photo © 2007 Chris | more info (via: Wylio)Welcome! This is my project blog for the UW Bothell E-Learning Pilot, where we will explore the ways in which new technologies can be used to cultivate students as learners, both inside and outside of the classroom.
My broad goal for the project is to explore how and why we as educators should focus on digital literacy for our students. The University of Illinois defines "digital literacy" (in part) as "The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, use and create information." (Speaking of definitions, I also really liked the quote that Will Richardson shared from the NCTE, "Twenty-first century readers and writers need to...[m]anage, analyze, and synthesize multiple streams of information.")
More specifically, I am interested in using emerging technologies to provide information literacy instruction in the online environment. As an "embedded librarian" I have integrated library instruction into a course management system (Blackboard Vista) by creating and posting video tutorials and participating in discussion forums. I would like to continue in this direction but also think about the pedagogical implications and reasons for doing so.
