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November 7, 2017
Digital literacy training to make students producers, not just consumers
“…while many college students receive some digital literacy training, most received minimal or no training in the production of basic digital content while in school, which could hamper their success in the workforce.”
October 11, 2017
The moving target of Network Literacy
Wikipedia defines Network Literacy as “an emerging digital literacy that deals with computer network knowledge and skills. It is linked to computer literacy and information literacy. Network literacy relates to the basic knowledge and skills required for citizens to participate in the networked society.”
September 13, 2017
Canada’s Science Literacy Week and National Science Reading Day
A week-long celebration of science in Canada, September 18-24, 2017
September 7, 2016
Earth Science Literacy Principles – sharing with students why Earth science
Do you use the Earth Science Literacy Principles with your students? By sharing this document with your students and integrating it with classroom exercises and assignments, students can learn why and how the larger community feels about the importance of Earth science.
Laura Guertin is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine in Media, PA. Her research focuses on how technology can enhance teaching and student learning in introductory-level geoscience courses for non-science majors. Her blog focuses on geoscience education/outreach, science communication, and technology tools in the classroom, online, and in the field.