Learning/WebLiteracyStandard/Strands
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Introduction
The Web Literacy Standard is made up of three strands: Exploring, Building, and Connecting. In turn, each strand is made up of several competencies. Each competency is comprised of a number of skills.
Exploring
Navigating the Web
The Exploring strand is made up of the following competencies:
- Navigation - using software tools to browse the Web
- Web Mechanics - understanding the Web ecosystem
- Search - locating information, people and resources via the Web
- Credibility - critically evaluating information found on the Web
- Security - keeping systems, identities, and content safe
Building
Creating for the Web
The Building strand is made up of the following competencies:
- Composing for the Web - creating content and making use of technologies for the Web
- Remixing - modifying existing Web resources to create something new | Teach it
- HTML - reading and writing the building blocks of the Web
- CSS - reading, writing, testing and applying style sheets to alter the visual appearance of HTML
- Design & accessibility - creating universally effective communications through Web resources
- Coding/scripting - creating interactive experiences on the Web
- Infrastructure - understanding the Internet stack
Connecting
Participating on the Web
The Connecting strand is made up of the following competencies:
- Sharing & Collaborating - jointly creating and providing access to Web resources
- Community participation - getting involved in Web communities and understanding their practices
- Privacy - examining the consequences of sharing data online
- Open practices - helping to keep the Web democratic and universally accessible