This event will explore a pressing challenge for higher education institutions across the world: advancing digital literacy among students and faculty. As technology use is proliferating and becoming more ubiquitous in people’s daily lives, colleges and universities have become more adept at integrating it into every facet of campus life to enhance course design, course materials, and interactions between learners and educators. However, simply knowing how to use the tools does not solve the challenge. Education professionals must be able to tie the use of digital tools to progressive pedagogies and deeper learning outcomes to equip students with 21st century skills that help them flourish in college life and in their careers. Identifying and implementing effective frameworks is paramount, and a number of organizations and institutions are leading the way. Hear from an international panel of experts on their perspectives on digital literacy, the biggest challenges associated with advancing it, and recommendations for developing successful digital literacy initiatives.

Moderator:
Michael Berman, NMC Board Chair; California State University, Channel Islands

Panelists:
Bryan Alexander, Bryan Alexander Consulting
Judy Bailey, University Libraries, The University of Adelaide
Steven Bell, Temple University Libraries
Helen Beetham, Independent
Cheryl Brown, University of Cape Town
Jim Devine, Devine Policy | Projects | Innovation
Sarah Knight, Jisc
Fiona Salisbury, La Trobe University
Lee Skallerup Bessette, University of Mary Washington
Riina Vuorikari, The Joint Research Centre, European Commission

Information and registration: NMC.org