Being Resourceful in the Digital Age Amanda Ehlers, CTEP-AmeriCorps Jen Vanek, Educational Consultant to DEED, MDE and MLC
“Technology Literacy Uses” Direct instruction of a tech skill. Purpose is to teach that particular skill. “Adapting Uses” Controlled opportunity to apply/practice a tech skill “Transforming Uses” Opportunities for learners to choose & creatively apply/use tech skills
Technology Literacy Uses General one-to-one tutoring Keyboarding Beginners workshops/lessons
Adapting Uses Exercises to practice different commands or tasks in Word Copy & paste, highlight & delete, etc within the context of writing a thank you note Assignments on Google Docs Repetition with clicks required to use Google docs Online mouse-ing games Online keyboarding lessons and games
Transforming Uses Students start Distance Learning programs, after computer practice Students ask and seek answers to their own “how to” questions Students develop visuals through technology to assist in public speaking practice Students use job search and application tools independently
Check out some of the resources we use in our Digital Education Lab DEL workshops and lessons Computer skills links Distance Learning: LearnerWeb USA Learns -