[Air-L] Deadline approaching, Digital Literacy: Policies, research and good practices. University of Padua, 10th December 2015

[Marco Scarcelli]

*Deadline approaching and apologies for cross-posting *
*Digital Literacy: Policies, research and good practices.*
*University of Padua, 10th December 2015*

*Call for Abstract (Deadline 4th October 2015)*


Digital media has become ever more pervasive in the social, political,
economical and cultural life of every individual, changing the role of the
user to become more active in mediation processes. Digital Literacy is the
ability to access, analyse, evaluate and produce messages in all the
various formats of communication. It is a necessary skill set for living
and participating in what is referred to as the “information society”. The
term Digital Literacy does not solely refer to technical skills, but also
to the various combinations of those skills, and to a broader
socio-cultural context. It is, therefore, an important key concept which
involves diverse pathways to highlight different cultural and social points
of view in contemporary society.



The conference will address the issue of digital literacy by focussing on
three main areas: (1) Policies that promote the development of these
skills; (2) Research on the necessary skills for efficiently engaging in
digital environments in an informed manner; (3) Experiences and best
practices related to the teaching and strengthening of the skills needed
for the critical use of digital resources.



We welcome abstracts related to theoretical, methodological and empirical
sub-themes such as the following:



Research and assessment of Digital Literacy

Informal education and Digital Literacy

Formal Education and Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy paradigm

The media industry and Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Oceania

Digital Literacy policies

Digital Literacy and intimacy, sexuality and gender

The participatory and educational potential of Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy and social inequality

Good practices for the development of Digital Literacy





*Guidelines for the presentation of abstracts:*

§  Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words, and may be written in
either English or Italian (presentations, however, will be made in English).

§  Abstract and any other information must be sent as a Microsoft Word file
(.doc or .docx)

§  The first page of the proposal must contain:

1.        The full name, title and affiliation of the author/s

2.        The email address/es of the author/s

3.        A short biography for each author, of no longer than 50 words per
each author

§  As all accepted abstracts will be printed in the conference program, we
advise authors to evaluate their abstracts before submission.

Please send proposals to cosimomarco.scarcelli at unipd.it. The deadline for
proposals is 4th October 2015.





*When and where the conference will be held*

10th December 2015

Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology
–University of Padua.





*Subscription to the conference*

Attendance to the conference is *free* of charge but pre-booking is required

Participants fund their own travel and accommodation expenses.

Kindly confirm your attendance by 1st November 2015, the registration form
can be found at http://goo.gl/forms/MBrojO7KYa .

Registration opened on 4th August 2015.





*Important dates*

4th August – Registration for the conference opens (
http://goo.gl/forms/MBrojO7KYa)

4th October – Deadline for sending in abstracts

11th October – Communication of acceptance/rejection of abstracts

1st November – Last day for registering to attend the conference

3rd November – Publication of definitive program (speakers will be promptly
informed)

10th December – Conference



The scientific and organisational committee is composed of:

Renato Stella – University of Padua

Cosimo Marco Scarcelli – University of Padua

Claudio Riva – University of Padua

Michela Drusian – IUSVE Venice



Please contact us for further information at cosimomarco.scarcelli at unipd.it.


We look forward to seeing you in Padua on 10th December
--
Marco Scarcelli
PhD

Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology
University of Padova
via Cesarotti, 10/12
35123
Padova (Italy)

e-mail: marco.scarcelli at gmail.com, cosimomarco.scarcelli at unipd.it
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