Tools of Liberation

Digital literacies aren’t just skills — they’re tools of liberation, and today I’ll show you how.📖 Show NotesIn this episode of Black-Liberation.Tech, Dr. Renée Jordan takes listeners inside a lesson on digital literacies, reflecting on five that shape her journey as a researcher, strategist, and community builder: design research, discovery, evaluation, sharing, and writing. Through stories from Jordan Nuance LLC and Black-Liberation.Tech, she explores how these literacies empower her leadership and open doors for others. This episode blends reflection, storytelling, and practical insights — with an invitation for listeners to join the conversation.🔑 Key PointsWhy design research is at the heart of equity-centered R&D.The role of discovery in keeping work innovative and future-focused.How evaluation becomes a tool for accountability and storytelling.Sharing as a practice of generosity and democratization of knowledge.Writing as the thread that connects research, reflection, and action.Using AI tools like ChatGPT to extend digital literacy practices.💡 Challenge / Call to Action for ListenersTake a moment to reflect on your own digital literacies. Choose one skill you’d like to strengthen this year — whether it’s discovering new tools, sharing your knowledge, or writing with more clarity. Then, drop your reflections in the comments or share them with your own community.🏷️ KeywordsDigital literacy, design research, qualitative research, evaluation, discovery, sharing knowledge, writing, equity in tech, open educational resources, Black women in tech, Afrocentricity, Ubuntu, podcast reflection, Black-Liberation.Tech, Jordan Nuance LLC