Digital literacy assignment ONE :-)

1.1 Define the nature and scope of digital literacy.

 

1.2 Explain the role of digital literacy in the lives of adults and young people.

 

 

 

1.3 Describe the impact of not being digitally literate on adults and young people.

 

2.1 Describe a range of personal, social and economic reasons why some adults and young people may not have fully developed digital literacy skills.

 

See Hackpad link below:

 

https://hackpad.com/The-Role-of-Digital-Literacy-and-its-impact-on...education-health-employment-finances-social-interactionthe-economy.-I5YFhrQK9KF

 

Please see padlet link below.

 

http://padlet.com/educ8es/6ed316qq4z39

2.2 Analyse different factors that motivate adults and young people to want to gain digital literacy skills.

Two types of motivation - extrinsic and intrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is motivation that is driven by an interest and it exists within that individual. It could be desire to keep in touch with family and friends using digital platforms. For example, Skype, FaceTime, Facebook. Wanting to learn new skills and broaden access to online content. For example a hobby like knitting/baking. YouTube has videos for everything. Wanting to help younger members with homework. Therefore needing to know the answers and that they are available on the internet.
Extrinsic motivation comes from outside the individuals body. For example someone may need to learn new things for a job role and without doing so may loose their job. Internet banking and shopping online are more frequent and common and someone may want something you can only buy online these days.

2.3 Summarise the barriers to digital literacy that some adults and young people may experience.

Skills barriers - digital skills, literacy skills, security skills and confidence
Access barriers - accessibility, time, location, disability, technology, infrastructure.
Cost barriers - cost of broadband, equipment, learning.
Motivation barriers - risks, necessity, financial benefits, social benefits, health/wellbeing benefits

2.4 Suggest ways to overcome the barriers in 2.3.

 

Organisations helping people, Barclays Digital Eagles

http://www.barclays.co.uk/DigitalEagles/P1242671738729

 

 EE and apple have drop in's also where you can get help when required.

 

They provide helpful fun opportunities where members of public can attend drop ins and ask questions for free around digital mediums. Digital Communities Wales. Local authorities giving free courses about how to go online in local areas. Learners with disabilities being taught how to use specialist software, for example- text reader function.