Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time: 9AM – 3PM
Where: Lincoln Mall, Century College
The 21st Century and its Technology are Upon Us
In the spring of 2011 the National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the authority of president Obama created digitalliteracy.gov, a website dedicated to helping Americans find jobs and obtain the 21st century skills being sought by today’s employers. Employers are needing workers with strong technology skills, so how do we best promote digital literacy and prepare students to be strong digital citizens?
The DigiLit Conference is an opportunity for employees of all technology skill levels to explore the topic of digital literacy in the Century College community. Please join us for a day of discussion about how digital literacy affects the professional development of our employees, the nature of our curriculum, and most importantly, the future of our students.
Notes About the Conference
Who May Attend: The DigiLit Conference is free and open to all Century College faculty and staff. Official advisory committee members from academic and technical programs are also highly encouraged to attend.
How to Register: Registration is free. Registration for the DigiLit Conference can be completed using the STARS system. STARS can be accessed through the Century Portal at http://portal.century.edu or by visiting https://secure.mnsu.edu/mnscupd/default.asp. For detailed instructions on how to register using STARS, click here.
If you are having trouble remembering your STAR ID or password for logging into STARS, contact Michelle Marsh in Century HR for help at michelle.marsh@century.edu or at (651) 779-3925.
Advisory committee members who would like to attend the DigiLit Conference should contact Stephen Kelly directly at stephen.kelly@century.edu.
What to bring with you: In addition to your thoughts and ideas, all conference attendees are encouraged to bring with them their smart phones, tablet computers, and any other technology they would like to share with others, including classroom computer activities or teaching materials, etc. There will be time to share and test out technology tools over the lunch hour.
Conference Materials
Official Conference Brochure – Download
Official Conference Flyer – Download
Resources on Digital Literacy
digitalliteracy.gov – The U.S. government’s website on digital literacy
Digital Literacy Homepage – Resources and courses offered by Microsoft Corporation
GCF Learn Free – Free courses and programs offered online by this non-profit are helping to increase digital competencies the world over
Digital Literacy Wikipedia – The Wikipedia page for digital literacy
cengagediglit.com – A blog about digital literacy operated by the people from Cengage Learning
Which elements of digital competence should be acquired at school? – A white paper written on the topic of digital literacy in education
Recent Articles in the News
The issue of digital literacy – Let Us Buzz
UK schools creating “generation of digital illiterates” – PC Pro
No place in class for digital illiterates – The Guardian UK
Neelie Kroes demands greater emphasis on IT in education – computing.co.uk
The National Digital Literacy Corps – The Huffington Post
The New Digital Divide – The New York Times
Digital literacy can boost employability and improve student experience – The Guardian UK
For More Information
Contact Stephen Kelly (Marketing faculty) at stephen.kelly@century.edu, or ask a question in the comment section below.
