Middle Pathway Workshop: Building Digital Literacy Skills Using Culturally Relevant Literature for the Middle School Learner

This workshop will focus on using culturally relevant literature to build digital literacy skills. Digital literacy entails the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. Using literature that is inclusive and that empowers students to use their cultural schema to build their digital literacy skills will lead to not only increased student engagement but also strong classroom culture during virtual and face-to-face instruction.