• Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.81-95
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• 2023

As the DT of micro businesses emerges as an important task, the government is also promoting support projects such as policy establishment and micro business education. This study aims to develop a new index (checklist) that can objectively measure the level of digital literacy required for DT in the tertiary industry, which accounts for the largest share of micro business owners. In this study, indicators were derived through review of existing studies and FGI, and the validity and reliability of Likert 5 were measured for decision makers in the tertiary industry. In the field of digital literacy for micro business owners, a total of 22 indicators were developed, largely composed of basic technology environment competency, information utilization competency, information dissemination and production capability, and mind recognition capability. This study has academic significance in that it can contribute to accurately understanding the digital capabilities of micro business owners by developing a digital literacy index for micro business owners, a specific group lacking in research.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.69-78
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• 2014

This study aims to analyze the current state and causes of digital media literacy divide according to its sub-factors. The effects of the generation and the economic status, among other variables, have been explored using empirical data from a large-scale survey of 2,171 media users including children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. The results showed that the effects of generation and economic status varied according to 8 components of digital media literacy. The economic status of media users has also been found to influence the divide among adults group and through the interaction effect with the generation factor. Policy suggestions for the solution of digital media literacy divide were discussed in conclusion.

• 한국노년학
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• v.40 no.3
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• pp.413-428
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• 2020

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of digital literacy and the frequency of contact with children or grandchildren via ICT on cognitive functions of 8,942 adults over age 65 who responded to the 2017 National Survey of Older Koreans, using multiple regression analysis. We found that digital literacy was the most significant factor on cognitive functions of the elderly. Also, the frequency of contact with grandchildren via ICT was a positive factor for cognitive function and had a positive correlation with digital literacy. Based on this results, the importance of digital literacy education and intergenerational communication via ICT were discussed.

• Journal of Digital Contents Society
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.491-500
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• 2014

The Internet is being used in daily life, information literacy for the aged is become necessary. For the aged, they can communicate with different age groups and can improve their lives as a component of the society through information literacy. In this paper, we first analyze the computer class of Gumi Senior Welfare Center of Gyeongsangbuk-Do and then present the questionnaire including their needs for education and their changes after receiving information literacy. We also give the future direction of information literacy for the aged. The results of this paper will be useful to improve the lives of the local aged.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.25-32
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was conducted to develop adult distance literacy education program and verify its effects. The program was developed through the examination on factors affecting online literacy education and necessary analysis and feedback. Pre- and post-tests analyzing the effects of distance literacy education measuring academic understanding factor, learner satisfaction and satisfactory levels on the academic were administered to 49 adult literacy learners before and after a distance literacy education course. Also, this paper try to explore learners who participated in distance literacy education experience, change and that meaning. The results of the content analysis on the program are summarized as follows. First, there were statistically significant differences regarding academic understanding factor, learner satisfaction and perceived learning outcome satisfaction variables since distance literacy education program which is based on ARCS model start. In addition, learners were satisfied with replaying the learning videos several times, and the improved ability to use smart devices. But they expressed regrets about not being able to go to school and the difficulty of using the devices. It means that distance literacy education based on the ARCS model draw a positive learning conclusion. On the basis of these results, suggestions for further research were discussed.

• Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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• v.26 no.5
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• pp.341-352
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• 2022

The wave of a knowledge and information society led by AI, Big Data, and so on is having an all-round impact on our way of life. Therefore the Ministry of Education is in a hurry to strengthen Digital Literacy, including AI and SW Education, by improving the curriculum that can cultivate basic knowledge and capabilities to respond to changes in the future society. It can be seen that establishing a foundation for cultivating Digital Literacy through all subjects and improving basic and in-depth learning in new technology fields such as AI linked to the information curriculum is an essential part for future society. However, research on each content for cultivating Digital and AI literacy is relatively active, while research on teaching and learning strategies is insufficient. Therefore in this study, a CT-based Digital and AI teaching and learning strategy that can foster that was developed and Delphi expert verification was conducted, and the final teaching and learning strategy was completed after evaluating instructor usability and analyzing learner effectiveness.

• Journal of Agricultural Extension & Community Development
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.859-880
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• 2012

The purpose of this study were to analyze the effectiveness of literacy education and suggest the implication for the improving the literacy program in rural area. This study was conducted through an extensive review of literature related to literacy education. And Researchers developed the test questions for measuring the effectiveness of literacy program in Chungyang country. The data from 254 participants were used for analysis Some implications were summarized as followings: (1) the literacy program should be continued after three-year term, (2) the futher program must be planned and proceeded for the upgrading learners' ability, (3) various opportunities should be offered for the improving teachers' ability, (4) new programs should be developed for the male learners.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.51 no.3
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• pp.223-250
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• 2020

The purpose of this study is to define the concept of media information literacy and to develop educational content. To achieve the purpose of the study, literature analysis, interviews with field experts, and surveys with teacher librarians were conducted. The field experts recognized the media as a tool to use information and recognized information problem-solving skills, reading comprehension ability, media functions, case activities, and affective domain as the areas of media information literacy education. The teacher-librarians thought that information and media literacy which include its competency and educational content are more important than the digital literacy. As a result of the study, the concept of media information literacy was defined as knowledge, skills, and attitudes including the concepts of literacy, media literacy, information literacy, and digital literacy. In addition, educational contents of media information literacy were developed so that 'participation in democratic society', 'classification of media tools and contents', 'basic human rights', 'skills', 'digital tool manipulation' and 'information problem solving process' can be combined and applied in context.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.113-118
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• 2018

In this research, we conducted a questionnaire using the existing developed digital literacy checklist for analyzing the digital literacy level of Reserve Officers' Training Corps in K-University. In order to verify the validity and reliability of the measurement results collected on the basis of the response results, factor analysis of the question was carried out using the statistical analysis program SPSS 21.0, for each research group, the ability level by each factor was analyzed. Based on the results of analysis using frequency analysis, T-test and One-way ANOVA, we suggested measures to improve digital literacy level of school district officer candidates.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
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• v.21 no.8
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• pp.111-117
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• 2023

This study is a descriptive research study to confirm the digital literacy of nursing students and to understand the relationship between communication ability and self-efficacy. From March 15, 2022 to April 30, 2022, this study was conducted with 204 nursing students located in D city. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation coefficient using SPSS 22.0. Digital literacy and self-efficacy (r=.394, p<.001), digital literacy and communication ability (r=.567, p<.001) showed a significant positive correlation. Among the sub-factors of digital literacy, all factors except compliance ability showed a significant positive correlation between self-efficacy and communication ability. Therefore, it is judged that this study will be used as basic data for digital literacy education of nursing students by identifying the digital literacy of nursing students and confirming the relationship between communication ability and self-efficacy.