Tricia Nickie

  According to Vanek “Digital literacy development is a critical component of adult basic education instruction. ABE classrooms are filled with adults who may have had interrupted formal education, who might be developing literacy for the first time, or who may be struggling with numeracy or English language proficiency. For these learners, digital literacy can support or accelerate the acquisition of knowledge and the development of proficiency in a range of academic contexts (Harris, 2015).” Digital literacy is relevant to us today as it is crucial for educators for many reasons which include preparation for the Digital World. In today's digital age, technology is pervasive in both personal and professional settings. Educators need to be proficient in using digital tools to effectively teach and engage with students who are thrown into this new age digital era. Digital Literacy also enhances our teaching methods by enabling us to leverage a variety of digital resources and tools ...

  According to Beecher  literacy is “The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.”  Beecher, 2023.  New Literacies give reference to the skills and abilities of a person which is required to navigate and communicate in the rising digital environment. It surrounds  skills such as information literacy, media literacy, digital and technological literacy. In today's society as technology evolves, the demand of new literacies does too, which will reflect the changing ways of information retention and critical thinking. We experienced this with Covid shut down and having to completely depend on technology to guide through the school year. Digital literacy involves underst...