 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 15 | 0.5 | |||
| Written assigments | 20 | 0.7 | |||
| Exams | 18 | 0.6 | |||
| Total | 151 | 5.0 |
Student Assessment
Description
The module is assessed primarily through a portfolio of laboratory work. Students will be assessed through at least 5 assignments concerned with the design and creation of educational materials. Assignments are delivered successively within the duration of the course and students are provided with an initial feedback given at the draft stage. Final assignments are expected to be handed in within the exam period. The main evaluation criteria used for assessing assignments are concerned with content coverage, structure and quality of organization, format, appearance and editing of the text. Apparently, evaluation criteria differ from one assignment to the other and students are informed about them through written directions accompanying the announcement of the subject of the written essay.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Κόμης, Β. (2019) Εισαγωγή στις εκπαιδευτικές εφαρμογές των Τεχνολογιών της Πληροφορίας και της Επικοινωνίας. Εκδόσεις Νέων Τεχνολογιών.
Additional bibliography for study
• Στυλιαράς, Γ., & Δήμου, Β. (2015). Διδακτική της πληροφορικής [Προπτυχιακό εγχειρίδιο]. Κάλλιπος, Ανοικτές Ακαδημαϊκές Εκδόσεις. https://hdl.handle.net/11419/722
• European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC). (2022). DigComp 2.2: The Framework for Digital Competence of Citizens. https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/50c53c01-abeb-11ec-83e1-01aa75ed71a1
• Vuorikari, R., Kluzer, S., & Punie, Y. (2022). DigComp 2.2: The Digital Competence framework for citizens. Publications Office of the European Union.
• European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC). (2017). DigCompEdu: The Framework for Digital Competence of Educators. https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/fcc33b68-d581-11e7-a5b9-01aa75ed71a1
• Ala-Mutka, K. (2011). Mapping digital competence: Towards a conceptual understanding. European Commission Joint Research Centre Institute for Prospective Technological Studies. Technical Note JRC 67075.
• Livingstone, S. (2022). Media and young people in the digital age: A review of the evidence. Cambridge University Press.
• National Association for Media Literacy Education (2023). Media Literacy Framework.
• Boyles, C. (2023). Digital Literacy: A Teacher's Handbook. Corwin.
• Book: "Digital Literacies: Concepts, Policies and Practices in Europe" by Carl Wright and Sirkku Nikamaa (2019): This book offers an in-depth examination of digital literacy concepts, policies, and practices across European countries, exploring differences, similarities, and emerging trends.
• Journal Article: "Digital Literacy Education: A Comparative Study Across Europe" by Annika Andersson et al. (2020): This comparative study examines digital literacy education initiatives in several European countries, analyzing curriculum frameworks, pedagogical approaches, and assessment methods.
• Book Chapter: "Digital Literacy in Europe: Current Status and Future Trends" by Jelena Jovanovic and Stefanie Lindstaedt (Eds.) (2021): This chapter provides an overview of digital literacy initiatives and challenges in Europe, discussing policy frameworks, educational strategies, and workforce development efforts.
• Journal Article: "Digital Competence and Digital Literacy in Higher Education: A European Perspective" by Clara Ribau et al. (2020): This article explores the concept of digital competence and digital literacy in higher education from a European perspective, discussing the role of universities in preparing students for the digital age.
• Book: "Digital Skills: Unlocking the European Union's Potential" by Stefano Scarpetta et al. (2018): This book examines digital skills development initiatives in Europe, focusing on policy recommendations, best practices, and challenges in promoting digital literacy across different sectors.
• Journal Article: "Digital Literacy in Europe: Mapping Practices Across 33 Countries" by Julian Fraillon et al. (2021): This article presents findings from a large-scale study mapping digital literacy practices in 33 European countries, highlighting variations in access, skills, and usage patterns.
• Book Chapter: "Digital Literacy Policies in Europe: A Comparative Analysis" by Katerina Zourou and Maria Ranieri (Eds.) (2020): This chapter offers a comparative analysis of digital literacy policies in European countries, examining government initiatives, funding mechanisms, and implementation strategies.
• Journal Article: "Digital Inequality in Europe: Evidence from the European Social Survey" by David Carrillo and Maria Laura Di Domenico (2020): This article explores digital inequality in Europe, examining socio-economic factors, access to technology, and digital literacy levels across different demographic groups.
• Book: "Digital Education Policies in Europe: Evidence from National Analyses" by Rebecca Eynon et al. (Eds.) (2021): This book provides insights into digital education policies in Europe, drawing on national analyses from various European countries to identify key trends and challenges.
• Journal Article: "Digital Literacy for All: A European Perspective on Digital Inclusion" by Barbara Barbosa Neves et al. (2020): This article discusses digital literacy as a key component of digital inclusion efforts in Europe, exploring strategies for promoting digital skills development and reducing inequalities.
• Buckingham, D.(2008) Εκπαίδευση στα ΜΜΕ: Αλφαβητισμός, μάθηση και σύγχρονη κουλτούρα. Αθήνα: Ελληνικά Γράμματα Α.Ε.
• Kron, Friedrich W. (2007) Διδακτική των μέσων : Νέα μέσα στο πλαίσιο διδακτικών και μαθησιακών διαδικασιών, Αθήνα : Gutenberg - Γιώργος & Κώστας Δαρδανός,
• Drenoyianni H. & Stergioulas L.K. (2011) (eds) Pursuing Digital Literacy in the School New Literacies series, Peter Lang Publishing Group, New York,pp. 269.
• Drenoyianni, H. and Mylona, I. (2004) “Commenting on the Nature and Attributes of ICT in Education”. In Malpica, F., Friedrich, W. and Tremante, A. (Eds) Education/ Training and Information/ Communication Technologies and Applications, Orlando-Florida: International Institute of Informatics and Systemics.
• Ντρενογιάννη, Ε., Stergioulas, L., Κάμτσιου, E. και Koskinen, T (2007) Οι προοπτικές και τα όρια των διαδικασιών συμμετοχικής διαμόρφωσης ενός ενιαίου πλαισίου εκπαίδευσης για τον «ψηφιακό γραμματισμό», Στο Καψάλης, Γ. Δ.. και Κατσίκης, Α.Ν. (Επιμ.) "Η Πρωτοβάθμια Εκπαίδευση και οι προκλήσεις της εποχής μας", Πρακτικά Εισηγήσεων του ομώνυμου συνεδρίου, Ιωάννινα: Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων.
• Giddens, A. (2002) Ο κόσμος των ραγδαίων αλλαγών. Πως επιδρά η παγκοσμιοποίηση στη ζωή μας. Αθήνα: ΜΕΤΑΙΧΜΙΟ.
• Gilster, P. (1997) Digital Literacy. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Sloan, D. (Ed)(1985) The Computer in Education: A Critical Perspective. London: Teachers College Press.
• Tyner, K. (1998) Literacy in a digital world: Teaching and Learning in the Age of Information. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
• Robins, K. και Webster, F. (2002) Η Εποχή του Τεχνοπολιτισμού: από την Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας στην εικονική ζωή. Αθήνα: Καστανιώτης.
• Webster, F. (2002) Theories of the Information Society. New York: Routledge.
• Howton, D. (1999) Computers in the Classroom – Lower & Middle Levels. London: Prim-Ed Publishing.
• Κελεσίδης, Β. και Κουνελάκης, Κ. (2005) Οι Τεχνολογίες Πληροφορίας και Επικοινωνίας στο Δημοτικό Σχολείο: 69+1 δραστηριότητες στο εργαστήριο πληροφορικής. Θεσσαλονίκη: Μορφωτική Εστία Καλαμαριάς. Δαπόντες,
• Ν., Ιωάννου, Σ., Μαστρογιάννης, Ι., Τζιμόπουλος, Ν., Τσοβόλας, Σ. και Αλπάς, Α. (2003) Ο Δάσκαλος Δημιουργός. Αθήνα: Εκδόσεις Καστανιώτη.
• Mackay, F. and Carrier, S. (2000) Developing ICT Skills – Years 2 to 6. Leamington: Hopscotch Educational Publishing
Additional Resources:
• Decoding Digital Literacy: [https://decodingdigitalliteracy.org/]
• Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST): [https://www.cast.org/]
• Edutopia: [https://www.edutopia.org/]
• The Center for Teaching at Vanderbilt University: [https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/]
Last Update
28-03-2024
