[ecrea] CFP, Digital Literacy: Policies, research and good practices

*Digital Literacy: Policies, research and good practices.*
*University of Padua, 10^th  December 2015**
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*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)
<mailto:(cosimomarco.scarcelli /at/ unipd.it)>. The deadline for proposals is
4^th  October 2015.

*When and where the conference will be held*

10^th  December 2015

Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Educationand 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 1^st  November 2015, the registration
form can be found at http://goo.gl/forms/MBrojO7KYa .

Registration opened on 4^th  August 2015.

*Important dates*

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

4^th  October – Deadline for sending in abstracts

11^th  October – Communication of acceptance/rejection of abstracts

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

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

10^th  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) <mailto:(cosimomarco.scarcelli /at/ unipd.it)>.

We look forward to seeing you in Padua on 10^th  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) <mailto:(marco.scarcelli /at/ gmail.com)>,
(cosimomarco.scarcelli /at/ unipd.it) <mailto:(cosimomarco.scarcelli /at/ unipd.it)>
mobile: +39 347 0408094
Skype contact: marscarci


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