Digital Literacy Resources

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Digital Preservation Management: Implementing short-term strategies for long-term problems


Contributed by: Cornell University
Link: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/dpm/

An online tutorial to provide a basic introduction to and overview of digital preservation concepts and practice for anyone who is interested in learning more about the topic.  

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Teaching Digital Literacy Digitally: A Collaborative Approach


Contributed by: Cornell University
Link: http://web.mit.edu/comm-forum/mit6/papers/Carlacio...

Academic paper on incorporating digital literacy skills in literacy learning to specifically include how to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers in an ethical and responsible manner.

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Consortium for School Networking


Contributed by: Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
Link: http://www.cosn.org/

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is a professional association for school district technology leaders. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders.

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Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium


Contributed by: Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC)
Link: http://www.ctdlc.org/home.cfm

eLearning services for students and educators in Connecticut.

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Connected Nation--Minority Americans Policy Brief


Contributed by: Connected Nation
Link: http://connectednation.org/_documents/cn_minority_...

Policy brief published by Connected Nation on broadband adoption among minority residents.

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Connected Nation


Contributed by: Connected Nation
Link: http://connectednation.org/research/

Reports and publications by Connected Nation on national, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee online trends.

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Cybersmart!


Contributed by: Common Sense Media
Link: http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/

Contains lesson plans, videos, interactive components on safety and security online, manners and cybercitzenship, cyberbullying, and digital citizenship.

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CNS Effective Practices


Contributed by: Corporation for National and Community Service (CNS)
Link: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/effective-...

CNS effective practices: good ideas, successful strategies, and studied findings to help volunteer programs thrive.

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CNS Online Courses


Contributed by: Corporation for National and Community Service (CNS)
Link: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/online-cou...

CNS provides online courses on a wide variety of topics designed specifically to help strengthen national service programs.

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Vaccines: Evaluating Information on the Web


Contributed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Link: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/evalwebs.htm

Guide to vaccines

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Open Learning Initiative


Contributed by: Carnegie Mellon
Link: http://oli.web.cmu.edu/openlearning/index.php

Open Learning Initiative (OLI) builds online courses that are intended to enact instruction or to enact the kind of dynamic, flexible, and responsive instruction that fosters learning.

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California Technology Agency Digital Literacy Videos


Contributed by: California Office of the State Chief Information Officer
Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/californiacio

A series of videos that features California technology and government leaders explaining the importance of Digital Literacy.

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Berkman Center for Internet and Society


Contributed by: Berkman Center for Internet and Society/Harvard
Link: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/

The Berkman Center's mission is to explore and understand cyberspace; to study its development, dynamics, norms, and standards; and to assess the need or lack thereof for laws and sanctions.

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BBC Webwise


Contributed by: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/

A beginners guide to using computers and the Internet.

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Apple Technology for Diverse Learners


Contributed by: Apple
Link: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&sou...

Report for educators that presents information on how to customize learning experiences so that each student gets just the right amount of support based on his or her needs.

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Angelfire Website


Contributed by: Angelfire
Link: http://angelfire.lycos.com/

Free online tool to write your own HTML, CSS, Javascript and CGI Perl scripts online using the file editor. Alternatively, has the capability to develop the site offline and upload files.

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TV 411 Adult Literacy Media Alliance


Contributed by: Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA)
Link: http://www.tv411.org/

ALMA's mission is to help adults gain the basic reading, writing, and math skills needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. ALMA creates multimedia learning materials and distributes them through broadcast television, the Internet, and literacy and community-based programs across the country.

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Rubric Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (RAILS)


Contributed by: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Link: http://www.railsontrack.info/about.aspx

This website facilitates the assessment of digital literacy, information literacy, and critical thinking skills by providing example rubrics, training materials, readings, and a discussion forum.  The rubric on this site serve two goals: first, they allow educators to assess student digital literacy skill levels; second, they articulate these skills so that students can learn what it is they should be able to know and do with regard to information in all formats.  All rubrics included in the site can be modified and saved in new versions by anyone who registers (free) as a site participant.  This site is designed for teachers, professors, librarians, information professionals, students, and parents. 

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Learner Web


Contributed by: Portland State University
Link: http://www.learnerweb.org/infosite/

The Learner Web is a learning support system providing structure and resources for adults who want to accomplish specific learning objectives. A learner can access the system through the Internet. In addition to on-line resources, the Learner Web integrates support services from existing local education programs, community based organizations, tutors, and telephone helpers.

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National Broadband Plan


Contributed by: Federal Communications Commission
Link: http://www.broadband.gov/plan/

The National Broadband Plan lays out a bold roadmap to America's future. These initiatives will stimulate economic growth, spur job creation, and boost our capabilities in education, healthcare, homeland security and more.