scholarly journals An Analysis of Digital Literacy Skills among Thai University Seniors

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piatip Phuapan ◽  
Chantana Viriyavejakul ◽  
Paitoon Pimdee
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Medicine Information ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
University Seniors ◽  
Sampling Survey

Digital literacy and the associated skills are becoming the basic and essential skill set of any employer that wishes to survive in a highly competitive world. Given the global importance of these skills for many sectors including education, medicine, information technology, tourism, etc., the researchers sought to determine which digital literacy skills were most important in using digital technology, communications tools, and/or networks to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information in order to function in a knowledge society. From a multistage random sampling survey of 400 second semester university seniors finishing their degrees in 2014 at 9 Thai public and private universities, it was determined that the ability to evaluate was the most important skill indicator in the development of digital literacy. Analysis was conducted by use of LISREL 8.72.

scholarly journals Training Of Information Technology In West Java Sumedang-Regional Library As An Effort On Digital Literacy Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Neneng Komariah ◽  
Encang Saepudin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
West Java

Background of the study: The Internet has become part of society's daily life. But the phenomenon shows that not all people are Able to use information technology and the Internet efficiently, and the information disseminated through the internet is not entirely quality information. Therefore, Internet users need digital literacy skills, that is the ability to use information technology efficiently and the ability to find, Evaluate, use, make information, and use it wisely, and lawfully. The problem is who should be held responsible to digital literacy education for the community. Public libraries can play a role in the digital literacy education for the community.Purpose: This study aims to find out how the management of ICT education in the Regional Public Library (PUSDA) of Sumedang Regency, West Java, as an effort for digital literacy education community.Method: The research method used is a qualitative method with descriptive analysis, and the data collection techniques with observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and literature study.Findings: The result shows the subject taught in ICT with the relevant training on participants' needs. The participants are students and jobless. Most of of participants did not have Reviews their own computer, they were very happy to take part in the ICT training in the library because it was free. Teachers are library staff and outside personnel assistance. Computer used are owned by the library and donations from industry. The way of teaching was easy to understand and the participants could practice using computers and search the internet. The PUSDA staff organized the training with enthusiasm.Conclusion: There are some aspects that are already owned by the public library which will support the implementation of digital literacy education effectively and efficiently. Among them is the library already has computer facilities, has a staff of professionals, and already has access to sources of digital information online

scholarly journals Challenging Assumptions about IT skills in Higher Education

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyn G Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Academic Skill ◽  
The Status ◽  
Current Student ◽  
Academic Communication ◽  
It Skills

This paper challenges the idea of 'the digital native' and the subsequent assumption of digital literacy skills amongst higher education students. It offers clear evidence that current student populations come from a wider range of backgrounds than the theory allows for and that the younger student population is also more complex with varying levels of digital literacy experience. It argues that treating students as a homogenous mass is problematic and challenges the idea that generic technology skills are instantly transferable to academic study.The paper concludes with a warning that we are letting down some of our students by the ‘Information Technology (IT) barrier’ within higher education and that we should be focusing on identification of Information Technology (IT) need and IT skills acquisition support rather than assuming it is something students can ‘pick up as they go along’. This will only happen once IT is given the status of a core academic skill along with maths, information literacy and academic communication.

An investigation of the digital literacy skills and knowledge-based competencies among librarians working in university libraries in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (4/5) ◽  
pp. 311-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chukwuma Clement Okeji ◽  
Eriye Chris Tralagba ◽  
Ifeyinwa Calista Obi
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Security Software ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Filtering Routers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the digital literacy skills possessed by librarians working in university libraries in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire was developed using SurveyMonkey to collect data from 111 librarians working in both public and private universities in Nigeria. Findings The study revealed the digital literacy skills that the librarians rated as very high and high, and those that they rated as moderate and low. The study also revealed the knowledge and competencies that they rated to be highly competent and competent, as well as also those that they rated to be neutral and not good. The librarians rated their knowledge of network and system security; ability to apply security software firewalls, filtering routers and ability to protect access to digital content by providing password or IP base access as neutral and not good. Overall, the study revealed that almost half of the librarians rated their level of digital literacy skills possessed to be moderate. Only few librarians rated their digital literacy skills to be excellent. Practical implications The findings will be helpful to librarians, information professionals, libraries and library schools. The results will inform librarians on the skills and digital competencies that are essential for developing and managing digital resources and protecting digital contents. Originality/value Findings will be helpful to explore the skills and competencies needed by information professionals and to act as a guideline for competency development and curriculum update in library schools in developing countries.

A Nationwide Library System and Its Place in Knowledge Society and Smart Nation: The Case of Singapore

Libri ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-94
Author(s):  
Robin Dresel ◽  
Maria Henkel ◽  
Katrin Scheibe ◽  
Franziska Zimmer ◽  
Wolfgang G. Stock
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
User Participation ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
National Library ◽  
Library System ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Access To Knowledge

AbstractWhat role can a library system play in the development of a knowledge society and a smart city or a smart nation? In Singapore, we are able to identify governmental master plans to develop and to consolidate a knowledge society and a knowledge-based economy since around 1980. The current Smart Nation plan aims for comprehensive digital innovations in the country. Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) is an agency of the Ministry of Communication and Information; it is responsible for the Public Libraries, the National Library, and the National Archives. Its duties are regulated by law. This article describes the tasks of NLB and its institutions, the physical as well as digital resources, NLB’s services (for instance, OneSearch and the Singapore Memory Project), important programs (e.g. activities to foster digital literacy and information literacy), NLB’s social media activities, and, finally, user participation (following design thinking) in the development of NLB’s services. In contrast to many other countries in the world, the nationwide library system in Singapore plays an important role on the way towards a knowledge society and Smart Nation as it fosters ubiquitous access to knowledge (content), provides spaces for the community, and attempts to deepen digital literacy skills of all Singaporeans.

scholarly journals Pathways to a Knowledge Society: A Proposal for a Hierarchical Model for Measuring Digital Literacy Among Israeli pre-service Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. pp118-132
Author(s):  
Yehuda Peled ◽  
Gila Kurtz ◽  
Orit Avidov-Ungar
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Statistical Validity ◽  
Learning Domains ◽  
And Training

This paper presents the results of an empirical study on validation of performance statements for an inventory of the digital literacy skills required for learning. These skills are used to determine digital readiness of pre-service teachers. The paper reports on validation of an adjusted set of 54 performance statements which were categorized into seven digital learning domains. The seven digital learning domains were validated based on structural equation modelling which was then confirmed by factor analysis using AMOS software. The results of the analysis indicate the existence of a multi-layered model where all digital learning domains are positively connected to each other. Our findings therefore suggest a strong statistical validity of the performance statement inventory. The findings also point to the fact that pre-service teachers are in a transit phase from digital immigrants to digital natives. That, in the context of Covid-19 pandemic, implies the need to invest in appropriate preparation and training of pre-service teachers to teach in an online environment.  The inventory for measuring digital literacy can be used to assess teachers’ digital readiness on a regular basis, thereby enabling them to adjust the teaching materials and pedagogy to achieve the required level of digital readiness, as defined by the school.

scholarly journals Digital literacy matters. Increasing workforce productivity through blended English language programmes.

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kshema Jose
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Complex Problems ◽  
Workplace Success ◽  
Predictor Of Success ◽  
Workforce Productivity ◽  
The Three Rs

The three Rs, the ability to read, write and do basic arithmetic have traditionally been measured as indicators of knowledge and ability to communicate, and in turn, a predictor of success at workplace. However, survey any place of work today, and we see that the traditionally held literacy skills do not suffice; newer forms of literacies that go beyond the ability to decode print, like the skill to communicate, interact, solve complex problems, analyse, judge, evaluate, collaborate, construct, create, and to use information technology/ digital tools, are now considered essential contributors to enhanced employability opportunities as well as workplace success.

scholarly journals The interplay between literacy and digital technology: a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrokh Nikou ◽  
◽  
Andrea Molinari ◽  
Gunilla Widén ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Fuzzy Set ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Digital World

Introduction. Information literacy and digital literacy skills have become increasingly important capabilities in the digital world, as such it is of the utmost importance to assess how individual’s literacy skills impact people’s intention to use digital technology. Method. In this paper, based on the current literature, we design our research and through an empirical study conducted in Finland and Italy, we examine how these skills impact the decision of university students to use digital technology. Analysis. Data was analysed through a novel method (fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis). Results. The fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis results show that students in these two countries differ from one another and factors influencing the intention to use digital technology vary among students. For Finnish students’ digital literacy and for Italian students’ information literacy were important factors. Conclusions. The results of this paper contribute to the information and digital literacy research and provide unique insights and practical implications.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN LITERASI DIGITAL MAHASISWA

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Karsoni Berta Dinata
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Education Study

<p><strong>Abstrak </strong></p><p>Pandemi COVID-19 menyebabkan terjadinya perubahan proses pembelajaran dari tatap muka langsung menjadi pembelajaran daring yang memerlukan kemampuan literasi digital. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kemampuan literasi digital mahasiswa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh mahasiswa semester 7 Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi tahun akademik 2020/2021 yang berjumlah 41 orang. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 30 orang yang diperoleh dengan menggunakan teknik<em> simple random sampling. </em>Data<em> </em>dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan angket kemampuan literasi digital<em>. </em>Teknik analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa responden “Sangat Baik” pada kemampuan <em>f</em><em>unctional skill and beyond </em>dan “Baik” pada ketujuh aspek literasi digital yang lain. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, maka disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan literasi digital mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi berada pada kategori “Baik”.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p><em>The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a change in the learning process from face-to-face to online learning that requires digital literacy skills. This research aimed to determine how students' digital literacy skills were. The research method used was descriptive quantitative. The population in this study were all students of the Mathematics Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Muhammadiyah Kotabumi University in the 7th semester of the 2020/2021 academic year, totaling 41 people. The research sample was 30 people who were obtained using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a digital literacy ability questionnaire. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics. The results showed that the respondents were "Very Good" in their functional skills and beyond and "Good" in the other seven aspects of digital literacy. Based on the results of data analysis, it is concluded that the digital literacy skills of students in the Mathematics Education Study Program of the Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Muhammadiyah University of Kotabumi are in the "Good" category.</em></p>

scholarly journals Towards an Open and Accessible Sound and Audiovisual Archives

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita ◽  
Forbes Z. Chinyemba
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Proper Management ◽  
National Archives ◽  
Critical Media ◽  
Audiovisual Archives ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Improve Access

Sound and audiovisual archives are critical media for the storage and preservation of an institution or a country’s intellectual and cultural heritage. As the world moves towards the knowledge economy it becomes imperative for all countries to prioritise the proper management of sound and audiovisual archives as a way to preserve cultural capital for posterity. This paper will examine the strategies that are in place to facilitate easier access to sound and audiovisual archives. The writers will also explore the dynamic nature of users with diverse with regards to basic and digital literacy. It will also highlight the challenges that the country’s National Archives is encountering in the management of sound and audiovisual archives. It will highlight the factors that are impeding proper management of sound and audiovisual archives at the National Archives of Zimbabwe. It will examine the aspect of sustainability with regards to providing access to sound and audiovisual archives. The article will explore the prospects for migrating from traditional to online access. It will also explore the aspect of collaboration through Public and Private Sector Partnership to facilitate wider and easier access to sound and audio archives. The treatise will also explore the prospects for migrating towards digital technology. It will also come up with recommendations to improve access to sound and audiovisual archives in Zimbabwe.

scholarly journals PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN KECAKAPAN LITERASI KOMPUTER MELALUI MAGANG TRADISIONAL MASA PENDEMI COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 278
Author(s):  
Mustakim Mustakim ◽  
Hamim Farhan ◽  
Ode Mohamad Man Ladamay ◽  
Risky Mila Sary ◽  
Utami Nurlali
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Ethnographic Approach ◽  
The Face ◽  
Skills Education

Digital literacy in the face of a new normality for the people's choice menjali daily activities. Computer literacy skills education pandemic period covid-19 learners equality peket C is a new experience trainee (student). This study aims to describe the management of computer literacy skills education program and an overview of the traditional fingering patterns of computer literacy skills education pandemic period covid-19. The research method used is a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. This research analyzes using the method of data collection, simplification of data, and presentation of data, as well as conclusions and verification. This study Response 20 apprentices equality Package C in SKB Cerme Gresik. The research result shows that as the use of digital technology, the mastery of computers and networks, as well as information. The results of this study illustrate that the management of future pandemic computer literacy program covid-19 in general by using an online home.

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