Digital Literacy Resources

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	FCC Broadband Speed Test Contributed by: Federal Communications Commission Link: http://www.broadband.gov/qualitytest/about/ 0 Click here to vote The purpose of the Consumer Broadband Test (Beta) is to give consumers additional information about the quality of their broadband connections and to create awareness about the importance of broadband quality in accessing content and services over the internet. Additionally, the FCC may use data collected from the Consumer Broadband Test (Beta), along with submitted street address, to analyze broadband quality and availability on a geographic basis across the United States.
	TechSoup for Libraries Contributed by: Tech Soup Link: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/ 0 Click here to vote TechSoup for Libraries is a project of TechSoup Global, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to making technology and technology education available and affordable to nonprofits and libraries all over the world. As of June 2009, it has distributed over 4.9 million donated and discounted products to nonprofits and public libraries across the globe, freeing up more than US$1.4 billion dollars for other uses.
	Reintegration of Ex-Offenders - Adult Program Contributed by: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: http://www.doleta.gov/RExO/aboutRExO.cfm 0 Click here to vote A US Department of Labor program designed to strengthen urban communities through an employment-centered program that incorporates mentoring, job training, and other comprehensive transitional services. This program seeks to reduce recidivism by helping former inmates find work when they return to their communities, as part of an effort to build a life in the community for everyone.
	Beyond.com Contributed by: Beyond.com Link: http://www.beyond.com/ 0 Click here to vote Beyond.com is a network of niche career communities, providing access to thousands industry and web sites.
	Kathy Shrock's Guide for Educators Contributed by: Discovery Education Link: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/... 0 Click here to vote Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and learning.
	Digital Nation: Expanding Internet Usage Contributed by: National Telecommunications and Information Administration Link: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/reports/2011/NTIA_Internet... 0 Click here to vote The new millennium has witnessed a rapid rise in broadband Internet connections in the United States. While the growth rate of total Internet connections at home slowed somewhat after 2001, the number of household broadband connections grew rapidly over the last decade. As of October 2010, the nationwide broadband adoption rate equaled 68.2 percent of households, up from 63.5 percent one year earlier. Overall, the growth of broadband Internet adoption in the United States stems from two sources: (1) supplanting dial-up services in many households, and (2) expanding the market for household Internet connections.
	Digital Media: New Learners for the 21st Century Contributed by: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Link: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/digitallearners/ 0 Click here to vote Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century addresses this vital question, taking viewers to the frontlines of what is rapidly becoming an education revolution. The film, targeted at parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about education in America, explores how exceptional educators are increasingly using digital media and interactive practices to ignite their students' curiosity and ingenuity, help them become civically engaged, allow them to collaborate with peers worldwide, and empower them to direct their own learning.
	Texas Workskills Development in Libraries Contributed by: The Texas Library System State of Texas Link: http://twdl.org/content/digital-literacy-corps 0 Click here to vote This project seeks to enhance and build the workforce skills of Texas residents by assisting Texas library staff, management and volunteers in gathering 21st century job training resources that can be easily accessed and offered to all Texans.
	MyMoney.gov Contributed by: U.S. Department of Treasury Link: http://www.mymoney.gov/contact-us.html 0 Click here to vote MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are buying a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you maximize your financial decisions. Throughout the site, you will find important information from 20 Federal agencies and Bureaus designed to help you make smart financial choices.
	How to Find Reliable HIV/AIDS Treatment Information on the Internet Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://orise.orau.gov/files/hctt/AIDSTreatment_rev... 0 Click here to vote Guide to finding reliable HIV/AIDS treatment information online.
	MedlinePlus: Evaluating Health Information Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/evaluatinghealt... 0 Click here to vote Guide to evaluating health information.
	MedlinePlus: Health Literacy Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthliteracy.... 0 Click here to vote Guide to health literacy.
	MedlinePlus: Understanding Medical Research Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/understandingme... 0 Click here to vote Guide to understanding medical research.
	Medline Plus Contributed by: National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aboutmedlineplu... 0 Click here to vote The National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
	Understanding Risk: What Do Those Headlines Really Mean? Contributed by: National Institute on Aging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/understa... 0 Click here to vote A fact sheet to help you understand older individuals understand news reports.
	Helping Older Adults Search for Health Information: A Toolkit for Trainers Contributed by: National Institute on Aging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/toolkit/toolkit.html 0 Click here to vote Resource developed by the National Institute on Aging. Use these free, easy-to-use training materials to help older adults find reliable, up-to-date online health information on their own.
	Making Your Website Senior Friendly Contributed by: National Institute on Aging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/making-y... 0 Click here to vote This tip sheet offers research-based guidelines that can help create websites that work well for older adults, the fastest-growing group of Internet users.
	Online Health Information: Can You Trust It? Contributed by: National Institute on Aging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/online-h... 0 Click here to vote Guide to finding reliable information online for older adults.
	Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle Contributed by: National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health Link: http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov/ 0 Click here to vote Interactive site on cancer risk
	Digital Learning Commons Contributed by: Digital Learning Commons State of Washington Link: http://www.learningcommons.org/ 0 Click here to vote Nonprofit organization working to improve access to educational opportunities and learning resources by providing high-quality educational materials, online courses, and technology tools to all students and teachers in Washington State.