Building the Digital Talent Pool and Skills for Tomorrow

Improving Canada’s Digital Advantage: Building the Digital Talent Pool and Skills for Tomorrow

Research Team: Wendy Cukier Shelley Smarz Amelie Baillargeon Tom Rylett Mariam Munawar Cheryl Hsu Charity Hannan Margaret Yap

Diversity Institute, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University About Ryerson’s Diversity Institute

Ryerson University’s Diversity Institute undertakes research with respect to diversity in the workplace and its application to improve practices in organizations. The goal of the Institute is to promote new, interdisciplinary knowledge and practice about diversity with respect to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and people with disabilities. The Diversity Institute works in partnership with industry, government, not-for-profits and academics to:

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Contact Us The Diversity Intitute in Management and Technology Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University 350 Victoria Street. Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3 Website: www.ryerson.ca/diversity Email: [email protected] Contents

Executive Summary ...... i The Importance of a Digital Skills Strategy ...... i Definitions of Digital Skills ...... i Supply and Demand for Digital Skills ...... iii Benchmarks to Assess Digital Skills ...... iv Stakeholders ...... iv Strategies Related to ICT and Digital Economy Skills ...... v Overall Conclusions: Building the Digital Talent Pool and Skills for Tomorrow ...... v Introduction ...... 1 Overview of the Project ...... 1 Digital Skills, the Foundation of Our Digital Strategy ...... 1 Project Scope ...... 3 Methodology and Approach ...... 3 Definitions of Digital Skills ...... 5 Overview ...... 5 Basic Digital Literacy ...... 6 Digital Business/Technology Skills ...... 8 ‗Deep‘ Technical and Content Skills ...... 9 Creativity and Content Creation ...... 9 Innovation and Entrepreneurship ...... 11 e-Learning Skills ...... 11 Conclusions and Further Research ...... 12 Supply and Demand for Digital Skills ...... 14 Overview ...... 14 Digital Divides ...... 14 Specific Skills Gaps ...... 16 Temporary Foreign Workers ...... 17 Skills Mismatch ...... 17 Conclusions and Further Research ...... 18 Benchmarks to Assess Digital Skills...... 20 Overview ...... 20 Measurement of Digital Literacy ...... 20 Measurement of Business (MoT)/Technology Skills ...... 21 Measurement of ―Deep Technology‖ Skills ...... 22 Other Skill Measurements ...... 23 Conclusions and Further Research ...... 23 Stakeholders ...... 24 Overview ...... 24 Governments ...... 24 Education (K-12 and beyond) ...... 24 Business and Employers ...... 24 Other Stakeholders ...... 25 Quebec ...... 25 Defining Roles and Responsibilities...... 25

Conclusions and Further Research ...... 27 Strategies Related to ICT and Digital Economy Skills ...... 29 Overview ...... 29 Factors Affecting the Development of Digital Skills...... 30 Initiatives to Promote the Development of Digital Skills ...... 31 Recommendations from Canadian Stakeholders ...... 32 Conclusions and Further Research ...... 37 Overall Conclusions: Building the Digital Talent Pool and Skills for Tomorrow ...... 38 References ...... 39 Appendix 1: ICT and Digital Skills Strategies by Country ...... 50 Appendix 2: Academic Definitions of Digital Skills ...... 52 Appendix 3: ST2L Indicators ...... 55

Executive Summary

The Importance of a Digital Skills Strategy Digital skills are the foundation of a world-class digital economy. For more than two decades, there has been a great deal of discussion of Canada‘s critical skills shortage, skill mismatches, and the digital divide. Canada‘s last comprehensive digital strategy, developed by the Information Highway Advisory Council (IHAC), was instituted over a decade ago (IHAC, 1998). Given the rapid pace of change in technology – and the skills needed to use this technology – Canada requires a new digital strategy.

Digital skills are, arguably, the foundation upon which the other pillars of a national digital strategy are built. While the development of physical infrastructure is an important priority, advanced countries also recognize the need to develop their human skills infrastructure. This ensures the population is able to take full advantage of the physical infrastructure, access the government services and consume digital products and services. Digital skills are critical to companies developing infrastructure, companies requiring skilled workers to achieve their business objectives, companies creating new products and services, as well as small companies striving to rise to the next level. Research and innovation, fundamental to the growth of a world-class digital economy, are dependent on a skilled workforce.

The focus of this project was to review the existing English and French language literature, both Canadian and International, which address the following themes:  Definitions of specific digital skills, including their similarities and differences;  Benchmarks used to assess digital skills;  Strategies related to information and communications technology (ICT) and digital economy skills, including operative definitions, components, and evaluations (if any);  Taxonomies of stakeholders as well as initiatives documented to promote digital skills, including goals, tactics, and impacts; and,  Potential models that may serve as a basis for further consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Definitions of Digital Skills The definitions of ―digital skills‖ and standards for assessing ―digital literacy‖ vary considerably in the academic literature as well as in government and industry reports. The categories of skills also vary – while many differentiate digital literacy from workplace digital skills, business-technology and deep technical skills (typically STEM), some also focus on content creation and entrepreneurial skills.

 ―Deep‖ Technical and Content Skills enable the development of ICT infrastructure, products and services as content. (See Figure 2-2)

Figure 2-2: Levels of Digital Skills

Deep Knowledge, skills and awareness needed to: Technical and -Develop innovative ICT infrastructure, products and Content services - Grow the ICT industry -Create digital media content advantage

Business/ Knowledge, skills and awareness needed to use ICTs to: Technology - Build consumer and commercial markets for ICTs -Private sector productivity and competitiveness Skills -Public sector efficiency and quality -Start up and build SMEs -Capacity to innovate using digital technology

Basic Knowledge, skills and awareness needed by Digital all Canadian to: Literacy -Participate in the digital economy -Enhance personal opportunities and quality of life - Use digital technologies to access products and services

K-12 and PS Occupational Self-Study/Social Education Training Interaction

Adapted from: Media Awareness Network, 2010

 Some define digital literacy as low level skills needed to access computers and the internet; others expand the definition to include a wider range of skills; many use digital literacy as the overarching framework for all digital skills, differentiating basic, intermediate, and advanced digital literacy skills.  Definitions are often in the eye of the beholder – for example, traditional IT manufacturing and service providers are more likely to define skills in ways that meet their employment needs and fit with their perceptions of how the market will develop. Typically, they emphasize STEM and business technology skills. In contrast, digital media, gaming and online companies such as Google are more likely to emphasize the importance of creative and content skills.  The framing of skills is infrequently linked to specific occupational requirements and more work is required here.  Most of the research on digital skills is not strongly grounded in evidence concerning the demand for the skills; some of this research is linked to studies of the measurement and assessment of these skills among different populations

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 More research is needed to analyse similarities and differences among the definitions and to examine the link between these definitions and empirical evidence of specific needs in the digital economy.

Supply and Demand for Digital Skills  There is general agreement that there is a skills mismatch – that many jobs in the ICT sector are unfilled while many professionals with high levels of skills are underemployed.  Labour force projections are seldom precise and are even more challenging within the digital sector. Some have argued that, rather than trying to predict precise demands, creating an agile and adaptive workforce is key.  Because of differences in the definitions of the sector and occupational categories, measurement is challenging. While the ICT sector, for example, is often conceived of as the providers of hardware, software and services, many studies also include ICT professionals working in end user organizations. Indeed some estimate that there are almost as many ICT professional working outside of ICT companies as inside.  In addition the definition of the occupational classes presents considerable challenges. Some labour market projections take broad definitions, ranging from deep technology based occupations to technical writers, while others use narrower definitions.  Lack of digital skills in end user companies has been identified as an impediment to technology adoption, particularly in SMEs.  Lack of ―creative‖ or content related skills coupled with business skills are another gap.  Gaps in the available expertise to develop small companies or ideas into successful enterprises have also been identified. There has been considerable discourse about the need to build an entrepreneurial culture to advance innovation.  Labour force projections are seldom precise and in the digital sector are even more challenging. Some have argued that rather than trying to predict precise demands creating an agile and adaptive workforce is important but considerably more research is needed to understand ICT labour force dynamics and ―matching‖ of the available workforce.  Many stakeholders have identified a ―digital divide‖ in basic digital literacy based on demographics, socio economic status, geography, etc.  Some have focused on under-representation of certain segments of the population (women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities) among workers with digital skills.  There is also significant evidence of the under-employment of skilled immigrants even in areas where demand for these skills is high.  While there is extensive academic research exploring some of these issues, there is limited interrogation of the claims about skill gaps or an empirical investigation of perceptions about required skills, available skills and future skill requirements.

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 We need a more in-depth and nuanced understanding of the factors affecting career choice and ways to attract and retain more young people and particularly women and aboriginal people in the sector.

Benchmarks to Assess Digital Skills  Just as the definitions of digital skills vary, so do the approaches to measurement. Many countries which have a digital skills strategy do not have benchmarks; only a handful have concrete goals.  There is some empirical data which attempts to operationalize definitions and measure performance at the macro-level (e.g., among countries), the meso-level (e.g., among particularly occupational groups or organizations) and the micro-level (e.g., among specific segments of the population)  Many of the indices being used have not been validated. In fact the limitations with some measures, such as the metrics used to measure basic digital literacy, have been challenged.  There is evidence of disparities among industrialized countries but also within industrialized countries based on age, gender, geography, ethnicity, socio-economic status, etc., suggesting that reported national averages may hide huge disparities  Although they are essential, content creation and entrepreneurship skills are often excluded from the taxonomies of digital skills and more attention needs to be paid to measuring these so appropriate targets can be set.  Consideration should be given to measuring e-learning skills so appropriate targets may be set, given that learning in many disciplines now depends on these skills.  More research needs to be done to clarify the definitions being used and to compare indices in order to benchmark Canada‘s progress.

Stakeholders  Customary stakeholders to be engaged in the development of a digital skills strategy are governments, educational institutions (K-12, colleges, polytechnics, universities, training organizations), employers and other stakeholders (community organizations, libraries, organizations representing specific groups etc.)  Understanding specific issues and orientation of segments of stakeholders are key – for example, at universities, the perceptions of administrators may differ than those of faculty and those of students. There are huge variations among disciplines, regions and leaders in the adoption of technology, etc. Consequently a detailed and nuanced understanding of these stakeholders and their interests is important.  Similarly within the corporate sector there are important differences between the perceptions of large ICT providers and content providers, between large organizations and SMEs and between companies which are primarily users of technology.  There are also a range of stakeholders who have shown interest in the issues around digital skills and specific efforts should be made to include those that represent groups on the have-not side of the digital divide.  More research is needed to develop a nuanced understanding of differences among stakeholders. iv | P a g e

 More work is needed to ensure that the implementation strategy developed to support the digital skills component of the strategy has clear targets, responsibilities and measures of success.

Strategies Related to ICT and Digital Economy Skills  There is a wide range of digital strategies with varying degrees of specificity in recommendations for the development of digital skills  Through collaboration with multiple stakeholders and across levels of government, develop a national digital skills strategy which defines needs, defines skill requirements, sets benchmarks and provides a plan of action.  Ensure a basic level of digital literacy for all Canadians, attending to digital divides based on age, geography, social economic status, gender, etc.  Provide cradle to grave opportunities to acquire and upgrade skills through a range of formal and informal educational opportunities in partnership with educational institutions, industry, libraries and community organizations.  A standardized curriculum of digital skills training must be developed and implemented in kindergarten and continue until high school graduation.  Invest in programs that provide incentives to train and retrain workers.  Encourage the development of content creation and creative skills.  Support development of skills needed to promote the adoption of digital technology by SMEs.  Support development of skills needed to set up small businesses and digital enterprises along with the skills needed to take these to the second stage of development  Encourage the development of professionals with hybrid skill sets that combine technology and management skills.  Create experiential learning opportunities, internships, etc.  Use digital technology in innovative ways to support the development of education and skills in other areas – establish targets for e-learning experiences among post secondary students.  Dramatically increase the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates.  Support further research into real versus perceived needs, taxonomies of skills and forms of measurement, as well as evaluations of programs aimed at promoting digital skills.  Support collaborative, inter-disciplinary, and cross-sectoral research and learning opportunities at all levels.

Overall Conclusions: Building the Digital Talent Pool and Skills for Tomorrow The body of literature relevant to digital skills development is extensive – more than 2000 academic articles as well as hundreds of policy papers by governments and other stakeholders address the issue.

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Our systematic review of this literature raises as many questions as it answers but our observations include the following:  There is a high level of consensus on the need for a digital skills strategy as part of an integrated digital strategy.  There are different definitions of ―digital skills‖ and priorities concerning the focus on basic digital skills, business-technology digital skills or ―deep‖ technology and content skills.  The focus tends to reflect the orientation of the organization - in some cases, critical skills sets such as content creation and entrepreneurial skills have been neglected even though these are essential.  While there are many sectors claiming that there are skills shortages or gaps, more precision on the nature of these gaps is needed as well as the factors which influence choices concerning digital skills development both at the basic literacy and advanced levels.  There continues to be evidence of under-representation among certain groups in the ICT sector as well as evidence that bridging programs and attention to diversity can help address shortages. However, there is limited research on the efficacy of different approaches.  Clearer definitions must be established with benchmarks at each level.  There are a wide range of stakeholders who should be engaged in policy development. Beyond the obvious players – government, education, industry and industry associations – community organizations, and libraries.  Many other jurisdictions have developed comprehensive digital strategies which include digital skills and systematic analysis not just of the strategies but of their efficacy would be useful to inform Canadian efforts in this area.

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Introduction

Overview of the Project Digital skills are the foundation of a world-class digital economy. Not only do they ensure an innovative and effective talent pool, but they also stimulate both economic and social development. Citizens with digital skills drive innovation in both consumer and industrial markets. Canada faces several challenges in terms of developing a comprehensive strategy to increase digital skills and competencies in its population. In part, this challenge is exacerbated by varying definitions of digital skills as well as an unclear understanding of Canada‘s position on the competitive global stage. Over the past two decades, there has been a great deal of discussion of Canada‘s critical skills shortage, skill mismatches, and the digital divide. Our proposed paper will review and synthesize the English and French language literature, published both in Canada and internationally, on the spectrum of digital skills needed to fuel Canada‘s growth.

Digital Skills, the Foundation of Our Digital Strategy In the consultation paper (Government of Canada, 2010), the digital strategy was structured around several inter-related dimensions or themes:  Capacity to innovate using digital technologies;  Building a world-class digital infrastructure;  Growing the information and communications technology industry;  Creating Canada‘s digital content advantage (i.e., digital media content); and  Building digital skills for tomorrow.

Digital skills are the foundation upon which the other four pillars of the strategy rest. The capacity to innovate using digital technologies requires deep technology skills, design and content development skills, and skills associated with the entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization of technology. Building a world class infrastructure rests on deep technical skills to create it and basic digital literacy to use it. Skills shortages or mismatches have plagued the ICT sector for two decades and an increasingly nuanced understanding of the skills requirements in the sector is emerging. Demands for a range of digital skills exist in not only in the companies that sell technology but also in the companies that use technology. Hence there is a need for virtually all workers to have an understanding of business technology applications; there is a need for people who can develop technology solutions to meet business needs in order to promote adoption and effective use of technology, and there is the need for deep technology skills in both supplier and user companies. Creating Canada‘s digital content advantage requires technology skills, creative and content related skill and entrepreneurial and management skills. In other words, building human infrastructure and capacity is at least as important as building technological infrastructure in advancing Canada‘s digital strategy and should, therefore, be addressed in said digital strategy. We have prepared the following figure to visually represent the elements of our proposed digital strategy and how they interconnect.

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Figure 1-0: Elements of Canada’s Digital Strategy

Physical Infrastructure

Digital Skills

Capacity to Innovate Content Advantage Strong ICT Industry

The deployment of broadband networks across Canada is critical as it enables the use of new digital technologies fuelling innovation and productivity. However, access to infrastructure is only one factor that drives use. Research shows that training and skills development drive technology adoption by consumers and in organizations (Boothby et al., 2010).

Canada has, historically, underinvested in digital technologies and, as a result, has an underdeveloped ICT industry when compared to our key competitors. For example, the size of Canada‘s ICT sector is less than the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average (Government of Canada, 2010). In order to be truly competitive in a global digital economy, Canada has to strengthen its ICT sector. One of the ways in which it can do this is to invest in research, development and technology innovation. Digital skills are integral to utilizing existing technology as well as inventing new technologies. Without a workforce that is digitally literate, Canadian companies will be unable to compete.

At the same time, studies have shown that access to technology and basic skills do not guarantee usage. Factors such as socio-demographics and location of access are important as is social support and technical support during learning (Brandtweiner, 2010). There has been extensive research into the ―digital divide‖ and its dimensions (Crête, 2008; Goode, 2010). In addition extensive research has focused on gender differences in adoption and the factors affecting them (Divjak et al., 2010; Hargittai, 2010).

Studies have also explored the impact of disabilities and access to technology which has shown that people with disabilities tend to have less access to digital technology and use it less often, although there are contributing factors such as socio-economic

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status (Caldwell, 1999; Egan et al., 2004; Seymour, 2005; Brotcorne &Valenduc, 2008; Vicente & Lopez, 2010).

Moreover, there is evidence to suggest that different skills development strategies are needed for learners of different ages (Broady et al., 2010). For example, barriers facing older learners include: lack of background knowledge (Dickinson et al., 2005); confusion regarding procedures; fear of the unknown (Hawthorn, 2007); lack of confidence (Marquie, 2002); and lack of the perceived value (Rice et al., 2007).Research on digital literacy among seniors has highlighted that new technologies provide powerful coping mechanisms, intellectual stimulation and increase interpersonal relations for that population (Michel et al.,2009).

Some studies have demonstrated that e-learning systems for skills development are significantly associated with overall job outcomes (Clarke, 2002; Chen, 2010).

Digital skills are, arguably, the foundation of the other pillars of a national digital strategy. While development of physical infrastructure is an important priority, advanced countries also recognize the need to develop their human skills infrastructure to ensure that they have a population that is able to take advantage of the physical infrastructure. Digital skills are crucial for several sets of stakeholders: the government (i.e., providing services and consuming the products provided) as well as companies developing the infrastructure, using it to support their business objectives, creating new products and services and for taking small companies to the next level.

Project Scope This project has reviewed the existing English and French language literature, from Canada and across the globe, to explore the following themes:  Definitions of specific digital skills, including their similarities and differences;  Benchmarks used to assess digital skills;  Strategies related to ICT and digital economy skills (i.e., digital skills), including operative definitions, components, and evaluations (if any);  Taxonomies of stakeholders as well as initiatives documented to promote digital skills, including goals, tactics, and impacts; and,  Potential models that may serve as a basis for further consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Methodology and Approach Our methodology included textual analysis tools as well as established approaches to meta-analysis. Our corpus is comprised of academic literature as well as ‗grey literature‘ – reports produced by governments and industry associations.

Our procedure was structured in the following way: 1. To search the selected databases (Academic Search Premier, CBCA Complete, ProQuest Research Library, and Web of Science) for English language documents, we used the following Boolean search string: (digital or ICT or “information

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technology”) AND (skill* or literac* or e-skill*). From those results, we created a database of 18,452 non-unique results. 2. To search the selected databases (ProQuest Theses and Factivia) as well as the federated search engine, Google Scholar, we searched for French language documents using the following Boolean search string: (numérique or TIC or "technologies numériques" or technologies or “fracture numérique” or “didactique de l’Information”) AND (alphabétisation or compétence or habileté). From those results, we created a database of 1,892 unique results. 3. We scrubbed the database for both the French and English language documents to remove all duplicate results. This left us with 17,488 unique results 4. After systemically coding these results and eliminating all non-relevant documents for the purposes of this report, we were left with 2,829 unique results. A table and graph representing these findings, by year, is found below. 5. In addition, we searched ―grey literature‖ for relevant documents and examined national strategies for the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the European Union, Britain, China, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the Asia Pacific Region, the United States and California. We found 81 international, regional, and national reports. 6. We also mined the submissions to the Government of Canada‘s Digital Economy Consultation to identify stakeholder organizations in Canada who have addressed these topics from a variety of perspectives. We coded and identified 107 documents that were relevant to our report.

The complete bibliography of relevant articles is a separate document.

Table 1-0: Article Search Results Summary

1980- 2010- Total 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 1999 2011 Relevant Articles 2,829 312 88 97 113 112 180 208 324 344 426 387 238 (Total) Non- Duplicated 17,448 3,399 706 837 823 838 1,046 1,177 1,338 1,446 1,681 1,378 887 Articles (Total)

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Definitions of Digital Skills

Overview While most countries‘ digital strategies focus primarily on expanding the infrastructure of digital technology, a review of ICT development strategies in 100 countries revealed that a substantial proportion also address digital skills training and digital skills (see Figure 2-0 below, and Appendix 2 for a detailed analysis)

Figure 2-0 Summary of ICT Development Strategies in 100 Countries

ICT Development

Countries

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ICT Strategy/Policy Infrastructure Digital Skills Training Digital Skills Expansion Definition

* The Global Information Society Watch (APC & Hivos, 2009), the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference Policy statements from the 2006 conference (ITU 2006) and the 2009/10 Digital Review of Asia-Pacific. (Akhtar Arinto, 2009) Additional documentation was included (Doğan, 2005; Uçkan, 2009, Peterson, 2007).

While almost all of the countries reviewed had a national ICT strategy; some were far more comprehensive than others. Most countries were in the process of expanding their infrastructure and nearly half were focused on digital skills training. Many of the countries that lacked training policies had little ICT infrastructure in place. Ten of the 12 countries that had explicitly stated digital skills definitions were in the European Union and, therefore, use the EU‘s definition. The other two countries with digital skills definitions were the USA and United Kingdom.

In many cases digital skills are essentially defined based on access to digital technology infrastructure. However, researchers have maintained that access to technology is not enough. The investment in digital literacy programs and development may cost ten times as the technological investment to increase digital access (Media Awareness Council, 2010).

Digital skills have been broadly defined as the ability to access, evaluate, manage, integrate, and create information using digital technology (ETS, 2007). Some definitions of digital skills include progressive categories that increase in the level of required 5 | P a g e

technological expertise and complexity. For example, a range of digital skills might include: basic digital literacy, digital business skills and deep technology/content development skills, which describe highly specialized technical ICT skills (Bresnahan et al., 2002; see also Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow‘s ICT Skills (CCICT), 2010). The UK digital skills strategy defines digital skills in terms of the required level of complexity and expertise for four categories of workers: technology professionals, content professionals, technology-capable business people, and ‗every individual‘, who has a basic level of digital skills regardless of vocation (Sambell, 2009). Canada‘s major technology associations define digital literacy, digital management skills and specialized or ‗deep‘ ICT technology skills (see also: CCITC, 2010; ITAC, 2010). The European Commission on e-skills also identifies three areas of focus: ICT practitioner skills, ICT user skills and e-business skills (Ala-Mutka, 2009). Content skills and entrepreneurial/creative skills are rarely recognized as important aspects in the definition of digital skills (E-Skills UK, 2009). California has one of the most comprehensive digital strategies, with six elements: access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate (California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF), 2008). Based on our research, we have summarized the categories and definitions of digital skills in Table 2-1.

Table 2-0: Overview of Digital Skills Definition Areas Skill Area General Definition Basic User Skills Ability to use a computer to do basic office software, access and use websites and use e-mail. Job Specific User The ability to effectively use specific hardware and software for Skills in an individual‘s workplace, such as advanced enterprise systems or graphic design software Creation Skills The ability to use ICTs to create new content which can be used and developed by others Advanced or ―Deep‖ Post-secondary training in developing on a large and small ICT skills scale ICT technologies, providing the ICT technologies for the rest of society Digital Citizenship A more open-ended concept, focusing on an individual‘s comfort and awareness of living within a digital world. e-Business Skills The ability to understand the potential of ICTs in developing and improving a business, government or non-profit agency

Basic Digital Literacy Definitions of basic digital literacy vary (DTI, 2009). According to CCITC, 2010, digital literacy is: a skill set that every citizen needs in order to make effective use of digital media. st th It is the 21 century version of the 19 century‘s 3Rs – reading, writing and arithmetic. Digital literacy includes understanding of the nature and uses of various digital media and technologies, how to communicate effectively via digital media, creativity, etiquette, safety, health, etc. (ITU, 2006)

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Examining the various definitions show two tracks are taken, one type, such as the Canadian Media Awareness Network‘s (2010), is focused on the intellectual understanding of ICTs on a larger scale. Other definitions, such as that of the EU, break the definition down by job skills, differentiating between those who have basic ICT skills and those who effectively use ICTs to create. Some definitions, such as the UK‘s, have definitions around basic literacy, content creation and technology in business without discussing ICT professionals.

While great emphasis is placed on the ability to access information, it is also important to ensure that Canadians have the skills to navigate and interpret the information they access (George, 2004). Some academic definitions focus on information literacy in general, rather than emphasizing the cognitive steps of information search and processing, or on the levels of interaction in a digital environment (Sharma & Mokhtar, 2005). Others emphasize media literacy as well as information literacy (Fernandez- Villavicencio, 2010). Some have included protection from cybercrime and cyber-bullying must also be included among essential digital skills. The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) (2010) maintains that digital literacy should also include knowledge about intellectual property rights, specifically, learning about ethical digital behaviour, and, in particular, a respect for content creators and their right to establish and profit from ownership of their creative works. Others include digital skills among the learning outcomes for skills in the new economy (Lemke, 2003). Issues linked to the multiple translations, definitions and significations of literacy in other languages have been raised. (Le Deuff, 2008). Academic definitions also include advanced a notions of e-competence including technological literacy, media literacy, digital literacy, informational literacy and e- awareness.

Figure 2-1: Digital Literacy Definition

(Peña-López, 2009)

This definition includes several types of literacy:  Technological Literacy: The skills to interact with hardware and software

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 Informational Literacy: The competences to deal with information, normally by applying Technological Literacy.  Media Literacy: Skills and competences to deal with several media, make them interact and integrate them in a single output.  Digital Presence: The digital skills to monitor and establish a digital identity, and the skills to actively define it and use it for interacting with other people digitally  e-Awareness: The most strategic (even philosophical) stage is the one related with being aware on how the world and our position — as a person, group, firm, institution — varies because of digital technologies (Peña-López, 2009).

The Media Awareness Network (2010) defines that for an individual to be digitally literate that they have three key skills: the ability to use, to understand, and to create using ICT technology. This definition is conceptually similar to many others but there is no single definition of digital literacy that has been agreed upon internationally, and various academics and governmental bodies have established their own definitions, most of which share common characteristics (See Appendix 2 for a more detailed overview of academic definitions of digital literacy). The majority of definitions accept that digital literacy is more than simply the basic computer skills related to basic productivity tasks (i.e., word processing), surfing the Internet or sending email. See table 2-0 for a distillation of the various areas covered by digital skills definitions.

Digital Business/Technology Skills Beyond digital literacy skills, digital business skills include ―the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities to lead and support the effective, competitive use of information technologies‖ (CCICT, 2010, p. 8). In other words, these are the skills needed to facilitate and support the use of ICT effectively as well as successfully leveraging the benefits from integrating technology with business practices. Integration offers a more in-depth understanding of business management, the performance of vertical markets (i.e., education, financial services, retail) or functions within the organization (i.e., marketing, human resources, accounting). The successful integration of business management skills with ICT also represents a new type of digital skill: the hybrid technology skill set. Research shows that organizations that invest in skills at the same time that they invest in new technology reap greater productivity gains (Boothby et al., 2010).

Professionals who have this skill set are defined in England‘s digital economy strategy, which describes them as ―Technology-capable business people, who understand the strategic implications of technology and have the ability to realise its potential for business innovation, productivity and competitiveness.‖ (E-Skills, 2009). These types of skills are highly sought after and can increase an organization‘s competitive advantage as hybrid skill sets enable the organization to effectively invest in technology, increase levels of innovation, productivity and, eventually, spur growth. This skill set has been identified as a priority by several of Canada‘s ICT associations (CCICT, 2010; ITAC, 2010). Also known as T-Shaped Skills (York University, 2010), hybrid or combination technology skills are also becoming increasingly important as traditional ICT careers are being outsourced and globalized (see also: Gantz, 2000; Arellano, 2006; Bancino &

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Zevalkink, 2007; Galt, 2007). CCICT (2010) estimates that 45% of ICT professionals are employed outside of the ICT-sector. Reflecting this change, the Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC) (2010) has estimate a need of 65,000 new hires with hybrid skills by 2017.

Academic research has confirmed a need for boundary spanners between Business and IT (Eckhardt & Rosenkranz, 2010). The European Certification of Informatics Professionals (EUCIP) has defined 21 job profiles and 145 individual skills (Eckhardt and Rosenkranz, 2010).

The adoption of continuous training solutions can play an important role in promoting adoption of ICTs in SMEs (Barba-Sánchez et al., 2007). Building awareness of the potential of ICT to impact the bottom line in the short term and long term is essential.

‘Deep’ Technical and Content Skills Traditionally, digital skills have been synonymous with engineering, computer science, engineering, and mathematics. Previous benchmarks for assessing digital skills have included the production of advanced degrees in this area (DTI, 2009). However, the traditional skill sets of ICT professionals are changing; they are becoming more sophisticated, specialized and complex. These professionals ―focus deeply on an ICT discipline (like analytics, engineering or security)‖ (CCICT, 2010, p. 13) and use this knowledge in order to lead the industry in both innovation and increased productivity.

In addition, even in highly technical professions, growing emphasis has been placed on the importance of ―soft skills‖ as well as management skills to be successful. Programs aimed at integrating Internationally Educated Professionals often focus as much on these skills as updating technical knowledge, vocabulary and standards.

While much of the discussion on highly specialized or ―deep‖ ICT skills have previously focused on computer science and engineering degrees and professions, some studies (Polytechnics Canada, 2010) have stressed the importance of retraining technologists and technicians, especially if they are low- to mid-skilled workers.

Creativity and Content Creation While Canada‘s consultation on the digital economy paper (Government of Canada, 2010) recognizes the critical importance of digital media content creation, traditional taxonomies rarely emphasize this within broader definitions of digital skills. In contrast, while Singapore was one of the first nations to develop a national educational strategy, it has since broadened its science-driven innovation model to focus more on promoting creative and entrepreneurial activities (Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI), 2009).

An essential piece in the digital skills puzzle is the role of content creation, design, and design thinking. Various roadmaps for digital skills have paid little attention to these three aspects and how they relate to the acquisition and development of a digital skill set. However, specific stakeholders‘ – such as game developers, culture industries, and artists – use the creation of digital content as a key indicator of digital skills. For

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example, Joseph Crump, Executive Creative Director of Razorfish (Microsoft) describes how creativity drives innovation: ―Usability—once fetishized—is now merely the price of entry, like seat belts in a car. Desirability is the new Holy Grail of switched-on brands, from airlines to banks to T-shirt makers. The bar is getting raised everyday for the way an object or an experience looks and feels, its tone of voice, its personality‖ (Avenue A Razorfish, 2008; 2010).

In other words, growth and prosperity in the economy is linked to innovation, the development of technology and the promotion of co-operation among all stakeholders. Increasing innovation through the use of digital technology to create digital content will increase the need for and encourage skills development as well as creating new jobs (Carte Routiére Technologique (CRT), 2010). As digital innovators and content creators produce digital content for all platforms, they reach both Canadian and global audiences. Most Canadian companies devoted to developing new digital content are SMEs and they face specific challenges when it comes to maintaining the skill-levels necessary for digital transformation. Similarly, due to the constant evolution of the required digital skill set for content creation, pre-determined skill standards cannot be set by a governing body (OMDC, 2010). A proposed solution to this is to create state-of- the-art ―living laboratories‖ to create a network and community of constituents who can come together for ―experimentation with high quality leading edge applications and collaborators‖ (Société des arts technologiques (SAT), 2010, p. 36).

Despite these challenges, content creators are key indicators of a society‘s level of creativity, which is necessary for the development of new technologies and new ways of learning, especially in terms of digital literacy and scientific learning. Design and art are now interconnected with technology, engineering, science, and mathematics, further demonstrating the need for a class of creative designers and artists. In other words, ―Fostering and supporting the capacities of new media artistic creativity, digital media production skills and innovative design must be a fundamental backbone of the Canadian digital economy strategy‖ (Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), 2010).

The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) in its Digital Media Content Creation Technological Roadmap has set out a general description of the types of skills that will be needed for digital content creation and provides some recommendations for how to ensure that content creators acquire those skills. The skills identified and the skills related to them are: 1. ―Soft‖ skills are those skills that are required for all types of projects or jobs. These are generally learned either through formal or informal workplace training. These can include leading or working within a multidisciplinary team; digital communication skills; and entrepreneurial thinking. 2. ―Hard‖ skills are skills that are required for all types of projects or jobs. These skills are gained through formal education, however, some will be acquired either formally or informally on the job. These include: narrative design for platforms; knowledge of copyright; evaluating and negotiating contracts; finance and project management. 3. Technical skills, however, are specific to the individual job or project being worked on at the moment. Acquired through specialized technical education, there is also a

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commitment to keep those skills up-to-date given the rapid pace of change in ICTs. These skills may include: Creating HD or 3D display technology; Recording and editing sound for multi-channel surround sound technology; creating updated control and input interfaces; security and encryption; working knowledge of compression technologies; knowledge of hardware; and a basic knowledge of Web design (i.e., animation, video, programming) (CHRC, 2009, pp. 20-26).

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Distinct from typical ICT-skills, digital skills that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship are closely linked to those skills related to content creation. Developed in an experiential learning environment, discussions of these skills are – like digital content creation skills – limited. Using the extensive corpus related to the development of general entrepreneurial skills and applying this knowledge to digital skills development, some key characteristics are highlighted. Typically, the literature on general entrepreneurial skill development focuses on the key factors related to the development of a general ―entrepreneurial mindset‖ typically through experiential learning (Sexton & Upton, 1987; Henry et al., 2005). According to Drucker (1985), an individual with the entrepreneurial mindset ―shifts economic resources out of an area of lower and into an area of higher productivity and greater yield‖ (Foster & Lin, 2003, p. 456). Similarly, this mindset can be expanded to focus on strategies to build an organizational culture that is entrepreneurial in nature. Similarly, many pilot projects – such as Ryerson‘s Digital Media Zone (DMZ) – and incubators to marry entrepreneurial skills to digital innovation have also been developed and deployed. Finally, an entrepreneurial mindset is closely connected to and, when combined with digital or ICT skills, enables organizations to leverage the rapid change of technology and the skills associated with that technology. In other words, change, for an entrepreneur, becomes an opportunity to not only increase productivity but also profit. e-Learning Skills Strategies note that digital skill development is not just for ICT professionals, but for every individual in society. As a result, particular attention has been focused on e- learning skills. This was supported by our literature review: hundreds of articles (in both languages) were focused on the use of technology to develop skills at every level of the educational system, for virtually every profession, for every training need; the ultimate goal of which was to facilitate lifelong skill training and development. Technological innovation – specifically social networking platforms such as MySpace and Facebook – has highlighted the potential use of new media in facilitating, enhancing, and encouraging digital skills training. However, as training and skills development becomes linked to digital competence, there is a potential that the skills gap, or digital divide, will widen as not everyone has access, the ability, or the motivation to engage in e-learning opportunities in a quick and efficient way (Brotcorne & Valenduc, 2008). In other words, special care must be taken to ensure that those who lack digital skills do not fall behind. Several benchmarks have been used to ensure that this does not occur as well as several initiatives have been implemented to overcome this divide. For example, e- learning training programs have been audited to ensure that they are effective in developing a core set of skills in a formal educational setting (Davidson & Eliot, 2007).

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Training programs have also been developed in order to address individuals who are outside of the formal education system (Unwin et al., 2007; Kadhem & Ala‘a Al-Din, 2008), as well as those directed at groups who are most at risk to be disadvantaged due to the digital divide, such as women in low-status, low-skilled professions (Messmer & Schmitz, 2004; Vandenbroeck et al., 2008).

Conclusions and Further Research The definitions of ―digital skills‖ and standards for assessing ―digital literacy‖ vary considerably in the academic literature as well as in government and industry reports. The categories of skills also vary – while many differentiate digital literacy from workplace digital skills, business-technology and deep technical skills (typically STEM), some also focus on content creation and entrepreneurial skills.

We suggest that digital skills can be understood at three basic levels.  Basic Digital Literacy equips Canadians to participate in the digital economy;  Business/Technology Skills build consumer and commercial markets for ICTs and fuel the capacity to build businesses; and  ―Deep‖ Technical and Content Skills enable the development of ICT infrastructure, products and services as content. (See Figure 2-2)

Figure 2-2: Levels of Digital Skills

Deep Knowledge, skills and awareness needed to: Technical and -Develop innovative ICT infrastructure, products and Content services - Grow the ICT industry -Create digital media content advantage

K-12 and PS Occupational Self-Study/Social Education Training Interaction

Adapted from: Media Awareness Network, 2010

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Supply and Demand for Digital Skills

Overview Fundamental to a digital skills strategy is the matching of talent (supply) to employment needs (demand). As the consultation paper on the digital economy (Government of Canada, 2010) noted, the task at hand is: ―growing the labour force by reducing barriers; improving the quality of the labour force by supporting skills development; and enhancing labour market efficiency through facilitating labour mobility and adjustment.‖ In Canada, several studies have focused on labour market projections and skill requirements in the ICT sector. ICT organizations continue to claim that there is a skills shortage or, at the very least, a skills mismatch (ITAC & IDC, 2002; Valliancourt, 2003; Wolfsan, 2003; ICTC, 2007; Boisvert, 2008; ICTC 2008a). This is exacerbated by a limited investment in ICT training and may contribute to the more general gap in ICT investment between Canada and the US (Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS), 2005). While the ICT sector saw an employment downturn in 2008, organizations are still reporting that they are having difficulty attracting skilled ICT workers.

The academic literature on this subject in Canada is limited or focused on specific dimensions, often with conflicting conclusions. While there have been some large and comprehensive ICT labour market surveys (e.g., Gunderson et al., 2005; Boisvert, 2008), much of the research to date has been fragmented, in part, because of differing definitions, objectives, and conceptual models. Often it is based on surveys of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in terms of plans to expand their hiring (Canada Newswire, 2010).

Industry, academics and policy makers have commented on the challenges of gathering and analyzing workforce data. Supply, demand and employment data in many sectors is inadequate and in ICT is compounded by the inconsistencies in boundaries and definitions as well as the rapid rate of change. For example, CCICT (2010) argues that the categories defined in the National Occupation Code (NOC) are incomplete and out of date with ―information systems analysts‖ accounting for a large agglomeration of occupations. As well, the categories of ICT-related and hybrid occupations is arbitrary; some sectoral specialists are included while others are ignored. CCICT also identifies other important dimensions of the data including: occupation distribution by industry/sector, gender data, data on internationally educated professionals, supply side data on graduates by program and educational institution as well as mapping to eliminate clusters.

Digital Divides In addition to the problem of a skills gap or mismatch, attention has focused on the digital skills among of certain groups, such as women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Evidence of a digital divide among individuals, based on geography, gender, age, socio-economic status, disability, and/or education level (Sciades, 2002; Hargittai, 2010).

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Much has been written about generational differences in computer skills and use (Tapscott, 2009; Buchanan, 2010). Certainly surveys of internet use have shown significant differences in technology access and use by age. More importantly it reveals distinct differences in the ways in which the technology is used. Younger respondents, for example, are more like to have engaged in content creation activities (developing blogs, posting videos, etc.) than older respondents. At the same time, others have suggested that the notion of younger people being ―digital natives‖ is overstated and that there are significant gaps within age groups in terms of skill levels (Barron, et al., 2009; Hargittai, 2010).

While women are 47% of the Canadian workforce, they are only 29% of ICT workers. Females represent only 9% of engineers and 16.7% of programmers compared to 36.8% of analysts and 60.8% of graphic designers and illustrators (Gunderson et al., 2005). In 2009, 10% of professional engineers in Canada were women (Guay, 2010) and females comprised 17.1% of total undergraduate enrolment in engineering programs, a decline since 2000 (Engineers Canada, 2010). Females dominate some ICT occupational groups such as information science (Gunderson et al., 2005). Some industry associations have maintained that attracting and retaining women in the ICT sector is a key strategy for addressing the skills gap (CCICT, 2010; ITAC, 2010).

Complex factors affect the participation of women in ICT and there are extensive theoretical debates about strategies to change this. Socialization and early education which affect the self efficacy and confidence, the development of preferences and choices. Systemic barriers in schools include pedagogical approaches to science and mathematics which are insufficiently applied and the absence of role models, negative perceptions of computing and related work including the stereotypes and notions that ICT work is programming. Systemic barriers in post-secondary institutions are similar and have been well documented as creating a ―chilly climate‖ for female engineers and computers scientists (Wasburn & Miller, 2006). In addition, there have been barriers identified to finding employment which include closed recruitment processes and narrow definitions of skills and requirements. Within organizations there are issues related to career advancement, access to training, mentoring, exclusion from informal networks, the absence of role models, stereotypes, communication and negotiation styles and work-life balance issues (Cukier et al., 2009). Some literature also considers broader socio-political-cultural forces and practices which form the institutional environment of organizations but these issues receive limited attention (ICTC, 2007). Scholars (Ramsey & McCorduck, 2005) have begun to probe beyond the barriers, and to explore issues related to professional identity in the face of systemic stereotyping, dualism, and devaluation. Many women articulate an interest in 'computing with a purpose' as opposed to 'hacking for hacking's sake.' Females tend to be more interested in the application of technology than ―the technical bits‖ (Rosser, 1990; Grundy, 1996). There are also issues of perceptions – both male and female respondents lack information about the nature of the work, and overwhelmingly perceive it as a masculinized domain—the females mainly see IT courses as boring and difficult (Beekjuyzen et al., 2003; Trauth et al., 2003). Although there have been significant investments in

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promoting women in technology, participation in computer science and engineering programs, major pipelines to the ICT industry have actually fallen dramatically in recent years. Retention is also an issue (Engineers Canada, 2010). Related research explores the under-participation of women in technology start-ups and SMEs (Orser et al., 2006).

Given demographic trends, it has been suggested that employment of immigrants could meet the gap in supply over the next decade. The Information Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is projecting that there will be approximately 7,585 new computer science and engineering graduates which will meet 49%-75% of demand. The remaining needs will be filled through immigration with approximately 7,588 immigrants with ICT skills entering Canada annually. In other words, in terms of numbers, supply will meet demand (ICTC, 2008a). Programs have been put in place to increase in the number of Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) work permits for foreign-trained ICT workers.

However, many still face exclusionary practices – such as failing to recognize international credentials and experience – and discrimination or bias (Bauder, 2003; Arellano, 2006; Esses et al., 2007; Creffier, 2008, Cukier et. al, 2009). In spite of being better educated than Canadian-born workers, immigrants face higher unemployment rates than non-immigrants (Creffier, 2008).

Increasingly, immigrants to Canada are coming from non-traditional countries of origin. While all immigrants are not visible minorities and all visible minorities are not immigrants, there is considerable overlap. Visible minorities are 13% of the workforce but only 10% of ICT workers (ICTC, 2007). Igbaria and Wormley (1992) that African Americans working in the ICT sector received less career support than whites and tended to have lower levels of met expectations and lower levels of career satisfaction than whites. Recent research (Cukier et al, 2009) based on a survey of 7110 mid-career professionals in large ICT firms who have worked in Canada for at least 10 years confirms that gaps persist in Canada and that visible minorities in the ICT sector perceive impediments to their advancement at many levels. This is important because it has implications for the capacity to attract and retain professionals to the sector.

Aboriginal Canadians are also under-represented CCICT (2010) reported that in 2006, Aboriginal Canadians, made up only 1% of that workforce.

Specific Skills Gaps The shortage of entrepreneurial skills translates into a shortage of professionals who cannot see the big picture, that of the product or service being offered in its totality. Without entrepreneurial skills, professions only look at the technical challenges the product or service presents. Therefore, in order to have a business model that will attract funding, a wide range of nontechnical activities and skills are required which may include: negotiating partnerships, arranging distribution, and securing adequate funding. As with the business technology managers, a combination of creative and business skills is an essential part of entrepreneurial digital skills

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The specific skills defined at a particular point in time also vary (Collett, 2010). For example in 1995 the focus was on engineering and computer science, while several years later the focus shifted to soft skills. A recent projection defined categories of skills including programming or application development, project management, help desk or technical support, networking , security, data centre, web 2.0, telecommunications, business intelligence, collaboration architecture, business acumen and communication skills. A recent consultation led by the CCICT (2010), defined in some detail the learning outcomes and skills required for business technology management graduates to bridge technology and management functions.

Some challenge the notion that digital skills can be defined in a fixed way, asserting that with the frequency of change and redundancy it is difficult to anticipate the skills that will be required in the future.

Temporary Foreign Workers In order to resolve the issue of the skills gap, the Government of Canada‘s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) initiative enables the temporary entry of foreign workers into several ICT industries. This program has grown over the last several years. As Figure 3- 0 below indicates, there has been a jump in the number of temporary work permits issued for ICT-specific occupations from 4,663 in 2006 to 11,845. This represents a 154.02% increase over a three-year period (CCICT, 2010).

Figure 3-0: Number of Temporary Work Permits Issued for ICT-Specific Occupations, 2006-2009

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Skills Mismatch Some suggest that this is a consequence of a skills mismatch, whereby prospective employees have the formal qualifications required of the job but lack the necessary skills and experience that the job requires. For example, while skills shortages are identified, there are, at the same time, a large number of underemployed highly skilled 17 | P a g e

immigrants (Bauder, 2003; Lysecki, 2006; Creffier, 2008). Some suggest that internationally educated workers face impediments because of the growing demand for ―soft skills‖ and that bridging programs can successfully address these gaps (Career Bridge, 2010; Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), 2006). However, a number of studies (Arellano, 2006; Lysecki, 2006; Esses et al., 2007; Creffier, 2008) also indicate that many workers with foreign credentials face underemployment and deskilling because of cultural and language barriers. Therefore, any strategy that aims to meet the demand for skilled ICT workers must include the implementation of a variety of initiatives that address all of these issues.

Conclusions and Further Research  There is general agreement that there is a skills mismatch – that many jobs in the ICT sector are unfilled while many professionals with high levels of skills are underemployed.  Labour force projections are seldom precise and are even more challenging within the digital sector. Some have argued that, rather than trying to predict precise demands, creating an agile and adaptive workforce is key.  Because of differences in the definitions of the sector and occupational categories, measurement is challenging. While the ICT sector, for example, is often conceived of as the providers of hardware, software and services, many studies also include ICT professionals working in end user organizations. Indeed some estimate that there are almost as many ICT professional working outside of ICT companies as inside.  In addition the definition of the occupational classes presents considerable challenges. Some labour market projections take broad definitions, ranging from deep technology based occupations to technical writers, while others use narrower definitions.  Lack of digital skills in end user companies has been identified as an impediment to technology adoption, particularly in SMEs.  Lack of ―creative‖ or content related skills coupled with business skills are another gap.  Gaps in the available expertise to develop small companies or ideas into successful enterprises have also been identified. There has been considerable discourse about the need to build an entrepreneurial culture to advance innovation.  Labour force projections are seldom precise and in the digital sector are even more challenging. Some have argued that rather than trying to predict precise demands creating an agile and adaptive workforce is important but considerably more research is needed to understand ICT labour force dynamics and ―matching‖ of the available workforce.  Many stakeholders have identified a ―digital divide‖ in basic digital literacy based on demographics, socio economic status, geography, etc.  Some have focused on under-representation of certain segments of the population (women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities) among workers with digital skills.

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 There is also significant evidence of the under-employment of skilled immigrants even in areas where demand for these skills is high.  While there is extensive academic research exploring some of these issues, there is limited interrogation of the claims about skill gaps or an empirical investigation of perceptions about required skills, available skills and future skill requirements.  We need a more in-depth and nuanced understanding of the factors affecting career choice and ways to attract and retain more young people and particularly women and aboriginal people in the sector.

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Benchmarks to Assess Digital Skills

Overview To measure progress on the different dimensions of digital skills, benchmarks have been developed to assess some dimensions of digital skills, particularly basic digital literacy and ―deep‖ ICT skills (DTI, 2009).

Measurement of Digital Literacy A weakness in the literature concerning ICTs, the digital economy, and digital literacy, is that it does not address concrete ways of measuring digital literacy. The lack of a single, agreed-upon definition of digital literacy hampers attempts to create benchmarks to evaluate levels of digital skills within a population. Instead, there is a focus on levels of access to mobile and broadband technologies, along with frequency of use, rather than determining skills levels within a population (Commission of European Communities, 2009). Some data is available regarding the level of completion of training programs run for private citizens (Morris, 2009), and within companies – which is usually software- specific and very low level of training usefulness – there is no data on the level of knowledge retention from even the most general of training courses (Ala-Mutka, 2009). There have been surveys where people self-report their levels of computer literacy (Ala- Mutka, 2009); however, these have been found to be highly inaccurate (van Dijk, 2006). Ideally digital literacy would be tested by running test in a controlled environment, where a representative cross-section could be tested on a range of knowledge (van Dijk, 2006).

Furthermore, digital literacy is often benchmarked using simple questionnaires that measure usage, or self-reported data. European strategies for developing e-skills often rely on supporting connections with industry, and benchmark based off number of industries connected to broadband and some basic self-reported questions (Aceto et al., 2009, p. 23-26)

This approach has been critiqued as being too narrow – ignoring media competence (Brandtweiner, 2010). Efforts are currently being made by the OECD to gather information globally on digital skills. The Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) survey will be conducted in 2011 to assess how adults of working age are able to apply their technological competence in workplace and social situations (OECD, 2010) A range of tools based on different assumptions have also been developed to assess technological literacy (Hohfield et al., 2010). Their Standards for Technological Literacy (STL) consisted of six sections: software use and file manipulation, ethics, safety and acceptable use, graphs, presentation and video editing, spreadsheets, browser use and email, word processing and flowcharts (See STL indicators in Appendix 3, Hourcade et al., 2010, Huang et al., 2010).

A report by Statistics Canada (2008) on Internet use rates echoes the international evidence in indicating that digital experience in Canada varies by income, education and age. Essential skills, such as literacy, are also strongly connected with digital

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abilities, and improving essential skills will be a key part in assuring that Canadians have adequate digital skills. The Government of Canada‘s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) works with a wide range of partners to improve the literacy and essential skills (LES) of adult Canadians to help them enter, succeed and make transitions in the workplace, as well as contributing to their communities and families. The mandate of OLES complements provincial and territorial investments in education and training through research on what works, the development of tools and the promotion of partnerships.

While much of the discussion on digital literacy has been on the skills gap – or mismatch – in the labour force and the need to attract highly skilled talent in order to remain competitive in an information society as well as ensuring that the population attain a key set of skills in order to establish a basic level of digital literacy among all Canadians. Some (eBay & Google, 2010) have defined digital literacy as a knowledge of and basic ability to use the myriad of tools and applications available. However, digital literacy – much like digital skills – cannot be measured simply by measuring usage of ICTs: ―True digital literacy implies an ability to find and organize digital information and to communicate, create, and conduct business using online applications and services‖ (eBay & Google, 2010). Digital literacy, in other words, includes the ability to understand and assess the risks and benefits associated with using specific ICTs and make an informed decision as to whether or not they will use these applications or access digital content. Some studies have defined digital literacy in terms of engagement in online activities including email, e-commerce, downloading documents, looking for information about training, downloading learning content, completing an online course, finding health information, getting information about health lifestyles, obtaining information about a specific disease or getting information about health services (Vincente & Lopez, 2010).

Measurement of Business (MoT)/Technology Skills A range of benchmarking studies have been undertaken on information literacy as it applies to the work environment noting that in an knowledge-based economy, every organizational member must generate, critically analyse and disseminate knowledge. One study, for example (Heinrichs & Lim, 2010) focused on word and PowerPoint skills. Some studies focus on particular vertical markets – e.g., health infomatics (Hersh et al., 2010)

The European e-Skills Forum defines e-Business skills as ―strategic and related in particular to innovation management, rather than technology-management‖ (Korte et al., 2007). Mitrovic (2010) also describes them as the capabilities needed to exploit modern information systems to build business opportunities, and to enable an organization‘s efficient and effective performance in the digital economy. There is an overall recognition that technology should be aligned with business strategy in order to enable innovation and open new markets. Therefore, assessment of digital skills in the business environment is not just important for research, but is a business model by which companies can be informed on which digital skills to train and how often in order to maximize profitability (Goodwin, 2006). The Skills Framework for the Information Age

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(SFIA) is an effective tool produced to benchmark the skills needed to develop Information Systems (IS) that make use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) (See also: Dugger, 2001). Its common language and sensible functionality makes it accessible to a wide range of businesses that can harness it as a common framework of reference for the development of HR activities (SIFA, 2010).

The United Kingdom has specific measures associated with programs dealing with the Management of Technology (e-Skills, 2009). These programs recognize the importance of non-technical skills that must compliment technical competence in order to create capable managers of technology. Many post-secondary institutions have begun to offer degree programs that ―focus on the unique challenges presented by integrating constantly changing technology into core business functions‖ (Tynan, 2006). Mallick and Chaudhury (2000) outline the skills necessary for successfully manage technology. They include: the ability to apply analytical techniques; the ability to apply theoretical knowledge; effective communication skills; solving problems on a timely basis; managing risk and uncertainty, handling data gaps and conflict; facility in human relations; achieving implementation; identification of new technological opportunity; and the ability to integrate ICT with the organization‘s overall business strategy. Individuals in MoT programs should be provided a well-rounded education that includes both intensive technical training and opportunities to develop thinking skills, communication and teamwork skills, and as well as a passion for lifelong learning. Further to the focus of ICT literacy skills in the higher education environment, the ICT Literacy Assessment is a comprehensive test of ICT proficiency developed by Educational Testing Services (ETS); it considers not only knowledge of technology, but the ability to use critical thinking skills (ETS & Academic Consortium, 2005).

Measurement of “Deep Technology” Skills Internationally, rates of ‗deep‘ technology skills have been historically benchmarked based on the production of advanced degrees in engineering and computer science or by measuring basic digital skills (ACI, 2009). In other word, the measurement of a country‘s digital skills is reflective of the number of computer scientists and engineers.

The United States of America, for example, uses this narrow method of measurement to assess the level of digital skills and have been preoccupied with the shrinking number of US college students studying computer science and engineering, especially when compared to the growing numbers of Chinese and Indian engineering students. Michael Porter has labeled this drop as ―the single greatest threat to American prosperity‖ (Luftman, 2008). Canada has also seen shrinkages in enrolment into computer science and engineering degrees. Furthermore, we have been unable to raise levels of interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This poses a serious threat to Canada‘s potential to be a leader in the digital economy (ITAC, 2010). Canada‘s rating for ICT sectors among OECD nations is mediocre – we are currently ranked 20th in terms of producing graduates with advanced technological degrees, A digital strategy must, therefore, renew interest in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and to encourage the pursuit of scientific and technological research. To effectively compete in the 21st century digital economy,

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Canada must pursue better outcomes in these areas, especially in promoting opportunities for groups that have been historically underrepresented (i.e., women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities) in these professions. In order to increase access, in other words, studies have proposed that indicators should be disaggregated to allow under-represented groups to examine measures of participation. Similarly, CCITC has set a specific target of doubling the number of women in technology (2010).

Other Skill Measurements As we have seen, content creation and entrepreneurial skills are essential to achieving the lofty goals of the digital economy, yet these are often absent in the taxonomies developed. Where there is a focus on these, the measures are usually tied to outputs – eg. the production of content or the number of small businesses created. More nuanced analysis is needed to assess how to measure the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed to produce success in these areas.

While it is broadly recognized that digital skills are now foundational to learning in other areas because of the growing emphasis on e-learning, few jurisdictions have concrete measures in this area. We did find several examples of target setting for post secondary students – for example, requiring all graduates to complete at least one on-line course. However, more work needs to be done as this is emerging as a critical area.

Conclusions and Further Research  Just as the definitions of digital skills vary, so do the approaches to measurement. Many countries which have a digital skills strategy do not have benchmarks; only a handful have concrete goals.  There is some empirical data which attempts to operationalize definitions and measure performance at the macro-level (e.g., among countries), the meso-level (e.g., among particularly occupational groups or organizations) and the micro-level (e.g., among specific segments of the population)  Many of the indices being used have not been validated. In fact the limitations with some measures, such as the metrics used to measure basic digital literacy, have been challenged.  There is evidence of disparities among industrialized countries but also within industrialized countries based on age, gender, geography, ethnicity, socio-economic status, etc., suggesting that reported national averages may hide huge disparities  Although they are essential, content creation and entrepreneurship skills are often excluded from the taxonomies of digital skills and more attention needs to be paid to measuring these so appropriate targets can be set.  Consideration should be given to measuring e-learning skills so appropriate targets may be set, given that learning in many disciplines now depends on these skills.  More research needs to be done to clarify the definitions being used and to compare indices in order to benchmark Canada‘s progress.

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Stakeholders

Overview The successful execution of any digital strategy requires that multiple stakeholders support and participate in its implementation. Each of these stakeholders has a distinct set of roles and responsibilities and it is only through their collaboration that the goals of a digital strategy can be realized.

Governments It is not surprising that the countries with the most integrated digital skills strategies tend to be smaller with fewer levels of government involved in the process. In Canada, federalism and the division of powers present a level of complexity that can be daunting. Nevertheless that cannot be a reason for inaction. The federal government needs to work with the provinces (which have responsibility for education) as well as local governments (which often have ties to organizations in the community) in order to develop a shared vision and framework for action.

Education (K-12 and beyond) Educational stakeholders and business industry stakeholders play several key roles in the successful implementation of digital literacy strategies and the development of a spectrum of formal and information education, training and professional development programs. Formal educational settings (i.e., elementary and secondary schools; universities and colleges) are especially important to ensure that digital skills are not only taught but also practiced in a systemic way from students‘ entry into the formal education system until their exit. Furthermore, such training reinforces the notion that digital skills training needs to be self-monitored and kept up to date, encouraging lifelong learning and further development of the students‘ digital literacy capabilities (Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC), 2010). Therefore, teachers, teacher aides, and teacher-librarians – both current and future – must have the digital skills to facilitate the development of those skills in their students. Not only must students have training in digital skills throughout their education but they must also be educated in the ethical use of ICT, safety within the digital world, as well as intellectual property rights (i.e., copyright, file sharing/piracy, plagiarism) so that they can use these skills in the most socially responsible manner possible. Universities, polytechnics (Polytechnics Canada, 2010) and community colleges (CETF, 2008) have produced a number of training strategies as well as policies that will directly address the skills gap/mismatch. Private training and professional development organizations also have important roles to play.

Business and Employers Having long recognized the need for a workforce to be digitally literate, business leaders are another important stakeholder. These leaders have identified a skills gap or mismatch that needs to be rectified so that the economy can remain competitive in a global digital economy. In order to meet these needs, national strategies have been established to ensure that new workers have the skills they need to participate in the

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workforce upon entry. Organizations representing large ICT companies have long attended to the issues of digital skills shortages and will continue to provide important insights. In addition, it is important to recognize that the skill requirements of companies, large and small, engaged in content creation may be slightly different than those focused on the development of hardware, software and services. It has also been noted that end user companies employ almost as many ICT professionals as companies providing products and services, yet these organizations and the associations representing various vertical markets (retail, banking, manufacturing, etc.) have been largely silent on the digital skills question. Given the importance of digital skills to the adoption of digital technologies (enabling innovation, building digital markets etc.) is also important to engage them to better understand their needs. Particular attention should be focused on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as under- adoption of the technology in this sector has been identified as a critical issue to economic growth and job creation. Access to skills would seem to be as much of a factor as access to capital and more attention should be directed to them.

Other Stakeholders The consultation processes in Canada and other countries has also surfaced a wide range of other stakeholders with an interest in developing digital skills. Professional organizations for engineers, librarians, game makers, writers, content producers, publishers, programmers, artists, and others have significant interests in this discussion. At the level of basic literacy skills, there are a wide range of community organizations that play an active role and have expertise that is highly relevant. Public libraries in Canada and elsewhere have provided ―hubs‖ where access to technology and skills development can take place particularly for vulnerable segments of the population. In addition, organizations serving particular constituencies – women, immigrants, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities – need to be engaged in discussions about developing basic digital skills, business-technology skills needed for employment as well as improving representation in professions requiring ―deep‖ technology and content development skills.

Quebec To date the engagement of Quebec based organizations in the digital strategy has been limited and there is less French language research than one might expect. More representation from is important because of specific needs for French-language training and content.

Defining Roles and Responsibilities For almost two decades governments have developed strategies for the ICT sectors, for the ―information highway‖, for innovation and for the digital economy. Many of these strategies have had grand visions but have not fully achieved their goals. Plans remain words on paper without ensuring the buy in of the players needed to implement the strategies, without the specific targets and accountabilities needed to ensure action. Consequently, attention to stakeholder engagement is critical. In Canada, this is particularly complex because of the multi-jurisdictional, multi-stakeholder nature of the issue of developing digital skills. Limited research has focused on the implementation

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gap as it applies in this context although there is extensive research on the development of educational policy and strategies generally.

The challenge facing governments that seek to implement a digital strategy is to bring each of these shareholders in-line with ―a shared vision, common definition of ICT digital literacy, and with ‗buy-in‘ for the proposed continuum for digital literacy aligned to assessments, standards and certification‖ (CETF, 2008, p. 8). The chart below reproduces the CETF‘s (2008) matrix of stakeholder and their roles which was informed by a review of international best practices.

Table 4-0: Matrix of Multiple Stakeholders K-12, Business and State Level Local Entities Colleges, and Other Key Individuals Universities Stakeholders Adopt policies Lead strategic in support of an Develop a alliances to Demonstrate a ICT Digital Adopt ICT digital California support willingness to Literacy literacy skills Performance economic seek training Roadmap for framework for Skills policies based for employment Success that education and Framework for on a ICT digital in ICT related meet globally workforce K-20 education literacy jobs recognized foundation standards Provide an ICT Work with literacy vision government, K- Provide up to st and needed 12, and 21 date meaningful leadership Initiate local industry to Century statistics and Be flexible in projects based on develop ICT Economy benchmarks to employment existing best ICT skills track and opportunities Conduct ICT practices competencies reduce the literacy census needed for the skills workforce and high school exit Infuse digital Require literacy into standardized Build public-private teacher skills, Seed models of Use technology sector education certifications, innovation in the home partnerships curriculum and and professional assessments development Align Increase assessments decentralized Be willing to Adopt an ICT Add ICT literacy to and workforce engage in Digital Literacy school board certifications to training by digital literacy 21st definition and education exit global initiating pilot skills Century elements based requirements standards with projects in acquisition and Learning on global based on ISTE- supporting digital literacy lifelong and standards NETS standards diagnostics and with local learning Workforce curriculum entities Encourage a Develop teacher Require digital Promote the job Show ambition citizenry qualifications for literacy training in ICT to learn new mindset of mastery of ICT competencies digital literacy methods and

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lifelong learning digital literacy for teacher skills ICT related credentials skills Incorporate Enhance digital literacy Recognize the understanding competencies Increase ICT need for of statewide into vocational training and continuous qualification training certification Seed pilot improvement structures to Adopt ICT opportunities for projects and self- facilitate digital literacy workforce assessment in workforce requirements development digital literacy opportunity and for high school capabilities mobility exit requirements Foster the use Promote a Recognize ICT Foster dialogue of ICT in social digitally literate skills for st with diverse environments 21 century professional and stakeholders and family citizenry vocational training groups. Promote Advance e- lifelong learning Collaborate Participate in government and e-learning with e-learning at and ICT Provide incentives Government on home, in applications for for retraining a Public libraries and health, employees Awareness community environment Effort centres 21st and e-learning Century Work with local Citizenry Provide equal entities to train opportunities by the long term Encourage Apply digital supporting unemployed underrepresented Require ADA literacy skills to policies that and other target groups to acquire compliance for access health, eliminate the groups in key e- digital literacy assistive e-government, digital divide skills for skills (i.e., women, devices, banking, and to business long-term software design support a Support unemployed, the and curriculum Establish a healthy universal disabled) statewide pool environment access to of digitally broadband literate workers technologies (CETF, 2008, p. 9)

Conclusions and Further Research  Customary stakeholders to be engaged in the development of a digital skills strategy are governments, educational institutions (K-12, colleges, polytechnics, universities, training organizations), employers and other stakeholders (community organizations, libraries, organizations representing specific groups etc.)  Understanding specific issues and orientation of segments of stakeholders are key – for example, at universities, the perceptions of administrators may differ than those of faculty and those of students. There are huge variations among disciplines, regions and leaders in the adoption of technology, etc. Consequently a detailed and nuanced understanding of these stakeholders and their interests is important.  Similarly within the corporate sector there are important differences between the perceptions of large ICT providers and content providers, between large

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organizations and SMEs and between companies which are primarily users of technology.  There are also a range of stakeholders who have shown interest in the issues around digital skills and specific efforts should be made to include those that represent groups on the have-not side of the digital divide.  More research is needed to develop a nuanced understanding of differences among stakeholders.  More work is needed to ensure that the implementation strategy developed to support the digital skills component of the strategy has clear targets, responsibilities and measures of success.

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Strategies Related to ICT and Digital Economy Skills

Overview As noted above, there is a broad assumption that ―if we build it they will come‖ that underpins many digital strategies around the world. Certainly there is evidence that infrastructure is a key driver of ICT adoption and the development of digital skills. Figure 5-0 below demonstrates that access to infrastructure is only the foundation of a digitally literate population.

Figure 5-0: The Relationship between Technology Infrastructure and Digital Literacy Training

ICT INNOVATION STRONG ICT INDUSTY CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT (in ICT / with ICT) CANADA’ CONTENT ADVANTAGE

Cultural Empowerment Rights & Responsibilities Citizenship Social Awareness & Identity Research/Information Fluency Pooling Knowledge Distributed Cognition Judgment Appropriation

CREATE

Problem Solving Creativity Reflection Synthesizing UNDERSTAND Networking Simulation Safety & Security Decision-Making

USE Multi-Tasking Navigation Skills Input/output Skills Accessing Skills Tools & Text Skills

ACCESS OPPORTUNITY COMPETENCE

Distribution, Infrastructure, Tools

Media Awareness Network, 2010

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Factors Affecting the Development of Digital Skills Research has been undertaken to explore the interactions among factors likely to influence the development of digital skills or what Brandtweiner et al. (2010) describe as e-competence. Their model, adapted from other technology adoption models (TAMs) suggests that attitudes (e.g., perceived usefulness), objective hurdles (e.g., access) and social influence affect motivation. Motivation, along with self-efficacy, quality of access and social support, in turn, affect e-competence (see Figure 5-1). This research has significant implications for the development of effective strategies to develop digital skills in Canada.

Figure 5-1: Determinates of e-Competence

Quality of access

Attitudes (e.g. perceived Social support usefulness) e-Competence Knowledge, skills & Intermediate Digital awareness needed to Literacy participate in the digital Motivation economy (e.g. access)

Social influence Self-efficacy

Brandtweiner et al., 2010, p. 817

More research is needed on the role of social support, especially distinguishing between problem solving assistance (technical support) and affective support (CRISP, 2000).

Similarly, models have been developed that attempt to explain the choice of ICT careers. For example, Besecke and Reilly (2006) suggest a range of factors affect choices of STEM careers. They identified personality variables (math and science aptitude, need for achievement, academic performance, self esteem, gendered self- concept); parental family variables (supportive of choices, absence of discouragement of non-traditional career choice); and transforming experience (mentors and role models, enriching opportunities, exposure to a range of career choices). But little of this has been empirically tested and there is scant research evaluating the impact of interventions aimed at encouraging STEM career choices.

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Initiatives to Promote the Development of Digital Skills A plethora of initiatives have been introduced over the past twenty years, aimed at understanding barriers and developing programs at various stages in the ICT career pipeline. These include:  Promoting ICT education choices (for all students, but particularly women); Ensuring all graduates possess the ICT skills needed to succeed;  Developing educational programs aimed to help individuals with both managerial and technical skills meet industry needs;  Utilizing skilled talent to the fullest (especially immigrants).

Canada has a key competitive advantage as an attractive and receptive place for the best and brightest to come from all parts of the world. But we are not doing as well as we should to integrate immigrants into our ICT companies, particularly SMEs – which have limited resources. We need to vigorously pursue integration programs to address the following issues:  Develop skills to promote innovation and the commercialization of technology in order to fuel the development of SMEs and to accelerate the adoption of technology in vertical markets;  ‗Upskilling‘ employees in all sectors as users of technology, particularly in SMEs;  Providing ICT skills development for workers in transition, particularly employees returning to the workforce and employees changing careers and industries (ITAC, 2010).

Specific roadmaps to skills have been included among them the Sectoral Council Program (SCP), Focus on Information Technology (FIT) (ICTC 2008a; 2008b), and Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) Technology Road Maps (CHRC, 2009).

Using technology to develop skills for example discuss the importance of exploring new approaches to pedagogy including games (Doshi, 2006; Markey et al., 2008; Annetta et al., 2010: Beavis et al., 2010; Chang & Kim, 2010; Hsu & Wang, 2010) and the notion of cultivating new literacies through gaming literacy, the use of which has been associated with ―accelerating learning, increasing motivation and supporting the development of higher order cognitive thinking skills‖ (De Freitas & Jarvis, 2007). Recent research has also focused on using avatars and virtual environments, (Falloon, 2009; Padiotis & Mikropouls, 2010; Lee & Fang, 2010; Savin-Baden, et al., 2010). Online and blended learning is also the subject of extensive research (So & Bonk, 2010). For example, some countries have established standards to ensure that all university students take at least a portion of their curriculum online. Other studies focus on the use of social media to support learning (Smythe & Neufeld, 2010) and mobile learning. Studies have also examined the adoption of technology among instructors (Soffer & Eshet-Alkalai, 2009) noting variances by faculty and discipline.

There are also a plethora of initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining under- represented groups in the industry (ICTC, 2007). Many ICT companies have undertaken targeted outreach to immigrants and visible minorities. In Canada, many large ICT companies are federal contractors or federally regulated and so have well-developed

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reporting mechanisms for groups designated under Employment Equity legislation (visible minorities, women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities). Large ICT companies have been at the forefront of advocating ―the business case for diversity‖ (Cukier et al., 2008).

Once they are recruited, companies have a range of programs aimed at supporting under-represented groups in the workplace. Some companies offer mentoring programs, language and communications skills programs on site, and affinity networks to support women, immigrants, aboriginal people and others. Some companies have policies on diversity in the supply chain and have adopted voluntary codes of conduct (Cukier et al., 2009). Evaluations of best practices in the sector have been undertaken (CATAWIT Forum, 2009) but rigorous empirical research is lacking.

Similarly, extensive attention has been focused on various mentoring and support programs (ICTC, 2009). While empirical data on the impact of these programs is limited but there are some promising practices. The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), a multi-stakeholder council which offers services for skilled immigrants matching them with established professionals in the same field, and reports significant success in the ICT sector. While the control group (without a mentor) got jobs more quickly, their searches were less focused and the employment they secured in lower skilled lower paid jobs. In contrast, the mentored group spent more time researching companies and landed more interviews and were more likely to attain suitable employment and higher salaries (TRIEC, 2006).

Finally, and most challenging, are initiatives aimed at shaping societal views. Hireanimmigrant.com for example, is a campaign aimed at challenging assumptions and stereotypes. Large companies can use their spheres of influence to help shape the media representations of under-represented groups and to use their purchasing power (Cukier et al., 2009).

Recommendations from Canadian Stakeholders A review of industry positions on digital skills suggests that there is consensus on the importance of addressing technological competencies. A number of stakeholders have proposed that the Canadian Government needs to work with international organizations, like OECD and the ITU, in order to establish international standards related to digital skills. Furthermore, research needs to be done to assess the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices that use technological interventions to assess the usefulness of these new tools in these areas of learning. As many of these technological intermediaries (i.e., social networking) are fairly recent additions to the digital toolkit, we cannot know how effective they will be in the educational context (both informal and formal and across a number of curriculums). Similarly, as these new technologies are still in their infancy, an emphasis on Internet safety must be part of the digital literacy curriculum for young persons (i.e., cyberbullying, protection from predators, and privacy). This new emphasis ensures that not only will future generations have the digital skills necessary to succeed but also that they will be able to evaluate the risks

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and rewards associated with the information society and the digital world (University of Toronto, 2010).

Canadian Research Alliance for Community Innovation and Networking (CRACIN) argue that the community plays an important role in fostering digital literacy. Specifically: that community networks and other community‐based organizations provide both technological and social infrastructures for ICT access, adoption and use. Community networks also act as important sources of local economic development and innovation. Through training programs, for example, they help ensure that all Canadians, particularly those most at risk of being left behind, have the necessary skills to participate in the networked economy. (Sinclair et al., 2006, p.7‐43)

Providing service to over 100,000 people daily, Canada‘s network of 3,500 community technology centres helps its clients to successfully incorporate ICT into their lives (Sinclair et al., 2006, c. 8) in a cost-effective way (Ekos Research Associates, 2004). Staffed by volunteers and a variety of young facilitators, these community centres offer training on:  Job search;  Software;  Technology literacy programs  Access to community services; and,  Opportunities for cultural integration.

Furthermore, these centres often build relationships with several private and public sector organizations to provide services and experienced staff. This benefit is two-fold. Not only do thousands of people (particularly youths) gain job experience while acquiring digital skills. This program is especially concerned with bridging the digital divide.

Increased innovation and productivity are an often touted benefit of increasing a population‘s digital literacy. Since the community facilitates the development of digital literacy, those involved in such programs can leverage the networking opportunities in order to develop new business relationships. Furthermore, with input from a variety of technical experts, academics, and policy makers, the development of a nation‘s digital strategy occurs on at the macro-level. However, it is at the local level that these strategies are adapted and implemented in a way that best benefits the local constituency‘s needs and wants. In other words, while national strategies to increase infrastructure and access have the possibility of facilitating the proliferation of digital literacy to a population, it is the community that transforms that possibility into reality. As the community plays an integral role in the success of fostering digital skills, those developing the national digital strategy must not only be aware of its importance but also to ensure that their policy reflects the importance of the local.

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Furthermore, when it comes to skills training and development, a distinction is often made between hard and soft skills. The former are usually acquired through formal training or education; the latter are learned on the job. Hard skills, it should be noted, include technical skills and can be applied in a general or in a more specialized manner (OMDC, 2010).

An important part of a national digital economy policy is that provisions be made – such as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program – to ensure that Canada continues to have access to qualified ICT workers, especially those who have management-level knowledge and expertise. By accepting foreign training and accreditation, Canada increases its desirability against a country that requires retraining or recertification for all immigrants.

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC)‘s Media Lab was established to develop a starting point in policy development for digital media. Developing creative talent, supporting the development of digital media producing organizations, and creating numerous projects, the Media Lab quickly established itself as a content creation hub, focusing on the use of new ICTs to create a variety of media content. Since it was established the Media Lab has sought to advance digital entrepreneurship in a number of ways, including implementing their Interactive Art & Entertainment Programme (IAEP). This program combats the shortage of creative talent in the industry by combining the technological and business skills needed to succeed. In addition, the IAEP provides these entrepreneurs with the opportunity to build prototypes of their product. Upon finishing the program, 50% of those involved started their own business; eventually, half of these start-ups become successful SMEs with up to five additional employees (CFC Media Lab, 2010). As well as supporting new talent, the IAEP has also instituted a number of programs for traditional media professionals to develop their own ability to be entrepreneurial and to increase their level of innovation. These programs to develop digital literacy are also meant to spur innovation and to encourage creative risk taking in order to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. Together, these initiatives have attempted to cast Canada as a leader in digital media content creation which, in turn, increases the reputation of other industries.

Table 5-0: Strategies proposed by Canadian stakeholders

Aim: Examples: Sources: Develop a Includes plans for action as well as strategies regarding the ITAC, 2010 national digital collection of metrics, benchmarks, and data about all aspects of skills strategy for the digital labour market Canada Ensure digital Promote enrolment into post-secondary education or training Polytechnics inclusion/Increase programs for lower socio-economic groups Canada, 2010 access for under- Establish scholarships and graduate research fellowships to CARL, 2010 represented encourage high-achieving students Réseau ACTION groups TI, 2010 Expand and support a system to acknowledge foreign credentials AUCC, 2010 Engineers Canada, 2010

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Remove barriers that prevent foreign workers with the necessary CIAIC, 2010 education, training, and experience from working Attract immigrants by providing newcomer orientation and CULC, 2010 integration programs that include some form of ICT training CARL, 2010 Increasing the visibility and participation of women in ICT-related AUCC, 2010 and technical careers through mentorship and training programs Engineers Canada, 2010 Double female enrolments to high value programs by 2017 ITAC, 2010 Educate, inform, and assist Aboriginal youth into educational AUCC, 2010 programs in science, technology, and engineering Engineers Canada, 2010 Adaptive technology and different skill training to increase access CNIB, 2010 for disabled individuals CARL, 2010 Increase access to the infrastructure needed to develop and use CULC, 2010 digital skills by providing computer and Internet access at libraries Réseau des and through Internet Community Access Centres (CACs) and free SADC du wireless Internet zones Québec, 2010 Subsidies (i.e. vouchers, tax incentives, etc.) to ensure that Microsoft Canada, everyone has access to technology that has core digital education 2010 tools Government action to ensure that by 2015 90% of residents and CEFRIO, 2010 organizations have a fixed Internet connection of 100 Mbps or more and firm commitment to ensure that the remaining see the quality of their Internet connection improve considerably. Invest in Expand existing (Canada Social Transfer program, specialized Polytechnics programs for HRDC training) and develop new training programs Canada, 2010 training and re- By 2017, increase total number of digital economy college and ITAC, 2010 training workers university seats by 20% Promote STEM literacy through a national campaign; improve ITAC, 2010 performance in producing science and engineering graduates moving from our current OECD to top 5 by 2016 Work experience to provide youth with both the job experience and Sinclair et al., skills training necessary to succeed 2006 Prioritize regularly updating current training programs to ensure Réseau ACTION accurate development of competencies. TI, 2010 APFTQ, 2010 Encourage flexible learning environment (time and location) to RFAVQ, 2010 enable workers to undergo trainings to stay abreast of latest Barbot et al., 2006 technology. Endorse proven For those training service providers (i.e., universities, colleges, and Polytechnics training service polytechnics) that have a proven track record when it comes to Canada, 2010 providers training or retraining workers should be publically endorsed by the government in order to increase their visibility as well as their expertise in ICT skills training Establish Support programs that promote common industry standards for CIAIC, 2010 common industry training outcomes for specific competencies in close consultation standards and with the industry. definitions Encourage and Digital content creation drives consumers to adopt new CRT, 2010 fund digital technologies which have driven the development of new OMDC, 2010 content creation technologies as well as the skills to use these technologies Nurture the creation and development of digital content using new CFC Media Lab, ICT technology in order to make Canada a leader in the area of 2010 digital content creation

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Technology and art/design are inextricably connected; need to OCAD, 2010 foster creative skills in the use of ICTs to create content ADISQ, 2010 Ensure SMEs Develop programs so that SMEs can keep up with changes in OMDC, 2010 keep up with digital skills so that they can remain competitive against larger changes in digital organizations that have the time and money to constantly retrain skills its workforce to keep pace with evolving skill requirements Engage in knowledge co-creation; focusing on current issues York University, engages and educates employees to support future innovation 2010 Using tax incentives and online skills development to update skills CARL, 2010 Commit to the In order to keep up with the evolution of digital technology and the Engineers pursuit of speed of the global marketplace Canada, 2010 continuous RFAVQ, 2010 professional Ensure that digital skills and literacy programs are included in both CULC, 2010 development and formal and informal education streams lifelong learning Ensure that every individual in the workforce remains proficient in Microsoft Canada, digital skills, regardless of vocation 2010 Support Support collaborative, inter-disciplinary, and cross-sectoral AUCC, 2010 collaboration research and learning opportunities at all levels of government, Polytechnics industry, educational institutions, trade associations, and sector Canada, 2010 councils in order to develop critical thinking, analytical and digital Microsoft Canada, skills 2010 Create state-of-the-art ―living laboratories‖ to create a network and SAT, 2010 community of users and developers Create a skills marketplace to drive market agility and innovation ITAC, 2010 Target and match governmental funds with private sector CFC Media Lab, commitments to build regional centres of excellence to develop 2010 digital skills Build both formal and informal collaborative networks which builds CFC, Media Lab, trust and to increase the level of technical, creative, and business 2010 knowledge among their members Create a ―creativity transfer fund‖ to support faculty and student Polytechnics research at polytechnics Canada, 2010 Research collaboration and the need for multi- and inter- Barbot et al., 2006 disciplinary education Develop Develop a national internship program which will address the ICTC, 2010 programs to labour shortage facing some reasons while also addressing the increase digital skills gap between the skill sets of new graduates and those skills skills required by the industry Invest in knowledge transfer programs, mentorships, and Canadian apprenticeships to facilitate continued digital skills training Conference of the Arts, 2010 ACPFT, 2010 Use digital games to develop educational content Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010 Placement programs provide opportunities for mentoring new ACPTF, 2010 talent, bridging the digital divide as well as guaranteeing succession planning Support and drive collaboration among research institutes, post- Polytechnics secondary educational institutes as well as the public and private Canada, 2010 sector to connect education with industry and to ensure that CARL, 2010 training produces job-ready workers

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Aggressively build awareness, supports, incentives and ITCT, 2010 partnerships to drive change (i.e., infrastructure in place to deliver training may be prohibitively expensive). Support early Develop a foundation of math and science skills to facilitate later Microsoft Canada, education education in computer science, engineering, science, and 2010 opportunities mathematics Use technology to facilitate a more dynamic, personalized learning Microsoft Canada, environment that takes student‘s needs and individual 2010 characteristics into account To promote lifelong learning, make digital skills acquisition a ITCT, 2010 priority from primary school onwards eBay & Google, 2010

Conclusions and Further Research  There is a wide range of digital strategies with varying degrees of specificity in recommendations for the development of digital skills  Through collaboration with multiple stakeholders and across levels of government, develop a national digital skills strategy which defines needs, defines skill requirements, sets benchmarks and provides a plan of action.  Ensure a basic level of digital literacy for all Canadians, attending to digital divides based on age, geography, social economic status, gender, etc.  Provide cradle to grave opportunities to acquire and upgrade skills through a range of formal and informal educational opportunities in partnership with educational institutions, industry, libraries and community organizations.  A standardized curriculum of digital skills training must be developed and implemented in kindergarten and continue until high school graduation.  Invest in programs that provide incentives to train and retrain workers.  Encourage the development of content creation and creative skills.  Support development of skills needed to promote the adoption of digital technology by SMEs.  Support development of skills needed to set up small businesses and digital enterprises along with the skills needed to take these to the second stage of development  Encourage the development of professionals with hybrid skill sets that combine technology and management skills.  Create experiential learning opportunities, internships, etc.  Use digital technology in innovative ways to support the development of education and skills in other areas – establish targets for e-learning experiences among post secondary students.  Dramatically increase the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates.  Support further research into real versus perceived needs, taxonomies of skills and forms of measurement, as well as evaluations of programs aimed at promoting digital skills.  Support collaborative, inter-disciplinary, and cross-sectoral research and learning opportunities at all levels.

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Appendix 1: ICT and Digital Skills Strategies by Country Country ICT Strategy/Policy Infrastructure Digital Skills Digital Skills Expansion Training Definition Afghanistan Yes Yes No No Algeria Yes Yes Yes No Argentina Yes Yes Yes No Australia Yes Yes Yes No Azerbaijan Yes Yes No No Bangladesh Yes Yes No No Benin Yes Yes No No Bhutan Yes Yes No No Botswana Yes Yes No No Bosnia and Yes Yes Yes No Herzegovina Brazil Yes Yes No No Brunei Darussalam Yes Yes Yes No Bulgaria Yes Yes Yes EU Burkina Faso Yes Yes No no Burundi Yes Yes No no Cambodia Yes Yes No No Cameroon Yes Yes Yes No Central African Yes Yes No No Republic Chad Yes Yes No No Chile Yes Yes No No China Yes Yes Yes No Colombia Yes Yes No No Congo Yes Yes No No Cuba Yes Yes Yes No Croatia Yes Yes Yes No Cyprus Yes Yes Yes EU Dominican Republic Yes Yes Yes No Ecuador Yes Yes No No Egypt Yes Yes Yes No El Salvador Yes Yes No No Ethiopia Yes Yes Yes No France Yes Yes Yes EU Gabon Yes Yes No No Gambia Yes Yes No No Germany Yes Yes Yes EU Greece Yes Yes Yes EU Honduras Yes Yes No No Iceland Yes Yes Yes No India Yes Yes No No Indonesia Yes Yes No No Iran Yes Yes No No Italy Yes Yes Yes EU Jamaica Yes Yes Yes No Japan Yes Yes Yes No Jordan Yes Yes No No Kazakhstan Yes Yes No No Kenya Yes Yes No No Kiribati Yes Yes No No Korea Yes Yes Yes No Kuwait Yes Yes Yes No Kyrgyz Republic Yes Yes No No Lao No Yes No No

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Country ICT Strategy/Policy Infrastructure Digital Skills Digital Skills Expansion Training Definition Lebanon Yes Yes Yes No Macau Yes Yes No No Malawi Yes Yes No No Malaysia Yes Yes No No Maldives Yes Yes Yes No Mali Yes Yes No No Malta Yes Yes Yes EU Mexico No Yes No No Mongolia Yes Yes No No Morocco Yes Yes Yes No Myanmar Yes Yes Yes No Namibia Yes Yes No No Nepal Yes Yes No No Netherlands Yes Yes Yes EU New Zealand Yes Yes Yes No Nigeria Yes Yes No No Pakistan Yes Yes No No Paraguay No No No No Philippines Yes Yes Yes No Romania Yes Yes Yes EU Rwanda Yes Yes Yes No Saudi Arabia Yes Yes Yes No Singapore Yes Yes Yes No Somalia No Yes No No South Africa Yes Yes Yes No Spain Yes Yes Yes EU Sri-Lanka Yes Yes Yes No Suriname Yes Yes No No Switzerland Yes Yes No No Syrian Arab Republic Yes Yes No No Taiwan Yes Yes Yes No Tajikistan No Yes No No Tanzania Yes Yes No No Thailand Yes Yes Yes No Timor Leste Yes Yes No No Trinidad & Tobago Yes Yes Yes No Tunisia Yes Yes Yes No Turkey* Yes Yes No No Uganda Yes Yes No No United Arab Yes Yes No No Emirates** United Kingdom*** Yes Yes Yes Yes Uganda Yes Yes No No Uruguay Yes Yes Yes No USA Yes Yes Yes Yes Uzbekistan Yes Yes No No Viet Nam Yes Yes Yes No Zambi Yes Yes No No Zimbabwe Yes Yes No No

*Doğan, 2005; Uçkan, 2009 ** Peterson, 2007 ***E-Skills UK, 2009

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Appendix 2: Academic Definitions of Digital Skills Region Definition of Digital Skills/Literacy Ways of Measuring of Digital Skills/Literacy Source Technological Literacy: The skills to interact with hardware and software Informational Literacy: The competencies to deal with information, normally by means of ICTs (applying Technological Literacy). This is in two stages: how to get (relevant) information, and how to manage that information. Media Literacy: Skills and competences to deal with several

media make them interact and integrate them in a single Ala-Mutka, output. A lower level, multimedia, where interaction would be 2009; Peña- more mechanical, and a higher one, cross media, where López, 2009; interaction and integration respond not to technical Media possibilities but to a strategic design, building an ecosystem of Awareness

different media (and not a simple multimedia output) Network, International Digital Presence: Is centred in the person. These are the 2010 digital skills to monitor and establish a digital identity, and the skills to actively define it and use it for networking or interacting with other people digitally e-Awareness: The most strategic (even philosophical) stage is the one related with being aware on how the world and our position — as a person, group, firm, institution — varies because of digital technologies Digital Literacy: what the most basic ITC user should know about computers, software and basic communication

technologies. This level is not vocationally oriented but serves as a common knowledge base upon which more advanced computer and communication skills can be developed. Tasks at this level could include: cellular telephone usage, turning the computer on and off safely, saving files, using e-mail, using a web browser, and very basic word processing. Digital Proficiency: average office worker with average Ala-Mutka,

computer and communication skills whose skills include 2009 moderate levels of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, e-mail, Internet usage, cellular telephony and cellular applications and very basic troubleshooting and cell phone maintenance. Digital Competency: The initial ICT specialist skills needed to United States and UnitedInternational and States work as an ICT professional Digital Expertise: The highest degree of ICT knowledge and skills necessary for any given profession.

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Intellectual Process of Information Use Definitions Region Definition of Digital Skills/Literacy Ways of Measuring of Digital Skills/Literacy Source Recognises the nature and extent of information  Defines and articulates the need for information needed  Identifies a variety of information sources  Understands the purpose, scope and appropriateness of a variety of information sources and resources  Knows and considers the costs and benefits of obtaining the needed information Accesses the needed information effectively and  Selects the most appropriate investigative methods or information efficiently  retrieval systems for finding the needed information  Constructs and uses well-planned search strategies  Retrieves information using a variety of methods Evaluates information and its sources critically and  Assesses the information obtained incorporates selected information into own  Summarises main ideas extracted from the information obtained knowledge base and value system  Articulates and applies initial criteria for evaluating information and its sources  Validates understanding and interpretation of information through discourse with other individuals, subject area experts and practitioners  Determines if the initial query should be revised Strives for excellence in information seeking and  Understands bias and authority issues when obtaining information knowledge generation  Recognises the differences between accurate and inaccurate information, reliable and unreliable information

a and Internationalaand Sharma,  Continues to seek and revise search strategies and methods until the information 2008; Ala- need is aptly and accurately met Mutka, Uses information appropriately and creatively  Generates main ideas to construct new concepts 2009  Compares new information with prior information to determine value-addedness, contradictions and other unique characteristics  Applies new and prior information to the planning and construction of new knowledge or product  Reassesses and revises the development process for the new knowledge or product

EastSouth Asi and East  Communicates the new knowledge or product effectively to others Understands many of the economic, legal and social  Adheres to laws, regulations, institutional policies and etiquette related to the issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use of information sources demonstrates ethical and legal access and use  Acknowledges the use of information sources in communicating new knowledge of information or product that is generated  Honours and acknowledges the ownership of information Contributes positively to the learning community and  Recognises and respects differing opinions in discussions as well as print and the society, and recognises the importance of non-print information sources information in a society  Proactively seeks to understand different perspectives in order to have an informed opinion  Shares knowledge and collaborates with others to generate new ideas or products that benefit the learning community and the society

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Region Definition of Digital Skills/Literacy Ways of Measuring of Digital Skills/Literacy Source (i) The definition of the information task, (ii) The formulation of strategies to search for information, (iii) Strategies for the location of and access to information, (iv) The use of acquired information, (v) The synthesis of knowledge from prior and current information, and (vi) The evaluation of the information process. (i) The initiation or perception of an information need, (ii) The selection of a topic for further investigation, (iii) The exploration of the required information in order to have Sharma, 2008 a better understanding of the topic,

Global (iv) The formulation of the specific information need, (v) The collection of relevant information, and (vi) the information search closure. (i) The information technology conception, (ii) The information sources conception, (iii) The information process conception, (iv) The information control conception, (v) The knowledge construction conception, (vi) The knowledge extension conception, and (vii) The wisdom conception.

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Appendix 3: ST2L Indicators

Level The student can: 1. Use help functions within an application for assistance 2. Respond appropriately to information presented in dialog box (e.g., replace a file dialog) 3. Select correct printer 4. Use print preview 5. Change page orientation between landscape and portrait 6. Print a specific page range 7. Demonstrate practical keyboarding skills I. Essential 8. Identify and locate the standard menu bar Operational Skills 9. Toggle between two open software applications 10. Create a new file 11. Locate and open a specific file 12. Rename a file 13. Move a file to a different location 14. Search for specific files 15. Use ―Save As…‖ to change the name of a working file 16. Use ―Save As…‖ to save a file to a different location 1. Select the best device to complete a given task, such as digital cameras, scanners and external storage devices 2. Select appropriate uses for word processing software 3. Use the ordered and unordered list features of a word processor 4. Use the table creation feature of a word processor 5. Insert a hyperlink into a document 6. Insert an image into a document 7. Set page margins within a word processing document 8. Adjust line spacing within a word processing document II. Constructing 9. Insert an object using the drawing tools feature of a word processor and Demonstrating 10. Edit images within software using cropping Knowledge 11. Edit images within software using resizing 12. Edit images within software using rotating 13. Edit images within software using brightness/contrast 14. Edit images within software using duplicating 15. Select appropriate uses for Web browser software 16. Identify a Web browser 17. Identify and use the address bar in a Web browser 18. Identify and use the back function in a Web browser 19. Identify and use the Refresh function in a Web browser 20. Identify and use the bookmarks/favourites elements in a Web browser 1. Use e-mail to send a message 2. Use e-mail to receive/open a message 3. Use e-mail to forward a message 4. Use e-mail to reply to a message 5. Use e-mail to add attachments to a message III. Communication 6. Select appropriate uses for presentation software and Collaboration 7. Create new slides within presentation software 8. Enter content within presentation software 9. Play a slide show within presentation software 10. Perform basic digital video editing by removing a section of video 11. Perform basic digital video editing by adding narration 12. Perform basic digital video editing by adding music

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13. Insert an edited video clip into presentation software 1. Perform Web searches that produce relevant results 2. Use the advanced search features of search engines (e.g., Boolean, date limits, language, etc.) 3. Access information through online resources including encyclopedias, libraries, education and government websites, and electronic catalogs (a.k.a. card catalogs) 4. Evaluate Internet sites for accuracy 5. Select appropriate uses for graphic organizer software IV. Independent 6. Create flowcharts as a learning strategy Learning 7. Create concept maps as a learning strategy 8. Select appropriate uses for spreadsheet software 9. Enter data into a spreadsheet 10. Format data in a spreadsheet 11. Delete data in a spreadsheet 12. Use spreadsheets to compute basic formulas 13. Use spreadsheets to create a graph 14. Import and export data (e.g., copying and pasting from spreadsheet to presentation software) 1. Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate use of school computers (acceptable use policy) 2. Use and appropriately cite electronic references 3. Understand and follow copyright laws pertaining to software and/or Internet resources, including duplicating and/or plagiarizing text and media files 4. Identify an appropriate procedure to follow when a peer is using the computer inappropriately 5. Identify an appropriate procedure to follow when inappropriate content is encountered on a computer 6. Display an awareness of potentially inappropriate language while using technology 7. Display an awareness of potentially inappropriate media use in regards to V. Ethical, Legal, technology and Safety Issues 8. Display an awareness that technology is in a state of continual change/advancement 9. Identify security risks that are involved with giving out personal information (e.g., fake eBay sign-in to steal password) 10. Understand that there is no guarantee of privacy on a network 11. Recognize and report potential online predators (e.g., strangers asking inappropriate questions) 12. Recognize the risks of downloading files and documents 13. Recognize the permanency of electronic data 14. Maintain password security 15. Understand the need for virus scans, pop-up blockers, spyware blockers, firewalls and filters Hohlfeld et al., 2010, pp. 387-389

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Government of Canada: Digital Economy Consultation Documents

ABC Life Literacy Canada. (2010). Submission to the digital economy strategy consultation. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/2242/SubmissionDigitalStratV3.pdf

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), Inc. (2010). Improving Aboriginal Peoples‘ place in Canada‘s digital economy. Retrieved from: http://de- en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1842/APTN_Submission_on_Digital_Economy_Cons ultation.pdf

Alberta ICT. (2010). Strengthening Canada‘s digital economy. Retrieved from: http://de- en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1693/Alberta%20ICT%20Council%20Input%20into% 20Industry%20Canada%27s%20DES%202010-07-07.pdf

Alliance des Producteurs Francophones du Canada (APFC). (2010). Pour une stratégie numérique Canadienne en synergie avecles réalités des producteurs Francophones en situation minoritaire. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1151/APFC_Memoire_consultations_publiques_strat egie_num%C3%A9rique_2010.pdf

Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC). (2010a). ACCC‘s response to Industry Canada‘s consultation on improving Canada‘s advantage. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1720/2010digital%20July%209.doc

Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC). (2010b). ACCC‘s response to Industry Canada‘s consultation on improving Canada‘s digital advantage. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/2010/07/13/accc%E2%80%99s-response-to- industry-Canada%E2%80%99s-consultation-on-improving- Canada%E2%80%99s-digital-advantage-3/

Association of Universities and Colleges Canada (AUCC). (2010). Learning from living laboratories: Canada‘s universities contribute to the digital economy. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1181/AUCC%27s%20submission%20to%20the%20d igital%20economy%20consultation_e.pdf

Athabasca University. (2010). Digital economy strategy consultation, Athabasca University – July 9, 2010: A paper to review the overarching strategic issues. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1890/Athabasca%20University%27s%20Submission %20to%20Digital%20Economy%20Strategy%20Consulation%20Process%20- %20July%209,%202010.pdf

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Backbone Magazine, Editorial Advisory Committee. (2010). Strengthening Canada‘s digital economy: Practical steps toward Canada‘s future. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1358/Backbone%20Editorial%20Advisory%20Commi ttee%20submission%20final.doc

Bell Aliant. (2010). Submission by Bell Aliant to the consultation on a digital economy strategy for Canada. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1462/Bell%20Aliant%20Digital%20Economy%20Sub mission%2013%20July%202010.doc

Bell Canada. (2010). Government of Canada: Digital economy strategy consultation. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp-content/themes/clf3/upload/958/100709- DES%20Submission.pdf

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). (2010). Improving Canada‘s digital advantage: Strategies for sustainable prosperity. Retrieved from: http://de- en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1584/Digital%20Economy%20Response%20BCIT%2 0FINAL%20submission.pdf

British Columbia Technology Industry Association (BCTIA). (2010). Government of Canada: Digital economy consultations. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1807/BCTIA%20Digital%20Economy%20Consultatio n%20-%20FINAL.pdf

Canada‘s National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics (TRIUMF). (2010). Growing advanced networking capacities drive Canada‘s innovation capabilities. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp-content/themes/clf3/upload/2358/Digital- Economy-Consultation--TRIUMF-Jul-2010-V4.doc

Canada‘s Association of Information Technology (IT) Professionals (CIPS). (2010). A response to the consultation paper on a digital economy strategy for Canada by the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS). Retrieved from: http://de- en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1753/Digital%20Advantage_CIPS%20Response.doc

Canadiana. (2010). Improving Canada‘s digital advantage: Strategies for sustainable prosperity – Let‘s put Canada‘s knowledge online. Retrieved from: http://de- en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/637/Canadiana%20Submission%20English.pdf

Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) Women in Technology (WiT) forum. (2010). Addressing the Shortage of Women in ICT. Retrieved from: http://de- en.gc.ca/2010/07/12/addressing-the-shortage-of-women-in-ict/

Canadian Association of Internet Providers (CAIP). (2010). Improving Canada‘s digital advantage: Comments from the Canadian Association of Internet Providers.

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Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1885/CAIP_The_digital_economy_2010-07-13.pdf

Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL). (2010). Improving Canada‘s digital advantage: Strategies for sustainable prosperity. Retrieved from: http://de- en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1917/CARL%20Digital%20Economy%20Consultation %20Submission.rtf

Canadian Business Press. (2010). Submission on improving Canada‘s digital advantage. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/uploads/2010/07/Improving-Canadas-Digital-Advantage.pdf

Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow‘s ICT Skills (CCICT). (2010). Canada: The go-to country for brainpower resources in the global digital economy. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/765/CCICT%20Digital%20Economy%20Strategy.pdf

Canadian Conference of the Arts. (2010). Arts and culture in the Canadian national strategy for a digital society. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1035/Digital%20economy%20consultation%20final.d oc

Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN), Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN), Canadian University Council of CIOs (CUCCIO), CANAIRE Inc., & Compute Canada. (2010). Canada‘s digital environment for research, innovation, and education. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/uploads/2010/07/Joint-Submission-FINAL-June-29-with-all-Apps.pdf

Canadian Electricity Association. (2010). Smart grid = Information and communication technologies. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1113/2010_Digital_Economy_CEA_Submission_Pap er.pdf

Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. (2010). Creating Canada‘s digital society. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/755/Digital%20Ecn%20Submission%20July%209,%2 02009%20.pdf

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). (2010). SME perspective on advancing Canada‘s digital economy. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1526/Digital%20economy%20consultation%20Cleme nt%20-%20July%202010.pdf

Canadian Film and Television Production Association (ACPFT). (2010). Submission by the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (ACPFT) to the Government of Canada in response improving Canada‘s digital advantage strategies for sustainable prosperity: Consultation paper on a digital economy

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strategy for Canada. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/uploads/2010/07/CFTPA-Submission-Re-National-Digital-Economy- Strategy-Consultation-FINAL.pdf

Canadian Film Centre (CFC) Media Lab. (2010). The future in focus with Canada‘s digital media talent. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/2322/CFC_Sub_Digital_Economy.pdf

Canadian ICT Federation. (2010). Consultation paper on digital economy strategy for Canada. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/2154/ICT%20Federation%20DES%20Letter%20- %20July%2012,%202010.pdf

Canadian Interactive Alliance/Alliance Interactive Canadienne (CIAIC). (2010). Canada‘s digital future. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/2410/CIAIC-Digital-Economy-Strategy-full.pdf

Canadian Library Association (CLA). (2010). Improving Canada‘s digital advantage. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1889/CLA%20Digital%20Economy%20submission% 20final.pdf

Canadian Library Association (CLA). (2010). Improving Canada‘s digital advantage – Submission by the Canadian Library Association. Retrieved by: http://de- en.gc.ca/2010/07/13/improving-Canada%E2%80%99s-digital-advantage- %E2%80%93-submission-by-the-Canadian-library-association/

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). (2010). Harnessing the digital economy for Canadians that are blind or partially sighted. Retrieved from: http://de- en.gc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Harrnessing-the-Digital-Economy-for- Canadians-that-are-Blind-or-Partially-Sighted-July-13-2010-final-2.pdf

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Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology, Simon Fraser University. (2010). Ensuring Aboriginal involvement in Canada‘s national digital strategy. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1059/McMahon%20- %20Digital%20Consultation%20Full%20Submission.pdf

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Compute/Calcul Canada. (2010). Supercomputing infrastructure: An engine for research and innovation. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/uploads/2010/07/Compute-Canada-Submission.pdf

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Directors Guild of Canada (DGC). (2010). Directing digital media innovation: Submission of the Directors Guild of Canada to the digital economy consultation. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/2331/DGC_Submission_to_DES_Consultation_.pdf eBay & Google. (2010). Submission of eBay and Google to Canada‘s digital economy strategy consultation – July 2010. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1971/eBay%20and%20Google%20- %20Digital%20Economy%20Strategy%20submission.pdf e-Learning Standards Advisory Council (eLSACC)/Counseil Consultatif Canadien sur les Normes en Apprentissage en Ligne. (2010). e -Learning Standards Advisory Council of Canada website. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1846/100709-eLSACC%20submission-.doc.doc

Engineers Canada. (2010). Innovation and accountability: A response to the Government of Canada‘s digital economy consultation paper. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Digital-Economy-Consultation- Submission-June-2010-Final.pdf

George Brown College. (2010). Building digital skills for tomorrow. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1845/George%20Brown%20College%20Submission- Building%20Digital%20Skills%20for%20Tomorrow.doc

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IBM Canada. (2010). Instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/824/IBM%20Canada_Digital%20Economy%20Strate gy.pdf

Independent Broadcasters Group (IBG). (2010). Maintaining diversity in a digital economy: Consultation on a digital economy strategy for Canada. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1841/IBG_Submission_re_Canada_s_Digital_Econo my.pdf

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The Library Association of Alberta. (2010). The Library Association of Alberta‘s response to the digital economy. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/uploads/2010/07/The-Library-Association-of-Alberta-response-to-the- Digital-Economy.pdf

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Neil Squire Society. (2010). Ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities in Canada‘s new digital economy strategy. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/859/Ensuring%20Accessibility%20for%20Persons%2 0with%20Disabilities%20in%20Canada.doc

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Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology. (2010). Digital economy strategy for Canada. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Seneca- College-of-Applied-Arts-and-Technology-Submission-digital-economy- strategyFinal-July-9.doc.pdf

Sky‘s the Limit. (2010). Building digital skills: Increasing computer access to under- resourced youth in Canada. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1830/STL_Response_ICDA_2010.doc

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TechnoMontréal. (2010). Pour une compétitivité et une attractivité renforcées de l‘industrie des TIC au Canada. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/2351/TechnoMontreal%20- %20M%C3%A9moire%20conjoint-13juillet2010.pdf

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University of Toronto. (2010). Building the digital economy through innovation. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/uploads/2010/07/University_of_Toronto_Building_the_Digital_Economy_t hrough_Innovation.pdf

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University of Waterloo. (2010). Digital strategies and Canada‘s universities: A call for unprecedented communication. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/885/uWaterlooDigitalConsult_Response_.pdf

University of Western Ontario. (2010). Western‘s response to improving Canada‘s digital advantage. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1882/DigitalMedia_Western_response_to_consultatio n_paper_July%209.pdf

Waverly Ratepayers Association. (2010). Importance of CAP program in rural areas. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/2010/07/07/importance-of-cap-program-in- rural-areas/

Wesley Clover International. (2010). Building and sustaining Canada‘s digital economy. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/783/WCI%20Input2DigitalEconomyConsultation- July2010.pdf

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WireIE Holdings International, Inc. (2010). Removing broadband deployment obstacles in rural Canada. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/723/wireie_digital_economy_comments_ver.2.0.doc

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York University. (2010). Improving Canada‘s digital advantage: Strategies for sustainable prosperity. Retrieved from: http://de-en.gc.ca/wp- content/themes/clf3/upload/1497/Improving%20Canada%27s%20Digital%20Adv antage.pdf

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