Vermonters need to be “digitally literate” in order to thrive in today’s high-tech world. Hear from those who are working to provide instruction to ensure that citizens have the skills they need, as well as a statewide employer who understands how digital literacy strengthens our economy and workforce productivity.

1. Digital Literacy
A Recipe for Success
Linda McSweeney
LMcSweeney802@gmail.com
Vermont Connected: Envisioning
the Future of Vermont’s Digital Economy
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/Cheese_Soup_Recipe.jpg September 23, 2014

2. www.cookbkjj.com

3. Substitution c2.staticflickr.com

4. Augmentation farm1.staticflickr.com

5. Modification upload.wikimedia.org

6. Redefinition https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
list=PLABDF3052CBF1B195

7. Digital literacy is the ability to USE information
and communication technologies to FIND,
UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE, CREATE, and
COMMUNICATE digital information, an ability
that requires both cognitive and technical skills.
ALA Digital Literacy Taskforce, 2011.

8. SAMR Model

9. Ruben R. Puentedura, As We May Teach: Educational Technology, From Theory Into Practice. (2009)

10. Substitution
★ The Book Report

11. Augmentation
★ A podcast book review

12. Modification
★ Create a book trailer
http://animoto.com/play/7vO2EFZq8ENszXAn7rzx5w

13. Redefinition
★ An all-grade read of R.J. Palicio’s book,
Wonder
★ Students create a collaborative
presentation posted to the school’s
announcement screen
★ Host a virtual book discussion with
students in another school
★ Students plan ‘An Evening of Wonder’
event and lead activities with parents &
community members

14. “Learn how to cook--
try new recipes,
learn from your
mistakes,
be fearless, and
above all have fun.”
--Julia Child