Minnesota Update on:Digital Literacy

TIES Conference December 11, 2012

Provide update on Minnesota digital literacy & equity efforts in order to:

Make K-12 aware of resources & tools

Open door for K12/Post-sec/Public Library collaboration

Better prepare all students for success

Our Goals Today:

Northstar digital literacy standards, assessment and certificate

Digital Literacy Workgroup of The Minnesota Learning Commons

  Technology Literacy Collaborative

◦CTC Finder◦Curriculum Repository◦Hubs concept

Specific projects:

Digital Literacy & Learning Specialist for Saint Paul Public Schools

Leslie Yoder

Director of the Saint Paul Public Library

Previously:◦Executive Director of Heading Home

Minnesota◦Director of the Minneapolis Public Library◦Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing

Finance Agency.

Kit Hadley

Doctoral student in the Second Languages and Cultures/Curriculum and Instruction program, University of Minnesota.

Consultant to:◦Minnesota Literacy Council ◦Minnesota Department of Education◦Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Current work focuses on content development and professional development leadership in the areas of adult basic education, career development, and digital literacy.

Jen Vanek

Interagency Coordinator for City of Minneapolis Information Technology department

Focus on digital inclusion and community technology needs and resources.  

Joined the Technology Literacy Collaborative in 2011. 

Elise Ebhardt

Library Development & Continuing Education Coordinator for State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education

Founding member and past chair of the Technology Literacy Collaborative

Chairs of the Digital Literacy Workgroup of the Minnesota Learning Commons

Mary Ann Van Cura

Kit Hadley, Jen VanekNorthstar digital literacy standards, assessment, and certificate

  Mary Ann VanCura

Digital Literacy Workgroup of Minnesota Learning Commons

  Elise Ebhardt

Technology Literacy Collaborative CTC Finder Curriculum Repository Hubs concept

Agenda

The ability to use information andcommunication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.

Digital Literacy Defined:

Source: What is digital literacy? (American Library Association) http://connect.ala.org/files/94226/what%20is%20digilit%20(2).pdf

Literacy represents a person’s ability to read, write, and solve problems using both spoken and written language.

Digital literacy is the ability to apply those same skills using (current) technology (tools).

Practical Definition – from New York:

Digital Literacy Standards for New Yorkers, http://www.diglitny.org/pdfs/diglit-standards-sheet.pdfDigital Literacy in New York, http://www.diglitny.org/

The gap between those who can benefit from digital technology

and those who cannot.

Digital Divide

Source: http://www.digitaldivide.org/digital-divide/digitaldividedefined/digitaldivide.html

Building a bridge, by providing:

Access

and

SkillsSource: forrestdoud.wordpress.com

Saint Paul Public Library

TIES ConferenceDecember 11, 2012

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Northstar Digital Literacy ProjectPurpose

Demonstrate competencyDevelop basic computer literacyCredential for job search

Target audienceAdults with very low literacyDisplaced workers, returning vets

Saint Paul Public Library

Collaboration Public libraries: Saint Paul, Ramsey County Saint Paul Community Literacy Consortium ABE: St. Paul, Roseville Higher ed: Metro State, St. Paul College State agencies: MDE, DEED Ramsey County Workforce Solutions Community organizations

Saint Paul Public Library

Research and DevelopmentNo existing product

Low enough literacy levelFree

Three-phased projectDevelop standardsCreate on-line assessment, certificate

LSTABremer Foundation

Market to employers, public

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Sponsoring Sites in St. Paul

Over one hundred sites across the state.

Saint Paul Public Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Basic Computer

Use Statistics

Saint Paul Public Library

Sustainability

Minnesota Literacy Project hostAnnual feeReserve for future development needsCommunity Steering Committee

Saint Paul Public Library

Broadband & Digital Inclusion

AccessAvailabilityAffordabilityDesign for inclusionPublic access

AdoptionRelevanceDigital literacyConsumer safety

Saint Paul Public Library

Twin Cities Initiatives

Community Technology Empowerment Project (2004), http://wip.technologypower.org/

Technology Literacy Collaborative (2006), http://tlc-mn.org/

Northstar Digital Literacy Project (2012), http://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/

Connect and Collaborate The mission of the Technology Literacy Collaborative is to promote digital inclusion

The TLC is peopleDigital inclusion supporters committed to sharing best practices, advocating for technology literacy skills and access, and promoting collaborative efforts.

The TLC is a website The TLC is unique – a volunteer organization

not tied to a specific agency or group

Public Access and Training“CTC Finder”

Digital Literacy Curriculum Repository

Use Upload & Share Continuous

Improvement

Northstar Standards

CTEP AmeriCorps Member Civic Engagement Project

Communication

Join to share and learn News Events Action plan Committees Continuous improvement

Value of TLC, as a member City of Minneapolis involvement TLC helps us:

◦ Make connections across sectors◦ Continuity◦ Identify and map resources◦ Centralize and share data◦ Create partnerships to address gaps

Visualizing Skill Levels

Source: City of Minneapolis 2012 Community Technology Survey

Friends & Family

How can we help friends and families help their friends and families?

Source: City of Minneapolis 2012 Community Technology Survey

Collaboration ExampleTLC Hubs Two or more Community Technology Centers in

same neighborhood who coordinate efforts. May also include schools, neighborhood and

business associations, public housing facilities, other community programs

Goals and Benefits: Engage in collaborative problem solving Broaden awareness, share best practices Create shared resources, shared marketing, cross-refer

to each others’ centers Better understand and meet the needs of our

neighborhoods Templates to encourage and support hubs

Thanks for joining us today.

See the WIKI for contact information for any questions.