Syracuse University Center for Digital LiteracyContributed by: Syracuse University Link: http://digital-literacy.syr.edu/ Information link about the center at Syracuse University dedicated to understanding the impact of information, technology and media literacies on children and adults (particularly those from underserved populations) in today's technology-intensive society and studying the impact of having or not having these literacies has on people, organizations, and society. |
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Washington State Digital Learning DepartmentContributed by: State of Washington Link: http://digitallearning.k12.wa.us/about/ Washington State manages and offers high quality online learning providers for K-12 students. |
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Nevada Adult Education Resource BankContributed by: State of Nevada Link: http://www.literacynet.org/nevada/nvrb/index.html Cites resources for each of the skill and knowledge descriptors in the Professional Development Self-Assessment for Nevada's Adult Education Teachers. The resources are organized into four categories: Self and Independent Study, Collaboration with Colleagues, Workshops and Trainings, and Coursework |
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Minnesota Literacy CouncilContributed by: State of Minnesota Link: http://www.themlc.org/ Dedicated to sharing the power of learning throughout Minnesota, offers services for adults, children and families seeking to improve their literacy skills. |
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ProLiteracyContributed by: Proliteracy Link: http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?... ProLiteracy champions the power of literacy to improve the lives of adults and their families, communities, and societies. Offers professional development and training, technical assistance, publications, online resources, and credentialing services for program directors, instructors, trainers, and volunteer tutors working with adult learners in the world in which everyone can read, write, compute, and use technology to lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. |
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The Future of the InternetContributed by: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press Link: http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2005/The-Future... A report on the findings of a wide-ranging survey of technology leaders, scholars, industry officials, and analysts that found most internet experts expect attacks on the network infrastructure in the coming decade as the internet becomes more embedded in everyday and commercial life. |
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Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life ProjectContributed by: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press Link: http://www.pewinternet.org/ A "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world--contains articles and information on digital literacy topics. |
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ESL/Civics LinksContributed by: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Link: http://civicslink.ket.org/about/main.xml ESL/CivicsLink is a professional development system for adult education ESL teachers. Developed by adult educators for adult educators and tested in the field, this web-based product is managed by Kentucky Educational Television and prepares teachers to do the following: teach English to speakers of other languages, enhance cross-cultural awareness, and integrate English literacy instruction and civics education. |
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PBS Digital Learning LibraryContributed by: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Link: http://pbsdigitallearninglibrary.org/ The PBS Digital Learning Library is a public media, system-wide repository of digital media learning objects including videos, images, audio, games, and documents. You must be a member to access the resources. |
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Frontline: Growing Up OnlineContributed by: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline... Frontline produced a program to take viewers inside the public private worlds of kids and the internet. |
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Frontline: Growing Up OnlineContributed by: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/kids... Frontline developed materials for teachers, parents and kids to accompany the PBS program Growing Up Online. These resources include downloadable viewing guides for parent and for teachers that includes a seven-part discussion question section, lesson plans for the classroom, resources for building parent-teen online engagement, and a Cyberquiz: "What Kind of Cyber Guide are You?" that explores parents' media management styles. |
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Teach Parents TechContributed by: Google Link: http://www.teachparentstech.org/watch#utm_source=H... Video tutorials on tech support issues and allows users to send simple tech videos to individuals that need technology assistance. |
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Partnership for 21st Century SkillsContributed by: Partnership for 21st Century Skills Link: http://www.p21.org/ A public-private partnership that offers tools and resources focused on 21st century readiness for every student. |
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Google for EducatorsContributed by: Google Link: http://www.google.com/educators/index.html Tools for teachers, collaborative space to share ideas and discussion groups. |
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National Forum on Information Literacy (NFIL)Contributed by: National Forum on Information Literacy (NFIL) Link: http://infolit.org/ Created by the American Library Association (ALA) in response to a Presidential committee recommendation in 1989. Recognizes October as National Information Awareness Month and works to promote the visibility of information literacy by collaborating on a variety of activities with a host of organizations, schools, colleges/universities, businesses, and governmental agencies. |
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Green ICT GuideContributed by: GeSCI Link: http://www.ictliteracy.info/rf.pdf/Green%20ICT_gui... A guide for the purchase, use, and disposal of ICT. |
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Avoiding "Miracle" Health ClaimsContributed by: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/health/he... Guide to avoid "miracle" health claims |