Double Entry Journal #14

1. What is the purpose of this chapter?
The purpose of this chapter is to look closer to the term "digital literacy" as a way  of understanding how young people relate to the digital culture they live in, and the role of education in developing their knowledge and skills.

2.Why did the author choose to focus on your people in the Nordic countries?
He chose Nordic countries because  of the penetration of technologies in all aspects of society coupled with a high degree of access among young people. There is a public and political awareness about the importance of digital literacy related to education and not such a strong emphasis  on testing as in many other countries. So this could very well be the land of the digital natives.

3. How does education differ in Nordic countries from education in other parts of the world including the United States?
Nordic countries dont have a good education like we do. We are better organized  and prepared for what is coming but Nordic countries are just getting started on the foundation of education.

4. Why is more research needed about how young people use digital media in their lives outside of school?
Most research is on digital media with young people inside of the schools you dont really hear much about digital media outside of school. You cant completely understand digital media unless you research it both outside and inside of school.

5. Why is it important for there to be more opportunities for young people to use Digital Media in school?
 Technology changes everyday. So if we put digital media in the school the children will have more knowledge about technology for the future and it will expand their knowledge.

6.What skills do people need in order to be considered digitally literate?
They need to order to recognize different technologies. And learn how to use them in their proper instructions.