A Core Conversation with Renee Hobbs at SXSWEdu Austin, Texas, March 10, 2015. Hobbs demonstrates an approach to staff development that enables people to develop a shared vision for digital literacy that is respectful of the many-faceted nature of the concept.

1. A Core Conversation with Renee Hobbs
Deepening the Practice of
Digital Literacy
Renee Hobbs
Harrington School of Communication and Media
University of Rhode Island
Email: hobbs@uri.eu
@reneehobbs
www.mediaeducationlab.com

2. www.mediaeducationlab.com

3. PEER-TO-PEER FILE SHARING
Goals for Today’s Session
A “HOW-TO SESSION” ON
DEEPENING THE PRACTICE OF DIGITAL LITERACY THROUGH DIALOGUE
(1) Gain knowledge of 12 different dimensions of digital literacy, distinguishing
among web literacy, computer use and skills, information literacy, digital
citizenship, technology integration, connected learning, media literacy, coding,
youth media and others.
(2) Recognize the explicit and implicit assumptions behind each of 12 different
definitions of digital literacy and consider how these assumptions match with
your values.
(3) Learn how to deepen people's understanding of the various "flavors" of
digital literacy, recognize the distinctive instructional practices associated with
each type, and establish priorities regarding implementation.

5. expanding the concept of text

6. ACCESS
expanding the concept of literacy

7. expanding the concept of literacy
open access
multitasking
transmediation
curation
play
data ownership
identity
representation
privacy
addiction

8. SKILLS & ABILITIES
➢ Computer Knowledge & Skills
➢ Web Literacy
LITERACIES
➢ Online Reading & New Literacies
➢ Media Arts / Multimedia Production
➢ Youth Media
➢ Coding
LEARNING WITH
➢ Technology Integration
➢ Online Learning
➢ Connected Learning
LEARNING ABOUT
➢ Information Literacy
➢ Media Literacy
➢ Internet Safety & Digital Citizenship
an expanding variety of approaches and terms
DIGITAL LITERACY

9. identifying assumptions, beliefs & values
An assumption is something we take for granted or presuppose. Usually
it is something we previously learned and do not question.
It is part of our system of beliefs and values. We assume our beliefs to be
true and use them to interpret the world about us.

10. compare - contrast

11. time for reflection
Consider the positive
and negative
implications and
consequences of this
approach to digital
literacy

12. ① Define familiar and unfamiliar terms
① Share concrete examples of these practices
through storytelling
① Work in a team to generate core assumptions,
values and key concepts
① Compare-contrast: With a partner, create a chart of
similarities and differences between 2 concepts
① Engage in social reflection about implications and
consequences to develop implementation
priorities
a process for learning, analysis and reflection

13. a process for learning, analysis and reflection
We deepen the practice of digital literacy by working collaboratively to examine the
assumptions, values and potential implications of our practices
Deepening the practices of digital literacy helps support the the development of a
shared vision that is essential for effective implementation.

14. ACCESS
the digital literacy spiral is empowering

15. PEER-TO-PEER FILE SHARING
When students can access, the power of choice activates intellectual
curiosity
When students can analyze media, they have critical autonomy –
control over their interpretations
When students compose media, they discover the power of
collaboration as a key dimension of human creativity
When students reflect, they consider the impact of their communication
on themselves and others and develop a sense of social responsibility
When students act, they use of the power of information and
communication to make a difference in the world
Developing a Personal
Values Statement for Digital Literacy

16. Summer Institute in Digital Literacy

17. Summer Institute in Digital Literacy
July 26 – 31, 2015
Providence RI
www.mediaeducationlab.com

18. 70% rated it the best professional
development of their career, giving it
a 10 on a 10-point scale

19. Graduate Certificate in Digital Literacy
A 12-credit graduate program that enables educators, librarians and media
professionals to acquire the knowledge and skills required for full
participation in a read/write culture where active participation in a
knowledge community requires the skillful use, creation and sharing of
digital texts, tools and technologies.

20. Graduate Certificate in
Digital Literacy
Summer
Institute in
Digital
Literacy
Digital Literacy
and Learning
with
Julie Coiro
Seminar in
Digital
Authorship
with
Renee Hobbs
Lifelong
Learning
Summer
Institute in
Digital Literacy
LEADERSHIP
TRACK
F2F in
Providence RI
F2F in
Providence RI
Fall: Online Spring: Online
Hands-on, minds-on learning that aims to become the premiere
graduate certificate program in digital literacy in the United States

22. Online Dialogues with FlipGrid

23. Weekly Google Hangouts

24. www.mediaeducationlab.com

25. Professor Renee Hobbs
Harrington School of Communication and Media
University of Rhode Island
Email: hobbs@uri.eu
@reneehobbs
www.mediaeducationlab.com