F03: Steal this Framework! Approaches to Digital Literacy Instruction at the Public Library
Richmond: dedicated space for digital literacy at a central branch; a space that's acknowledges it can be hard to learn something new
West Van lib: digital programming initially in one space but spread out, initially ad-hoc digital literacy programming
STEAM humanizes hard sciences and provides a way to connect what the patron is seeking to do with digital literacy skills.
Reconsidered the adult learners at VPL with a digital perspective:
Who are our digital learns?
What skills should we teach (what do they need now)?
What are best practices for designing learning?
How should we teach?
Next: 6 digital essentials (vpl.ca/program/digita…)
New lesson plans.
internal staff training: session about instruction for adults. based on what was learned in these previous steps.
-prioritize experiential learning & concrete achievements
-consider what requires scaffolding.
-determine what should/shouldn't be a class--other options!
-dedicated staffing
-empower staff to take ownership
-be future friendly! (plan for regular revisions)
For Adults: Use it, Share it, Create it, Develop it, Imagine it :: Allows for classes and directed learning as well as discovery and exploring something new
For Youth: Develop it, Create it, Imagine it & Drop-In (learn on their own, work with others)
Victims of our own success!