Digital Literacy Resources

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	Online Shopping Contributed by: OnGuard Online Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Link: http://onguardonline.gov/media/game-0009-online-li... 5 Click here to vote Are you a shrewd online shopper who can spot a risky offer? Peruse our sales pitches to find out. You decide who gets your business and who gets the boot.
	Financial Tutorials Contributed by: Tech Goes Home Link: http://www.techgoeshome.org/earn 5 Click here to vote Tutorials on such online financial resources as: Moneygirl.com (which offers information about everything from credit cards to home mortgages); The Beehive (which offers various financial information); and Mint.com (which offers tips on effective ways to manage and save money).
	New Mexico State Library Curriculum Materials Contributed by: Fast Forward New Mexico Link: http://fastforwardnm.org/resources/curriculum 5 Click here to vote The New Mexico State Library offers curriculum materials for educators offering a basic skill series and a small business success series in English and in Spanish.
	Data Storage Training Contributed by: Connect Your Community Link: http://www.connectcommunity.org/2010/09/24/module-... 5 Click here to vote An introductory training on data storage including offline and online solutions.
	Introduction to Broadband Contributed by: Connect Your Community Link: http://www.connectcommunity.org/curriculum-center/... 5 Click here to vote Introductory training module on the possibilities of broadband and the Connect Your Community project.
	TechSoup Tips For Maintaining Public Computers Contributed by: Tech Soup Link: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/cookbooks 5 Click here 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.
	Indeed Contributed by: Indeed Link: http://www.indeed.com 5 Click here to vote A job search engine available in more than 50 countries and 24 languages.
	Digital Connectors Contributed by: One Economy Link: http://www.connectorsclub.org/ 5 Click here 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.
	New York State Broadband Speed Test Contributed by: New York State Office of Cybersecurity Link: http://www.nyspeedtest.org/index.php 5 Click here to vote The New York State Office of Cyber Security (OCS) is partnering with the Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany – SUNY to independently test the speed of broadband service available to New York State residents. CTG will collect, analyze, and report the results to OCS, who is deploying state-of-the-art geographic information systems (GIS) to create a clear and accurate broadband map of where and what level of broadband is available across the state, which will help drive policy decisions and future funding.
	Bibliobouts Contributed by: University of Michigan Institute of Museum and Library Services Link: http://bibliobouts.si.umich.edu/BiblioBoutsAbout.h... 5 Click here to vote Bibliobouts project at the University of Michigan funded by IMLS that seeks to teach information literacy through gaming.
	Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicalwords.ht... 5 Click here to vote Interactive tutorial to understand medical words.
	MedlinePlus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthywebsurfi... 5 Click here to vote Guide to healthy web surfing.
	My Next Move Contributed by: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: http://www.mynextmove.org/ 5 Click here to vote This tool is aimed at providing jobseekers with information on more than 900 occupations, as well as local job openings and training opportunities in a simple, user-friendly format.
	Career One Stop Contributed by: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: http://www.careeronestop.org/COS_Aboutus.aspx 5 Click here to vote This tool is designed to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals manage their careers.
	Common Sense Media Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum Contributed by: Common Sense Media Link: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators 5 Click here to vote A nonprofit online education advocacy group developed curriculum to educate kids early about the basics of digital literacy and digital citizenship. The resources currently available are geared for children in grades 6-8 with plans to expand to children in grades K-12 (expected end of 2010).
	Mac Integration Basics Contributed by: Apple Link: http://training.apple.com/itpro/macinteg 5 Click here to vote Training on how to integrate a Mac into an existing Windows or other standards-based network. Explains the process of setting up a Mac system to take full advantage of network services such as directory services, file sharing, printing, and email.
	Digital Literacy Corps Contributed by: Net Literacy Link: http://www.digitalliteracycorps.org/DLC-P4.html 5 Click here to vote Non-profit organization was founded by a middle school student. To date, over 1000 students from middle schools, high schools and colleges have volunteered to repurpose computers or teach in their communities and provide extensive one-on-one training for those who were formerly on the wrong side of the digital divide.
	“Relevancy, Appropriateness, Detail, Currency, Authority and Bias” Contributed by: Karen M. Christensson Link: http://www.radcab.com/ 5 Click here to vote Guide to determine evaluate information.
	Copyright Clarity: How Fair Use Supports Digital Learning Contributed by: Temple University Link: http://mediaeducationlab.com/copyright 5 Click here to vote Digital and media literacy educators and learners depend on the ability to be able to use copyrighted materials, including movies, TV, print, music, and digital media. Learn about your rights and responsibilities under the law and how to help students appreciate the power they have both as authors and users of copyrighted materials.
	San Diego Futures Foundation Contributed by: San Diego Futures Foundation Link: http://www.sdfutures.org/ 5 Click here to vote The purpose of this organization is to improve access to computers and services by making information technology available to underserved individuals, organizations and disadvantaged small businesses through training, education, technical services and equipment.