Out of Date Approaches The current solutions for low-literacy issues offered by governments are Based in 19th century approaches and technology, and Focus on older definitions of literacy, and Still uses standard teaching approaches. National Crisis This level of low literacy is considered a national crisis as it impacts: The ability of the American workforce to compete in the global economy The ability of the military to find qualified personal The ability of the people to stay current in health care issues and The ability of the US to maintain a functional democracy Need – For Literacy in the US Using the modern definition of literacy – Based on the findings of the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, there are some 50 million American adults without the needed literacy skills needed to truly be functional and competitive in the new world economies. Technology Changes Literacy To be able to function in the modern economy and to be considered “literate” in the modern world, we need to include “computer literacy” and “technological literacy” as a vital element in the modern definition of functional literacy … Computers and technologies now dominate in the areas of: Communications Research Purchasing Entertainment Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his or her knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society. Part One The Changing Nature of Literacy and the impact on Technology on that Nature Ĭoncept of “Literacy” Changing concept of Functional Literacy Pre-500 BC – being able to recall epic poetry made one “Literate” Early 19 th Century – being able to sign your name made one “Literate” Early 20 th Century – Finished primary school Mid- 20 th Century – Finished high school Ĭoncept of “Literacy” Changing concept of Functional Literacy Now - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: ''Literacy' is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION Part I - The Changing Nature of Literacy and the impact on Technology on that Nature Part 2 - What technologies are needed for Virtual Literacy? -What is the wide range of technologies available right now? Part -3 One concept of a working model – Iowa Pilot Project
If we create readers, however they choose to read, they will read, and they, and our nation, will be the better for that. The “art” is in what you do with that information. Remember, “reading” is information access. Virtual Literacy Concept and Tools Developed by VALUE (Voice of Adult Learners United for Education) Ira David Socol Michigan State University And the Iowa State Pilot Project on Virtual Literacy Virtual Literacy Concept and Tools (May 2009)
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