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 citation 

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES CONTRIBUTING, CREATING, CURATING: DIGITAL LITERACIES FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Godwin-Jones, R. (2015). Contributing, creating, curating: Digital literacies for language learners. Language Learning & Technology, 19(3), 8–20. http://dx.doi.org/10125/44427

https://www.lltjournal.org/item/10125-44427/

  introduction 

In today's globalized, connected world, fixed and stable identities are increasingly uncommon. The means and modes of online communication and engagement, themselves powerful contributors to identity formation, are likewise in a constant state of flux. Participating in emerging online communities may require users to develop new skills, acquire specific software or hardware, and/or learn particular conventions and behavior norms. In this column we will be looking at what that dynamic entails and what impact the ongoing need for new literacies and competencies has on language learning, both in formal instruction and in out-of-school environments. We will be looking at ways in which learners achieve language and literacy gains through participation in online communal spaces and how such activities relate to formal language instruction. Engaging with Internet-based communities is likely to involve the ability to interact with and to create or remix materials and resources in a variety of media and from a variety of sources. In addition to focused or incidental language learning through roles played in participatory Internet communities we will also look at the need for language learners to develop competence in searching out, evaluating, and collecting online materials, tools, and services. This includes the guiding role language teachers can play in the process. As language teachers, our ultimate goal is to enable and encourage our students to gain the knowledge, skills, and motivation to become autonomous language learners and culturally responsible participants in local and online communities. Capability in a full range of digital literacies is key to that process and vital today in education, personal life, and work environments: The growing importance of online technologies for the ways in which we work and learn in global networks has meant that today, instead of using technology simply to learn FLs, learners need to learn how to combine both FL skills and "e-skills" or "new literacies" to be able to work and collaborate in new contexts where the borders between the visual and the real and between the distant and the proximate are increasingly blurred (Dooly & O'Dowd, 2012, p. 15). That blurring of boundaries among literacies, genres, and modes of representation is what makes this topic intriguing and challenging.

 questions 

1. How can educators effectively incorporate digital literacies into language learning instruction, and what strategies can they use to address potential challenges or concerns related to using digital technologies?
2. What are some specific examples of how language learners can contribute to online communities, create digital content, and curate information in order to develop their digital literacies?
3. How might digital literacies impact the way that language learners interact with different cultures and languages, and what implications does this have for language learning pedagogy?

 summary 

In the essay, Godwin-Jones discusses the importance of digital literacies for language learners in the 21st century. He argues that digital literacies encompass a range of skills beyond just basic computer literacy, including the ability to contribute to online communities, create digital content, and curate information.

The author describes how these digital literacies can enhance language learning by providing opportunities for learners to engage with authentic language use, collaborate with others, and develop their critical thinking skills. He also discusses the challenges and potential pitfalls associated with using digital technologies in language learning, such as issues related to privacy and the reliability of online sources.

Overall, the essay provides a useful overview of the role that digital literacies can play in language learning, and highlights the importance of developing these skills in today's digital age