Developing Digital Information Literacy in Higher Education: Obstacles and Supports

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  • Lynn Jeffrey
  • Bronwyn Hegarty
  • Oriel Kelly
  • Jenny McDonald
چکیده

The development of digital information literacy (DIL) has been slow in comparison to changes in information communication technologies, and this remains an issue for the higher education sector. Competency in such skills is essential to full participation in society and work. In addition, these skills are regarded as underpinning the ability to maintain life long learning. Evidence suggests that simple exposure to technology is not sufficient to promote adequate levels of literacy.

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تاریخ انتشار 2011