Date of Award
10-19-2015
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.Ed.
Department
Education
Keywords
21st century education, digital literacy, e-learning, e-literacy, ICT, responsible use of technology
Supervisor
Zhang, Zuochen
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
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Abstract
Technological ubiquity in 21st century Canadian society calls for responsible use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). This thesis presents e-literacy theory, developed from a review of international benchmarks to address domains of capability, critical literacy, citizenry, and safety, to confront this need for K-12 education and teacher preparation. This study examines a selection of Ontario’s K-12 curricula and lived experiences of teacher candidates from a teacher education institution in Ontario. Eighty-four teacher candidates participated in an online survey questionnaire and eight participated in focus group discussions to help provide critical understanding of the current climate of e-literacy in teacher education. Findings indicated both Ontario’s K-12 curricula and the target institution are lagging behind international benchmarks of e-literacy. With the goal of reform across three interdependent levels, this thesis presents the trident approach, specifically focusing on integrating e-literacy into 21st century learning through teacher candidates who will become the next generation of educators in K-12 classrooms.
Recommended Citation
Briffa, Nathan Joseph, "e-Literacy Trends in Ontario's 21st Century Education: Successes, Challenges, and Possibilities" (2015). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5471.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5471