DIGITAL LITERACY: AN EMERGING TECHNOLOGICAL CONCEPT FOR INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM CONTENT DELIVERY

Hameed Olalekan BOLAJI, Ph. D.

Abstract

Information and Communication Technologies has generated several concepts for education. Hence, technology integration has exposed the academics to concepts like e-learning, online learning, virtual learning, etc. which necessitated the need for the 21st-century teachers to be literate in the application of digital format content in facilitating learning. Digital literacy is central to the efficacy and competency of technology integration to enrich the quality of instruction. This article is a position paper that examined the concept of digital literacy with the intent of x-raying the inherent benefits accrued for its integration into the educational system. It further identified its importance to the teaching profession as well as the skills required for 21st-century academics. This article also explained the barriers that hindered the success of technology integration in the form of digital content. It further identified three activities that explain the concept of digital literacy. Both digital native and immigrant were given adequate attention. The recommendation, therefore, justifies the need for 21st-century academics to be literate in the integration of digital format content delivery.