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There are several ways to get involved and give feedback on the standard: | There are several ways to get involved and give feedback on the standard: | ||
* Use '''[https://weblitstd.wufoo.com/forms/mozilla-web-literacy-standard-specification-v10/ this feedback form]''' to give an indication of what you like, any questions you have, and constructive criticsm. ''(updated!)'' | * Use '''[https://weblitstd.wufoo.com/forms/mozilla-web-literacy-standard-specification-v10/ this feedback form]''' to give an indication of what you like, any questions you have, and constructive criticsm. ''(updated!)'' | ||
* Join us for our regular [[Learning/WebLiteracyStandard/Calls|community calls]] | * Join us for our regular '''[[Learning/WebLiteracyStandard/Calls|community calls]]''' | ||
* Discuss the standard on the '''[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/mozilla.webmaker Mozilla Webmaker list]''' | * Discuss the standard on the '''[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/mozilla.webmaker Mozilla Webmaker list]''' | ||
* Tweet '''[http://twitter.com/weblitstd @WebLitStd]''' and/or use the '''[https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=%23weblitstd&src=typd #WebLitStd]''' hashtag | * Tweet '''[http://twitter.com/weblitstd @WebLitStd]''' and/or use the '''[https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=%23weblitstd&src=typd #WebLitStd]''' hashtag | ||
* Respond to posts on the Web Literacy Standard '''[http://weblitstd.tumblr.com blog]''' | * Respond to posts on the Web Literacy Standard '''[http://weblitstd.tumblr.com blog]''' | ||
* '''[https:// | * '''[https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/webmaker/resource/weblit/ Translate the standard]''' into other languages | ||
== Promoting the Standard == | == Promoting the Standard == | ||
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*'''October 2013''' - 'Code freeze' to finalise v1.0 of the Standard | *'''October 2013''' - 'Code freeze' to finalise v1.0 of the Standard | ||
*'''25-27 October 2013''' - v1.0 of the Web Literacy Standard launched at the Mozilla Festival | *'''25-27 October 2013''' - v1.0 of the Web Literacy Standard launched at the Mozilla Festival | ||
*'''November 2013 onwards''' - Organizations start to | *'''November 2013 onwards''' - Organizations start to adopt with the Standard | ||
*'''2014''' - Ongoing revision/updates to the Standard | *'''2014''' - Ongoing revision/updates to the Standard | ||
Revision as of 14:06, 23 October 2013
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Web Literacy standard | |
| Owner: Doug Belshaw, Carla Casilli | Updated: 2013-10-23 | |
| An open learning standard comprising the skills and competencies people need to read, write and participate effectively on the web. | ||
Current status: v1.0 of the specification NOW LIVE! on webmaker.org
Many thanks to the Mozillians and community members who have contributed so far!
Introduction
Where do you go if you want to get better at your web skills? How do you even know what's important to learn? The Web Literacy Standard comprises a map of competencies and skills that Mozilla and our community of stakeholders believe are important to pay attention to when getting better at reading, writing and participating on the web. The Web Literacy Standard is part of Mozilla’s ongoing goal to create a generation of webmakers – those who can not only elegantly consume but also write and participate on the web. ...Read more
Strands
The Web Literacy Standard is made up of three strands. Each strand has a number of competencies, which are further sub-divided into skills:
Getting involved
There are several ways to get involved and give feedback on the standard:
- Use this feedback form to give an indication of what you like, any questions you have, and constructive criticsm. (updated!)
- Join us for our regular community calls
- Discuss the standard on the Mozilla Webmaker list
- Tweet @WebLitStd and/or use the #WebLitStd hashtag
- Respond to posts on the Web Literacy Standard blog
- Translate the standard into other languages
Promoting the Standard
- Download and share this printable bookmark/flyer (PDF) explaining and linking to the Web Literacy Standard
Roadmap
- February 2013 - Work begins
- February-April 2013 - Community calls working on the framework
- 26 April 2013 - Soft launch of first draft of Web Literacy Standard
- 26 July 2013 - Request For Comments (RFC): milestone release of Standard
- May-September 2013 - Feedback and iteration
- October 2013 - 'Code freeze' to finalise v1.0 of the Standard
- 25-27 October 2013 - v1.0 of the Web Literacy Standard launched at the Mozilla Festival
- November 2013 onwards - Organizations start to adopt with the Standard
- 2014 - Ongoing revision/updates to the Standard