2. Digital Literacy and Adult Leaners
In public libraries, there is an increased demand for digital literacy training
for adults in the community
3. While classes led in a more traditional fashion, with a teacher giving a
presentation, is effective, it does not encourage interest and enthusiasm for the
topic, and it sometimes fails to alleviate the nervousness of tentative learners
4. Utilizing a tool like Storybird would allow a more immersive, participative and collaborative
environment.
Storybird allows for collaborative story telling- it could be done individually and shared or worked on in
groups.
5. Digital Literacy Skills
Storybird would allow students to
work on the breadth of basic digital
literacy skills in a way that is less
intimidating than responding to a
lecture can be- especially for
someone who has not attended a
class for some time. Students would
become comfortable with typing,
drag and drop, and navigating a web
page.
Through the sharing and embedding
function, learners can also become
familiar with email and sharing links.
6. Outcomes
The goal is to not focus merely on the skills, but on the application. Working with
peers and having a product to share (not just notes) reinforces the learning.
Building confidence, as well as skill, is necessary.
Editor's Notes
Utilizing Storybird for digital literacy instruction with my adult learners is something I have been mulling over for a little while now
One-on-one and small groups as opposed to one large class also helps the instructor pay closer attention to individual needs. That also assists with establishing learner confidence