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I'm currently working with Cristina Costa on an Erasmus+ project, which deals with digital literacy. The project aims to support citizens in the acquisition of digital skills and competences, needed to cope with the challenges of a globalized, digital world.

However, the more I get into this, it shows that digital literacies means a lot more than just accumulating ICT skills and competences. When searching the internet, I found this quite interesting presentation on "digital literacies" on TEDx. Really worth the 17 minutes I spent on watching the video.

The essential elements of digital literacies:...

Dr. Doug Belshaw is a Researcher/Analyst at JISC Advance where he researches and advises on issues around open education and innovation. A former teacher and senior leader with experience of all sectors, Doug is also co-kickstarter of Purpos/ed which aims to encourage and sustain debate around the purpose(s) of education.