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Fostering Digital Literacy through Web-based Collaborative Inquiry Learning – A Case Study
- Author
- FU Jun, Jacky POW
- Year
- 2011
- Publisher
- Journal of Information Technology Education. Innovations in Practice
- https://www.proquest.com/openview/b3575971e9e2f33e1dbc689826b3b3fa/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=5324111#
- DOI/Link
- 10.28945/1383
- Abstract
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This study explores the concept of Digital Literacy (DL), tracing its evolution from media literacy and proposing a four-branch theoretical framework. To enhance DL among secondary 3 students (aged 14–15), the researchers designed Web-Based Collaborative Inquiry Learning (WCIL) activities conducted through weblogs, supported by eight fortnightly lessons where students presented their progress and received teacher guidance. Data from lesson observations, focus group interviews, and student weblog posts revealed that WCIL effectively improved students’ digital literacy across various indicators. However, challenges included students’ inexperience in collaborative inquiry, weak leadership skills, and difficulties in analyzing, synthesizing, and accurately accessing information. In addition to improving digital literacy, the activities fostered social skills such as collaboration, communication, leadership, adaptability, and confidence. As a single case study, the findings are not necessarily generalizable, and further research is recommended.
- Language
- English