Digital Literacy Project for Educators
Digital Literacy Project for Educators
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER I..............................................................................................................................................4
1.1. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM..................................................................................4
1.1.1 Problematic Situation.................................................................................................4
1.2. OBJETIVOS..............................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Objetivo general..............................................................................................................5
1.2.2. Objetivos specific5
CHAPTER II.............................................................................................................................................6
2.1. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK.......................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER III..........................................................................................................................................17
3.1 PROJECT METHODOLOGY..........................................................................................17
3.1.1. Nombre del proyecto17
Digital Literacy Project.................................................................................................17
3.1.2. Description of the project17
3.1.3. Justification of the project17
3.1.4. Benefits of the project18
3.1.5. Localization of the project...........................................................................................18
3.1.6. Investment of the project - Financing..................................................................19
3.1.7. SWOT of the project20
3.1.8. Technique for project planning.............................................................21
CHAPTER IV............................................................................................................................................23
4.1. CONCLUSION.23
BIBLIOGRAPHY..........................................................................................................................................24
INTRODUCTION
For its third chapter, the methodology is developed by describing its approach, population.
object of study, the techniques used for evaluation in development of
project, also finding the design of the implementation of the environment of
learning.
Ending with a fourth chapter, which highlights the findings and conclusions.
of this mediated pedagogical project; to conclude with the corresponding appendices
to the diagnostic evaluation.
CHAPTER I
Therefore, there has been a substantial shift in the meaning of the concept.
"Literacy," taking it beyond the mere ability to read and write and
adapting it to the new needs arising from the Information Society,
We define literacy as the possession of the skills needed to
connect to the essential information to survive in society.
UNESCO is clear in its recommendation to countries regarding prioritizing the
digital literacy at all levels of society. This is why countries,
together with digital government programs, they are carrying out projects
on 'digital literacy', aimed at citizens. Institutions and individuals do not
they can stay away from this trend of governments and must take this
como una obligación de todos, entendiendo que la Alfabetización Digital no debe ser
seen as a necessity simply, but it must be seen as a right
inherent to the people.
The current trend has led experts in the field to group literacies.
by skills, within this framework we find different concepts of emergence
chronological that can be considered the predecessors of digital literacy:
Library Literacy: Term that emerged in the early 1980s, whose
the goal was to ensure that "the user who possesses it can follow a path or
systematic search strategy to locate a text and evaluate the
relevance of information.
Usage learning
They are the basic and necessary skills to know how to use devices.
technological.
A very simple example would be knowing how to manage the scheduling function.
publicación en Facebook o cómo enviar un Whatsapp desde el smartphone.
(Unknown, Certinet, 2020)
Understanding of use
People are capable of understanding the use of technology.
can help make life better. Or also to be more
productive and efficient in it.
An example would be programming for Facebook. Understanding its use would consist of knowing
we can schedule the posts for the time that suits us best
agrees.
Creation of digital content
To advance in digital literacy it is absolutely necessary to know
communicate through it. For this reason, it is essential to be able to translate the
learning and the understanding of use in pieces of content that can be
transmitted to others.
From here, the digital literacy career can evolve as much as
the technology allows it.
The communication when implementing the AT program allows the strategies with
the ones that you want to present the information should be appropriate depending on the
audience it is aimed at. It also helps to solve the problems that arise.
they could present in the delivery of the courses, because it is not enough to just
to transmit and give the information, but the important thing is to transmit it in a way
suitable for it to be understood and reflected in actions.
But communication alone would not lead to people integrating into a
globalized context where technology belongs to most contexts
in which they find themselves, it is there where education plays a fundamental role,
since this is a personal integration process of culture, where it
transmits specific information so that they can assimilate it and make it part of their
daily life.
Understanding education as an ordered and voluntary influence that
ejerce sobre una persona para formarle o desarrollarle determinadas habilidades,
as long as it is conveyed with experience and knowledge to a person
that still does not possess them and strengthens multiple paths for its
perfection
Education is one of the main foundations for people to be able to go
acquiring knowledge on various topics, with technology being one of them
most important, so that in the future they can be part of society
of knowledge and keep pace with technological advancements and with that, achieve
to have the necessary skills to be able to use them in different fields
of his life.
These two disciplines, when combined, result in the acquisition of knowledge.
That is why its necessary to create the strategies needed to communicate the
information in an appropriate manner and that we are aware that everything in us
communicates, our gestures, facial expressions, way of dressing, etc. And education about
technology must also present the appropriate symbolism so that people
to assimilate the information and ensure that their technological literacy does not remain only in
theory, but rather that it becomes actions that they can employ in their daily lives.
Globalization not only encompasses the economic field, but is also present in
social and cultural field, where knowledge and traditions are also transmitted.
Globalization shows the context in which changes unfold.
social, as well as the importance that ICT brings with it. (Grajales Escobar, 2019)
We can say that globalization is the process by which technologies
are related to individuals; and these, when immersed in a context that each
It increasingly demands knowledge and skills about ICT. Thus seeing the need
to become technologically literate, and to be prepared to use one of the
most important advancements that technology has had such as the computer,
since it is used in all areas of daily life. The use of this
technological tool leads to the use of very important software such as
it is the word processor that can be used in all fields of society.
And this will result in greater possibilities of integration into society.
of Knowledge.
One of the most important consequences brought about by globalization is the
Knowledge Society, since having technology allows access to the
information more quickly. And in perspective, the process of globalization,
has demanded from countries a greater production and dissemination of knowledge,
Therefore, the competencies are developed in individuals that allow them
access to information and therefore increase the opportunities for generation
of knowledge.
The knowledge society arises from the fact that the individual has access to the
information and when it is applied in your daily life and in contexts
professionals, along with their experiences, this generates knowledge at the moment of
the one who transmits information in a more complete way to other individuals, already
which said in another way can be said that the knowledge society is
when theory is put into practice.
For some people, the possibility of integrating into the knowledge society.
is remote because they do not have access to the information or many times they do not
it is interested in informing itself, that is why the society of knowledge is a concept
very important, since it is to this type of society where it is intended to integrate the
people through technological literacy results in greater
approach to the globalized world. Where technology plays a main role,
because this makes a difference between those who know how to use it and those
No. Within a globalized society, technology advances in a manner
vertiginous and is in constant evolution
People who have knowledge of technology find it easier.
to adapt to the knowledge society that is increasingly becoming
evident the need to have technology within reach of life, so as to be able to
desempeñar con facilidad las tareas que exige el mundo actual. Sin embargo, hay
people who are not interested in learning about technologies or sometimes
There are people who wish to acquire such knowledge and who do not have the means.
to be able to acquire it.
Technology is understood as the set of knowledge that, when integrated with the
individuals' skills enable the creation of electronic media and with this
facilitate human needs. When talking about technology, one cannot help but
side the theory since when it translates into actions it gives an equation equal to
Technology. Technology serves as a means for people to be able to
to integrate into scientific knowledge in a practical way.
The advancement in technology makes a difference between countries
first worlders and third worlders. It is very important to understand what it is
economic gap and what it causes in society, as it derives from it that
those countries that have more economic resources are the ones that will have
greater facilities to be able to acquire the technology; this arises as a result of
the various investigations that are being carried out, but only those will be able to obtain it.
that are economically sustainable.
In order to carry out the integration of society into the so-called society
of knowledge, it is necessary for literacy processes to take place, but this
it could not be carried out without technology, since this is the means by which the
people can integrate into society and be part of the processes of
globalization, as it helps people be better prepared. It is
therefore without technology the processes could not be carried out for
integrate people with electronic media.
2.1.3. Tools that facilitate the learning process for newcomers
technologies
Virtual stores
These are information and sales points for all kinds of materials.
didactic materials and complementary resources offered by companies. They also
include in this section the WEBS that offer programs for free
shareware and freeware. (Gomez)
These environments offer advice, courses, and even complete degrees, such as
the 'virtual universities'. They have a teletraining system that
it allows the development of a wide range of teaching activities and
learning such as virtual classes and personalized tutoring. They tend to facilitate to
their students access to other types of WEB such as: resource centers,
online teaching materials, thematic websites, libraries, etc.
Thematic WEBS
The thematic WEBS do not have instructional intentionality (like the materials
online educational), but they provide information on specific topics
which can be very valuable and of educational interest for certain groups.
Most WEBS of this type provide very specific information.
They are spaces that facilitate the location of books, articles, documents.
They should have very complete and well-structured indexes.
thematic, by authors, by geographic area), often also include a
search engine. These can be found in resource centers, databases
data and virtual libraries.
Educational blogs
The blog has been a revolution. It has given a voice to all those who want
make oneself heard on the Internet, without the need to have special knowledge of
computer science. Having access to the Internet means being able to publish immediately.
Fortresses Weaknesses
Support the processes of
teaching and learning to
through the use of environments Susceptibility to fear and
virtual lack of interest on the part of
teacher.
Use ICT in the
preparation of material The lack of talent in the
didactic to support the elaboration of media
Internos pedagogical practices with the digital or audiovisual
in order to improve your future
by the teacher.
job performance.
•Develop skills to
reflectively incorporate the
technologies in its practice
teacher.
Gantt chart
It is a tool used to plan and schedule tasks throughout
a set period of time. Thanks to an easy and convenient visualization of the
actions to be taken, allows for monitoring and controlling the progress of each
one of the stages of a project. Graphically reproduce the tasks, their duration and
sequence, as well as the overall project schedule and the completion date
foreseen
Digital literacy. Syllabus
Training module 1: Introduction to computer science
SOFTWARE
Operating system
Windows: escritorio, historia, ventanas, carpetas, archivos
CHAPTER IV
4.1. CONCLUSION.
In our times, technology is advancing in a dramatic way, the changes that
they can be observed are very large, technology has come to occupy a place
very important in the development of our lives both professionally and at work, it is for
Hello the importance of proper technological literacy, as it reaches
put the user in a situation where they are taught and contextualized with
regarding technology, giving the opportunity to develop skills and
technological knowledge
Por lo que el uso de TICs en espacios de enseñanza como un tema central de la
educational management is of vital importance today. In this sense, this project
try to shed light on the conceptual and methodological bases on which it should
sustaining this management. Of course, it is a long and uncertain road, since the
technology always presents us with the challenge of its appropriation and educational use, but
Facilitators
Mónica Castaneda
2. Alejandro Romero
3. Lourdes Beltrán
Time (weeks)
Activities Responsible
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Basic physical and logical elements Trainer (1-2-3)
Operating system: main functions and commands Trainer (1-2-3)
Most common peripherals: connection and configuration Trainer (1-2-3)
The operating system Trainer (1-2-3)
Windows: escritorio, historia, ventanas, carpetas, archivos Trainer (1-2-3)
Concept and types of files: configuration, system, Trainer (1-2-3)
of programs, of text, of image, of audio, of video Trainer (1-2-3)
Extensions of the most common programs Trainer (1-2-3)
Visualization of files and directories, using the Trainer (1-2-3)
file explorer/administrator Trainer (1-2-3)
Types of storage units Trainer (1-2-3)
Types of disks by technology and capacity Trainer (1-2-3)
Formatting Trainer (1-2-3)
Criteria for organizing and naming program files Trainer (1-2-3)
and of the user in the disk drives Trainer (1-2-3)
Word processors Trainer (1-2-3)
Spreadsheets Trainer (1-2-3)
What is the internet and how does it work? Trainer (1-2-3)
TCP/IP Protocol Trainer (1-2-3)
Browsers, search engines Trainer (1-2-3)
Email Trainer (1-2-3)
World Wide Web (web) Trainer (1-2-3)
Other internet applications Trainer (1-2-3)
we must approach it with the assurance that training, reflection, and research
they will help us on that path.
Bibliography
Globalization acts as a catalyst for integrating technology into education systems by demanding that individuals possess ICT knowledge and skills to thrive in a globalized context. This pressure necessitates the development of technological literacy as a means to bridge the digital divide and facilitate personal and professional integration into the Knowledge Society. This society requires quick access to information and the practical application of this knowledge, making technological education essential for participation in global advancements .
Educational technology can be effectively integrated into the teaching-learning process by employing a variety of strategies such as interactive online platforms, virtual classrooms, and the use of multimedia resources to cater to different learning styles. Utilizing educational blogs as a space for interaction and knowledge sharing can facilitate deeper understanding and engagement. In addition, continuous professional development for teachers in virtual pedagogy and equitable access to technological tools are essential to enhance learning outcomes and provide students with meaningful, technology-enhanced learning experiences .
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for digital transformation in education by forcing many institutions to digitize curricular content quickly and adapt to remote teaching methods. The urgency of the situation highlighted the disparities in digital infrastructure, teacher training, and student access to technology, prompting the development of virtual educational models and resources. This shift emphasized the critical role of digital literacy and infrastructure in supporting continuity in learning and the adaptation of pedagogies to virtual formats .
Challenges in achieving digital literacy in educational institutions include inequities in technological infrastructure, limited access to devices and connectivity, and insufficient training for educators in virtual pedagogy. To address these, institutions can invest in technological resources, offer ongoing pedagogical training through webinars, and promote digital literacy projects that enhance ICT skills and critical processing of information. Additionally, establishing partnerships for technology access and providing financial support for digital resources can mitigate some barriers .
Implementing digital literacy projects in educational institutions benefits individuals by enhancing their ICT skills, thereby increasing their potential for personal and professional development. These projects facilitate greater job satisfaction, boost confidence, and reduce incompetence fears. They also improve organizational processes by ensuring all members are equipped to handle digital tools, fostering an assertive and growth-oriented environment. Additionally, these initiatives contribute to mitigating the digital divide, promoting inclusive access to opportunities in a technologically advancing world .
To support digital literacy and reduce the digital divide, educational institutions can adopt various strategies, including offering tailored digital literacy workshops, promoting public-private partnerships to supply technological resources, and enhancing teacher training in digital pedagogy. Economically, providing incentives for companies to engage in on-the-job training, establishing credit funds for technology access, and implementing salary policies that support continuous digital education can help bridge the divide. Such strategies ensure equitable access to the knowledge society, enabling individuals to participate fully in technological advancements .
Technological advancement differentiates between developed and developing countries by providing the former with greater economic resources to access and implement advanced technologies. This results in significant disparities in technological capabilities and economic growth opportunities, enhancing the digital divide. The implications include challenges in global competitiveness and integration into the knowledge society for developing countries, as they may lack the infrastructure and skills needed to leverage technology effectively .
Education acts as a facilitator for integrating individuals into a globalized world dominated by technology by equipping them with the necessary skills to understand and effectively use ICT across multiple domains. It fosters abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptation to technological innovations, ensuring individuals can navigate and participate in the knowledge society. Moreover, education provides the foundation for cultural assimilation and transmission of knowledge required to thrive in a rapidly changing global environment .
Technological and digital literacies are crucial in bridging the digital divide by equipping individuals with the necessary skills to use ICT effectively in various life contexts. Technological literacy involves understanding and using technology for educational purposes, while digital literacy emphasizes raising awareness and ensuring the application of ICT in practical tasks. Together, these literacies empower individuals to overcome barriers related to technology access and usage, facilitating integration into the knowledge society and reducing inequalities .
Educational institutions face challenges in maintaining financial sustainability during digital transitions due to increased costs in digital infrastructure, reduced tuition revenue from student dropouts, and financial constraints from broader economic downturns. Institutions can address these challenges by diversifying income sources, implementing cost-effective digital solutions, securing government or private funding for technological investments, and optimizing resource allocation. Transparent financial management and strategic partnerships can further support efforts to ensure sustainable operations within evolving educational frameworks .