11 Digital Literacy in Latin America: Pre- and Post-COVID-19
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Sergio Chaparro
Chaparro, Sergio Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Librarian, Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, US. Sergio works primarily with the School of Education and the Departments of Psychology, Addiction Studies, and African American Studies. Before going to VCU in 2018, he served as a subject librarian at Salem State University, MA, US. With MLS and PhD degrees, he brings a strong record of teaching, service, and research in library and information science, communication, and Spanish language and cultures to his role, having held academic appointments at the University of Puerto Rico, Rutgers University, NJ, US, and Simmons University, Boston, MA, US among others. Sergio was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship (1995–1997), a Pam Richards Scholarship for doctoral students at Rutgers and was awarded an American Library Association’s Movers and Shakers Award in 2003.
Email:
schaparro@vcu.edu
Abstract
This chapter explores digital literacy developments in the Latin American region, and more specifically in its Spanish-speaking countries, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Dramatically impacted by COVID-19, most Latin American nations were faced with quarantines that made remote learning the only possible option for months, or even years. The chapter constitutes a scoping review and commentary on peer-reviewed research on digital literacy undertaken during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying academic library initiatives, strengths and gaps. The results seemed to suggest that in spite of its importance and potential, digital literacy or alfabetización digital, remains to be fully grasped, investigated, and most importantly effectively applied by academic libraries in Latin America. Factors such as inequalities in information technology, multilingualism inequities, and lack of planning, infrastructure, and resources have affected the ability of academic libraries to address digital information literacy successfully through programs or initiatives.
Abstract
This chapter explores digital literacy developments in the Latin American region, and more specifically in its Spanish-speaking countries, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Dramatically impacted by COVID-19, most Latin American nations were faced with quarantines that made remote learning the only possible option for months, or even years. The chapter constitutes a scoping review and commentary on peer-reviewed research on digital literacy undertaken during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying academic library initiatives, strengths and gaps. The results seemed to suggest that in spite of its importance and potential, digital literacy or alfabetización digital, remains to be fully grasped, investigated, and most importantly effectively applied by academic libraries in Latin America. Factors such as inequalities in information technology, multilingualism inequities, and lack of planning, infrastructure, and resources have affected the ability of academic libraries to address digital information literacy successfully through programs or initiatives.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Preface 1
- 1 Digital Literacy: An Overview and Introduction 7
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Part I Public and School Libraries Promote Digital Literacy through Digital Access and Skills Building
- 2 Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Marginalised Citizens in Developing Nations 29
- 3 Information Literacy in the Digital Age: Building Competencies Across the Learning Continuum 55
- 4 Fostering Digital Literacy in India: Government Initiatives and Digital Inclusion 69
- 5 Engaging Young People as Readers: Use of Social Media and Digital Literacy 93
- 6 The Library as Lifeline: Digital Inclusion in Post-Pandemic Philadelphia 113
- 7 Empowering Librarians and Learners: Building a Supportive Network for Teaching and Learning 128
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Part II Academic Libraries Take Novel Approaches to Advance Digital Skills
- 8 Transforming the Student Experience in Singapore Polytechnic Libraries Through a Collaborative Digital Literacy Framework 143
- 9 Supporting Digital Dexterity in Academic Library Communities Across Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand 162
- 10 Developing Student Digital Literacies Through Insights from Educators and Employers 180
- 11 Digital Literacy in Latin America: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 197
- 12 The Venn of Project Research: A Framework for Librarians and Students Tackling Real-World Challenges 215
- 13 Enhancing Student Transliteracy Through Archives: Designing an OER for Primary Source Mastery 230
- 14 Misinformation Literacy: Promoting Lifelong Ethical Digital Citizenship 246
- 15 Teaching Information Literacy to Would-Be Teachers 259
- 16 The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy at the University of Queensland 275
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Part III The Influence of Digital Information
- 17 Be Not Afraid of a Meme: Developing Visual and Media Literacy Skills 291
- 18 Digital Health Literacy: An Evolving Picture 308
- 19 Combating Fake News: School Librarians and Digital and Visual Literacy 330
- 20 A News Literacy Curriculum Toolkit 349
- 21 Digital Learning and Digital Dilemmas 364
- 22 Digital Health Literacy: Improving Health Outcomes 383
- 23 Digital Literacy: Necessary but Not Sufficient for Learning 401
- Contributors 417
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Preface 1
- 1 Digital Literacy: An Overview and Introduction 7
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Part I Public and School Libraries Promote Digital Literacy through Digital Access and Skills Building
- 2 Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Marginalised Citizens in Developing Nations 29
- 3 Information Literacy in the Digital Age: Building Competencies Across the Learning Continuum 55
- 4 Fostering Digital Literacy in India: Government Initiatives and Digital Inclusion 69
- 5 Engaging Young People as Readers: Use of Social Media and Digital Literacy 93
- 6 The Library as Lifeline: Digital Inclusion in Post-Pandemic Philadelphia 113
- 7 Empowering Librarians and Learners: Building a Supportive Network for Teaching and Learning 128
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Part II Academic Libraries Take Novel Approaches to Advance Digital Skills
- 8 Transforming the Student Experience in Singapore Polytechnic Libraries Through a Collaborative Digital Literacy Framework 143
- 9 Supporting Digital Dexterity in Academic Library Communities Across Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand 162
- 10 Developing Student Digital Literacies Through Insights from Educators and Employers 180
- 11 Digital Literacy in Latin America: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 197
- 12 The Venn of Project Research: A Framework for Librarians and Students Tackling Real-World Challenges 215
- 13 Enhancing Student Transliteracy Through Archives: Designing an OER for Primary Source Mastery 230
- 14 Misinformation Literacy: Promoting Lifelong Ethical Digital Citizenship 246
- 15 Teaching Information Literacy to Would-Be Teachers 259
- 16 The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy at the University of Queensland 275
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Part III The Influence of Digital Information
- 17 Be Not Afraid of a Meme: Developing Visual and Media Literacy Skills 291
- 18 Digital Health Literacy: An Evolving Picture 308
- 19 Combating Fake News: School Librarians and Digital and Visual Literacy 330
- 20 A News Literacy Curriculum Toolkit 349
- 21 Digital Learning and Digital Dilemmas 364
- 22 Digital Health Literacy: Improving Health Outcomes 383
- 23 Digital Literacy: Necessary but Not Sufficient for Learning 401
- Contributors 417
