Developing digital literacies : a framework for professional learning

Digital literacies are essential for managing information and communication in our rapidly changing world--but the old scattered approaches to introducing technology have left many teachers playing catch-up with their students. With this authentic, job-embedded professional development program, you'll help K-12 teachers incorporate digital literacies into their classrooms once and for all.

Using a modular, highly adaptable framework that capitalizes on the personnel and resources you already have available, this comprehensive program includes:

Instructions on developing personal learning networks (PLN) for collaborative learning and applying digital literacies in the classroom Tips for maximizing teacher motivation and buy-in Technology-related supports to enable schoolwide curriculum integration A companion website with electronic planning and implementation materials, sample instructional tools, and links to supporting resources

When you empower teachers to harness existing technologies and digital resources, they'll build upon their teaching expertise--and change the way students learn.

"Summey presents a well-crafted, technology professional development model that is sound in practice, adaptable, and can be easily implemented at the local level. And, as an added bonus, he includes a new digital literacies framework that surrounds the professional development structure and is a stellar model for framing the teaching and learning of the important 21st century skill-set for both educators and students!" --Kathy Schrock, Educational Technologist

Patrick Larkin

Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
About the Author	p. xix
1 New Literacies in a Digital World	p. 1
Literacy	p. 3
Defining Digital Literacies	p. 3
Standards	p. 4
The Digital Literacies	p. 5
Emergent Literacies	p. 7
Computer Literacy	p. 7
Cultural Literacy	p. 8
Game Literacy	p. 8
Media Literacy	p. 8
Multimedia Literacy	p. 9
Network Literacy	p. 9
Social Literacy	p. 10
Visual Literacy	p. 10
Web Literacy	p. 11
Multiliteracies	p. 11
Information Literacy	p. 12
New Literacies	p. 12
Digital Literacy	p. 12
Commonalities Among Emergent Literacies	p. 13
The Five Digital Literacies	p. 14
Locating and Filtering	p. 15
Sharing and Collaborating	p. 16
Organizing and Curating	p. 17
Creating and Generating	p. 18
Reusing and Repurposing	p. 19
Memes	p. 20
Digital Literacies in the Context of Teaching and Learning	p. 20
Questions for Reflection and Discussion	p. 21
2 Professional Development That (Really) Works	p. 23
Standards	p. 23
Part 1 Characteristics of Effective Professional Development	p. 24
Job-Embedded	p. 25
Well-Planned	p. 25
Differentiated	p. 26
Cohesive and Ongoing	p. 28
Common Problems and Pitfalls	p. 29
Technical Issues	p. 29
Logistical Issues	p. 30
Affective Issues	p. 30
A Concise, Step-Wise Approach	p. 31
Planning	p. 31
Marketing	p. 31
Implementation	p. 32
Follow-Up	p. 33
Part 2 Professional Development Models, Formats, and Approaches	p. 33
Conferences	p. 33
Virtual Conferences	p. 35
Seminars	p. 37
Workshops	p. 37
Presentations	p. 38
Professional Learning Communities	p. 40
Peer Mentoring	p. 41
Self-Directed Activities	p. 41
Creative Approaches to In-House Professional Development	p. 42
Summer Academy	p. 42
Miniconference	p. 43
Unconference	p. 44
After-School Cohorts	p. 45
Lunch-n-Learn/Prep-Period Tune-Ups	p. 45
Webinars	p. 46
Online/On-Demand (On-Your-Own)	p. 46
Mobile Learning (On-the-Go)	p. 49
Conclusion	p. 50
Questions for Reflection and Discussion	p. 51
3 A Framework for Program Development and Implementation	p. 53
Needs Assessment	p. 55
Creating the Survey	p. 56
Timing Is Key	p. 58
Delivery Method	p. 59
A Modular Approach	p. 59
Faculty Seminars	p. 60
Professional Learning Communities	p. 63
Experimenting: Play Is Okay	p. 63
Collective Knowledge	p. 66
Reflecting	p. 66
Pursuing Results	p. 67
Peer Mentoring	p. 67
Assessment	p. 68
Self-Study	p. 68
Personal Learning Networks	p. 69
Individual Classroom Integration	p. 73
Individual Consultations and Training and Support Resources	p. 74
Program Time Line	p. 74
Program Evaluation	p. 75
Session Evaluations	p. 75
Midpoint and End-of-Year Surveys	p. 76
PLC Share-Out Days	p. 77
Building on the Best	p. 77
Emerging Leaders	p. 77
Questions for Reflection and Discussion	p. 78
4 Teacher Leaders and Support Structures	p. 79
Layers of Support	p. 80
Administrative Support and Resources	p. 81
Program Coordinator	p. 82
Planning	p. 82
Large-Group Training	p. 83
Train the Trainer	p. 83
Participant Leaders	p. 85
Support Site	p. 85
Individualized Support	p. 87
Looking for Leaders	p. 89
Opinion Leaders	p. 90
The Three L's of Leadership	p. 90
80/20 Principles	p. 91
Developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN)	p. 92
Questions for Reflection and Discussion	p. 94
5 Promoting Buy-In and Active Participation	p. 95
Making the Positive Pitch	p. 96
Common Challenges	p. 97
Time and Scheduling	p. 98
Apathy and Burnout	p. 99
Poor Quality and Lack of Substance	p. 100
Marketing Your Program	p. 101
Creating a Brand for Your Program	p. 102
Advertising	p. 102
Publicity	p. 103
Public Relations	p. 105
Making the Sale	p. 105
The Importance of Relationships	p. 106
Leveraging Intrinsic Motivation	p. 107
Breaking Down Barriers	p. 108
Incentivizing Teacher Participation	p. 109
How to Tank a Teaser	p. 110
Door Prizes	p. 111
Instructional Materials	p. 111
Release Time	p. 112
Salary Schedule Advancement	p. 112
Minigrants	p. 113
Presenter Compensation	p. 114
Making the Connection to the Classroom	p. 115
Questions for Reflection and Discussion	p. 117
6 Long-Term Planning: Ensuring a Lasting Impact	p. 119
An Embedded Approach	p. 120
Resources and Support	p. 121
Professional Growth Plans	p. 121
Accountability	p. 122
Faculty Turnover, Base Training, and Recalibration	p. 123
Personal Learning Networks	p. 123
The Plan	p. 124
Tracks and Strands	p. 125
Recognition Programs	p. 126
Developing a Digital Literacies Action Plan	p. 128
Questions for Reflection and Discussion	p. 130
7 The Tools of Technology	p. 131
Locating and Filtering	p. 133
What Is It?	p. 133
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)	p. 133
Related Tools	p. 134
Examples in Teaching and Learning	p. 135
Sharing and Collaborating	p. 137
What Is It?	p. 137
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)	p. 137
Related Tools	p. 140
Examples in Teaching and Learning	p. 143
Organizing and Curating	p. 146
What Is It?	p. 146
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)	p. 146
Related Tools	p. 147
Examples in Teaching and Learning	p. 149
Creating and Generating	p. 150
What Is It?	p. 150
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)	p. 151
Related Tools	p. 152
Examples in Teaching and Learning	p. 154
Reusing and Repurposing	p. 155
What Is It?	p. 155
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)	p. 155
Related Tools	p. 156
Examples in Teaching and Learning	p. 157
Mobile Learning	p. 158
Digital Literacies Integration Plan	p. 158
References	p. 163
Index	p. 165

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