Teachers' Perceptions of Elementary School Students' Digital Literacy Levels in Non-Face-to-Face Online Classes
Roh Deul Kim Heedong
Ewha Womans University, Department of Education, Ph.D. Candidate Seoul National University of Education, Department of Korean Language Education, Lecturer
Korean Language Education Research Vol. 56 No. 2 pp.121-144 (2021)
Abstract
Roh Deul · Kim Heedong This study aimed to analyze the levels of digital literacy of elementa- ry school students as identified by teachers conducting digital literacy ac- tivities in non-face-to-face classes during the COVID-19 pandemic and to propose suitable educational measures. Semi-structured interviews were held with nine elementary school teachers working in Seoul. The results were as follows: first, most elementary learners encountered difficulties in managing basic digital device functions; second, they showed low adaptability to new platforms; third, they encountered difficulties in do- ing writing on digital platforms; and fourth, they also found it difficult to recognize genres and communication spaces. Therefore, to address these issues, it is necessary to determine the levels of digital literacy among el- ementary learners and provide more explicit training on digital literacy by introducing achievement criteria.
Keywords
COVID-Non-Face-to-Face Online LearningDigital LiteracyDigital Lit-eracy Levels
