Digital literacies in the classroom: Authentic opportunities for student engagement

Lori Ann Mumpower, Cassandra Branham, Aaron D. Clevenger, Emily Faulconer, Alex Watkins

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Abstract

In efforts to improve students' digital literacies on a STEM-focused campus, one university created a digital literacies initiative to support both faculty and students. Faculty development programming supported the development of assignment parameters, detailed assessment rubrics, and scaffolding activities. A campus tutoring center was piloted to support students' acquisition of digital literacies. This chapter offers examples from three faculty members who participated in the digital literacies initiative and implemented digital literacy assignments in their courses. The researchers offer best practices for campuses interested in developing digital literacy initiatives.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Fostering Student Engagement With Instructional Technology in Higher Education
EditorsEmtinan Alqurashi
PublisherIGI Global
Chapter7
Pages116-138
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9781799801214, 9781799801191, 1799801195
ISBN (Print)9781799809401
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

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