How to Get a Great Job: Customize Your ResumeContributed by: @yourlibrary Link: http://www.atyourlibrary.org/career/how-get-great-... Click the title to vote This article contains advice on customizing your resume each time you apply to a job posting. |
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Connecting Communities Local Leader FAQsContributed by: Southern Rural Development Center Link: http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/curricula/connec... Click the title to vote This guide is designed to enhance the use and adoption of information technology tools and infrastructure in rural communities. Cooperative extension educators and community leaders can use this guide to improve: |
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Comunicación en LíneaContributed by: Club Digital Link: http://club-digital.com/leccion6 Click the title to vote Abre una cuenta de correo electrónico. El correo electrónico o email es un sistema que permite el envío y recepción de mensajes escritos en una computadora conectada a internet. Una forma de utilizarlo es a través de un programa para navegar internet como Explorer, Firefox o Chrome. |
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Digital TattooContributed by: Digital Tattoo Link: http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/ Click the title to vote What is your digital tattoo? In short, it's your online identity - the bits and data that form who you are online. The goal of this online learning tool is to share resources that encourage you to think about your online presence, to navigate the issues involved in forming and re-forming a digital identity and to learn about your rights and responsibilities as a digital citizen. This website includes writing, videos, images, and quizzes organized within five learning modules: Protect, Connect, Learn, Work, Publish. The modules can be completed individually or in sequence. |
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Standards for the 21st-Century Learner Lesson Plan DatabaseContributed by: American Association of School Librarians Link: http://www.ala.org/aasl/lessonplandatabase Click the title to vote The American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Standards for the 21st-Century Learner Lesson Plan Database is a tool to support school librarians and other educators in teaching the essential learning skills defined in the AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner. Users can search the database for lesson plans by learning standards and indicators, content topic, grade-level, resources used, type of lesson or schedule, keyword and much more. In addition, registered users can bookmark lesson plans in a portfolio for future use, rate and comment on lesson plans in the community, print to PDF and socially share lesson plans on the web, and create and publish their own lesson plans in the database. |
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Standards for the 21st-Century LearnerContributed by: American Association of School Librarians Link: http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards Click the title to vote The American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Standards for the 21st-Century Learner offer vision for teaching and learning to both guide and beckon the school library profession as education leaders. They will both shape the library program and serve as a tool for school librarians to use to shape the learning of students in the school. |
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Living Life OnlineContributed by: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec1... Click the title to vote Parents and teachers often talk about helping you stay safe, online and off. They try to teach you to think critically about what you see and hear, and make sure you have the skills you need to succeed in the 21st century. But the truth is that being a good citizen these days requires the same skills it always has: being honest and respectful of others, and treating other people the way you want to be treated. So whether you are texting or talking, posting photos or playing games, this guide has information to reinforce those citizenship skills that work online and off. |
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Recognize Cyber BullyingContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/beg... Click the title to vote Bullies are no longer just the tough kids on the school playground. With today’s technology, these troublemakers are able to do their taunting online, too. It’s called cyber bullying, the use of technology to harass or bully someone through forums, chat-rooms, with instant messaging, on sites like Facebook and with hate E-mail. Cyber bullies can be smart and savvy web-users, so it may be hard to recognize them at first. But there are warning signs to pay attention to. Being able to recognize a cyber bully and knowing how to react appropriately can help you stay safe online. |
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How to Delete CookiesContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/adv... Click the title to vote When you visit a web site, cookies store site settings and information on your computer. This can be anything from your user ids, passwords or e-mail addresses to items you’ve added to a virtual shopping cart like on Ebay or Amazon. Cookies can be helpful and don’t pose any real threat in most cases. But if you’re sharing a computer and/or don’t want this type of information stored, you can easily delete them. |
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How to Browse and Delete Your Web HistoryContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... Click the title to vote The browsing history is a list of the sites you’ve visited recently and can be used as an easy way to navigate back to that cooking web site you enjoy visiting so much. For safety purposes, knowing how to clear your browser history is an important step in maintaining your privacy and security, especially on shared computers. |
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How to Set up SkypeContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/adv... Click the title to vote Skype allows you to make a phone call over the Internet. It is also popular for its additional features which include instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing. |
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Setting Up a Facebook AccountContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... Click the title to vote Facebook allows you to share photos, update friends and family members about your life, and spend hours playing games and quizzes. Even if you only use it every once in a while, here is how to set up your account with no fuss. |
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10 Ways to Spot a VirusContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/beg... Click the title to vote Your computer can act funny or slow down for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s something simple like a problem with a program. But other times it may be a virus. Viruses can damage your computer and let other harmful programs into your system that steal important information. Knowing how to recognize a virus can help you protect your computer and personal information. |
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5 Ways to Avoid Phishing ScamsContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... Click the title to vote Phishing scams are an attempt to steal your personal and financial information. These scams typically involve email, fake web sites or pop-up messages that are used to trick you into handing over personal information such as bank account or credit card information, Social Security numbers, passwords, etc. Knowing how to recognize and avoid phishing can help you protect your information on the web. |
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How to Use Windows and TabsContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... Click the title to vote When you’re searching the web, there are a couple of ways to open web sites. Using windows and tabs make it easy to view multiple web sites while you’re online. |
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Setting up Virus ProtectionContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... Click the title to vote Learn how to install antivirus software which is used to prevent, find and remove viruses, worms, spyware and other harmful programs on your computer. |
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Introduction to BroadbandContributed by: Connect Your Community Link: http://www.connectcommunity.org/curriculum-center/... Click the title to vote Introductory training module on the possibilities of broadband and the Connect Your Community project. |
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TechSoup Tips For Maintaining Public ComputersContributed by: Tech Soup Link: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/cookbooks Click the title to vote Learn from the experiences of others! Download the free Cookbooks, packed with tips and techniques on maintaining public computers. Each Cookbook has valuable and practical information collected from hundreds of public libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada. From troubleshooting to setting up wireless networks or solving many technology issues, all these great ideas are captured and published here to share solutions from the field. |
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IndeedContributed by: Indeed Link: http://www.indeed.com Click the title to vote A job search engine available in more than 50 countries and 24 languages. |
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Digital ConnectorsContributed by: One Economy Link: http://www.connectorsclub.org/ Click the title to vote From its inception, One Economy recognized not only the natural affinity for technology among young people, but also their potential for spreading technology knowledge and creating a culture of use in their neighborhoods. One Economy's Digital Connectors program identifies talented young people, immerses them in technology training, and helps them build their leadership and workplace skills to enter the 21st century economy. |