Friday, July 11, 2014

Welcome to Digital Literacy...

Hello, I am Mrs.Goins and I will be teaching digital literacy this year!  Some of you may be wondering...

What is Digital Literacy?
  • The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information. 1
  • The ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers. 2 
  • A person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment... Literacy includes the ability to read and interpret media, to reproduce data and images through digital manipulation, and to evaluate and apply new knowledge gained from digital environments. 3




This blog is going to be our place to write about our interests, questions, explorations, learning, hobbies and passions.  We will be quad-blogging with students from other schools in other countries, creating content, sharing information, and expressing ideas all while learning to navigate the internet safely.   Digital responsibility and learning how to leave a positive digital footprint will be the foundation of our class this year.

Take a moment to read the commenting guidelines page and then leave a comment introducing yourself (first names only!) and telling me what your interests are.  I am the comment moderator for this blog, so your comments will not show up until I read and approve them for publishing.  

I cannot wait to meet each of you, and I am looking forward to a fun year of learning together!






Resources

  1. Digital Strategy Glossary of Key Terms http://www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz/Media-Centre/Glossary-of-Key-Terms/ accessed August 21, 2008.
  2. Paul Gilster, Digital Literacy, New York: Wiley and Computer Publishing, 1997, p.1.
  3. Barbara R. Jones-Kavalier and Suzanne L. Flannigan: Connecting the Digital Dots: Literacy of the 21st Centuryhttp://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/ConnectingtheDigitalDotsL/39969

38 comments:

  1. Hello! I am Mrs.Goins. I am a teacher, mom, painter, and I am passionate about learning. I have four children, Sara, David, Hunter & Anne, as well as two fur babies- Jack and Violet. I have been reading lots of books this summer as well as spending time renovating our new/old house. When I am not teaching you can find me gardening, painting, decorating or blogging.

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    1. I have a dachshund also and her name is Celia. I also have a golden retriever named Hank and a mutt named Cooter. I also have a cat named Calliope Jane and a fish named Sir George Xavier Dum-Dum Firefin the Mighty. I like learning and painting also. ---Peyton

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    2. Hi Mrs. Goins,
      Is it okay to use an iPad mini for digital literacy?
      Thanks,
      Faith :)

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    3. I LOVE doxies!! We have two as well :) Yes, you can use an iPad mini for digital literacy.

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  2. Hello, I am Grace! I love to read novels, fish, camp, and swim summer league. I am new to blogging and look forward to learning more in class this fall. Sincerely, Grace.

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    1. Hi, Grace! How long have you been swimming? My daughter loves to swim as well. See you in September!

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  3. Hi, my name is Ellie. I will be turning 9 on August 30th. I just came back from visiting my family in Michigan for 3 weeks. I had lots of fun! I like to do arts and crafts. I also like to play tennis. I live with my Dad, Mom, Sister and Dog.

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    1. Hello, Ellie! Michigan is beautiful in the summers. So much cooer than it is here. I like to do arts and crafts too, and I can't wait to meet you in person!

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  4. Hello, my name is Emma! I am 12 years old. I have a Mom, Dad, Sister, and Dog. I love to read books, be outdoors, catch lizards, and draw! I can`t wait to meet everyone and find some new friends! I am looking forward to blogging. Sincerely, Emma

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    1. Hi, Emma! Sounds like you keep very busy. What type of things do you like to draw? I'm looking forward to meeting you in the fall :)

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    2. Hi Emma! My name is Madison, and I like to read and draw, too! I will be in the same class as you, and I am looking forward to meeting you!

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  5. Hi! I am Madison, and I like to read and go swimming with my family! I am turning twelve in October, and I am looking forward to taking your class this year!

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    1. Hi Madison! So glad you are going to be in my class :) Have you read any good books this summer? I've been reading about the orphan trains in the 1920's, very interesting!

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  6. Hi! My name is Peyton. I like catching lizards, too. I also like swimming, reading, and playing with my pets. I have a fish, three dogs, and a cat. I am looking forward to this class a lot.

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    1. You are a braver person than I! Lizards are fun to watch, but I am always afraid I will break them if I try and pick them up. Can't wait to learn more about you!

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  7. Hi! I'm Faith and I'm 12 years old. I love to dance. That's what I've been doing most of the summer! I also like hang out with friends, play with my dog, paint, read, and have fun!
    I'm looking forward to this class and blogging. :D

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    1. Hi Faith! Dancing is so much fun! Our daughter danced for 13 years and loved it. So excited to have you in our class :)

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  8. Hi, My name is Brandon. I like acting, dogs, and camping. I can't wait for class and school to start. I am so excited to meet everyone. I love Peyton's fish's name.

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    1. Acting sounds like so much fun! I like to camp, but in hotels ;) See you tomorrow!

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  9. HI, my name is Emmi. I am a little wild sometimes, but I can be calm too. I like reading, singing, and hanging out with my friends. I like swimming and dancing too.

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    1. Hey there, Emmi! Singing is one of my favourite things to do too! What books are you reading? I am always looking for good recommendations :)
      Mrs.Goins

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    2. I'm like reading Wendy Mass books and lots of school books. I like fairy tails too.

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  10. Hello, my name is Jazmyn. I play the violin, and tenor banjo, and I sing. I also like to knit, crochet, sew, and cook. I have two cats, a dog, and a fish.

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    1. Hi Jazmyn! Banjo is one of my all time fav instruments! I'd love to hear you play sometime :)
      Mrs.Goins

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  11. Hi I'm Daniel. I like baseball and almost all sports. I also like Legos and sport video games. The class sounds fun! I would like to know how to blog.

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    1. Hello Daniel! We are going to be blogging up a storm in this class! There are so many cool things we can do and all sorts of fun apps that we can learn how to use. Can't wait to get started :)
      Mrs.Goins

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  12. Hello this Abby. I'm excited to start digital literacy!

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    1. Hi Abby! I am super excited too :) See ya Thursday!
      Mrs.Goins

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    2. Hi Abby,I know you are really good at dancing and sewing. I'm glad you are my friend!
      Emmi

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  13. Hi I'm Emily and I like playing a lot of video games. I'm really excited to start class!

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    1. Hi Emily! Are you into Minecraft? ;) We love that game. See you tomorrow!
      Mrs.Goins

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  14. Hello my name is Bryana and ever since I've known that I would be in this class, I have been so excited for the first day! Can't wait! See you Thursday! :3

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    1. Hi Bryana! So excited to have you in class and to see what you bring to our class blog :)

      Mrs.Goins

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  15. Hello there ! My name is Madeline. I love sailing, swimming, reading, camping, and almost every thing that has something to do with the outdoors. I have a dog, two turtles, and something like twenty fish. I can't wait to meet everyone tomorrow!
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    1. Hi Madeline! How fun to have so many outdoor activities! Cannot wait to learn more about you :)
      Mrs.Goins

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  16. Hi! I like wakeboarding, video games, science, and computers. I'm looking forward to learning how to blog.
    ~Ty

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    1. Wakeboarding sounds like fun! Maybe you could do a post on it with some video of you :)
      Mrs.Goins

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  17. Hola amigos,
    My name is Caleb. I like Video games (mostly old systems like the N64), video game music, singing, playing with my dog, and doing research on the web.
    Caleb

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