26 The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin: International Journal for Professional Educators D ig ital Literacy: B ridging th e Gap w ith D ig ital W riting Tools By Suzanne McKee-Waddell T he author argues that educators must upgrade their methods to meet students...
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26 The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin: International Journal for Professional Educators D ig ital Literacy: B ridging th e Gap w ith D ig ital W riting Tools By Suzanne McKee-Waddell T he author argues that educators must upgrade their methods to meet students where they are in the digital age and to help young people develop digital literacy. Teaching of composition with digital writing tools is the example provided, along with a comprehensive list of tools arranged by general purpose. Digital literacy is an emerging field of progressive literacy instruction. It is defined as “the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills”(Visser, 2012, para. 2). Current methodologies that deliver instruction in digital literacy are constantly advancing, and the instruction, delivery, and tools used in the classroom are being merged to create an all-inclusive learning experience. This evol
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