"Adult literacy in 2012 means being able to synthesize information from multiple online sources to write a blog post or substantive email. It means analyzing which online tools will best serve your communications purpose. It means making smart decisions about what information is useful online, and how to curate and filter the endless stream of data coming in. It means reviewing your digital footprint and learning how to take some control over what information you broadcast to the world, from your tweets, profile pictures, and recommended links. While the common core addresses some of the above skills, its guidance is far too vague, especially for those teachers who are uncomfortable with new technologies."From my perspective, the perception that all schools, districts, and teachers have digital tools at their disposal and have the knowledge to use them mindfully in their respective curriculums is wishful thinking. I don't doubt digital literacy is important, but not all places are there yet. We are still early in the game. Comments after the article are worth reading as well.
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The Common Core's Digital-Literacy Gap. Paul Barnwell. 8.22.12 Premium Article- Education Week Teacher
http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/08/22/barnwell_digital.html?tkn=UVCFtvv5VWDChquab1fLo58XfNCHWKc7aEpz&cmp=clp-sb-ascd
