Digital Literacy Resources

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	Broadband 101 Contributed by: UW-Extension Link: http://www.slideshare.net/WI_Broadband/broadband10... 0 Click here to vote This presentation provides an overview of tools that can be used to identify providers and make decisions about service choices
	Building your Online Presence Contributed by: UW-Extension Link: http://www.slideshare.net/WI_Broadband/building-yo... 0 Click here to vote This presentation provides insight on how businesses can manage their online presence.
	Make a Career Plan Contributed by: KnowHow2Go.org Link: http://www.knowhow2go.org/seniors_explore.php 0 Click here to vote A 10-step guide to creating a career plan through exploring interests.
	Develop your College Scholarship Strategy Contributed by: College Board Link: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/scholarshi... 0 Click here to vote This guide provides information on college scholarships. If you and your child decide to invest your time in a search for scholarships, it's important to have an organized system to find, apply for, and win scholarship money. It’s also best to start early.
	Financial Aid Wizard Contributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/fin_aid_wizard/ 0 Click here to vote
	College Affordability and Transparency Center Contributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://collegecost.ed.gov/catc/ 0 Click here to vote An easy-to-use website that identifies the most reasonably-priced universities, as well as the institutions whose prices rise at the highest rates.
	Financial Aid FAQs Contributed by: College Board Link: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/... 0 Click here to vote Answers to frequently asked questions regarding financial aid.
	Adult Students--College Preparation Checklist Contributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/che... 0 Click here to vote If you’ve never been to college, or started but never finished, this page is for you. Need to improve your skills or knowledge? Find a new career path?
	Education Planner Contributed by: Education Planner Link: http://www.digitalliteracy.gov/education_planner.p... 0 Click here to vote Use these interactive self-assessments to discover what you're good at and where you may have room for improvement. Identify the things that interest you and get some ideas about careers to explore.
	Questions About College Life Contributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://www.college.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K... 0 Click here to vote Young people asked these questions about college life. The answers come from current college students. Browse by topic, view the question of the week or read them all
	College Application FAQs for Parents Contributed by: College Board Link: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/apply/college-... 0 Click here to vote Answers for parents to frequently asked questions regarding the college application process.
	College Application Checklist Contributed by: College Board Link: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-appl... 0 Click here to vote Use this checklist to stay on top of application requirements, tasks, and deadlines.
	College Navigator Contributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ 0 Click here to vote Use the College Navigator to find a school that meets your needs. Web-based tool designed for choosing which college that decision much easier by providing students and their families with an easy-to-use website that identifies the most reasonably-priced universities, as well as the institutions whose prices rise at the highest rates.
	Baby Boomers Keep Learning with Continuing Education Classes Contributed by: U.S. News and World Report Link: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/arti... 0 Click here to vote An article discussing obtaining an online education (e.g., program certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree) in order to advance or transition into a new career field.
	Turn Education in to a New Job Contributed by: U.S. News and World Report Link: http://www.usnews.com/education/articles/2010/04/1... 0 Click here to vote The education requirements necessary to advance in your current field or transition into a new career vary by field but often include getting a program certificate or an associate's or bachelor's degree. Most of these education requirements can be completed online, so you can keep your day job while preparing for your new one.
	College MatchMaker Contributed by: College Board Link: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/adv_t... 0 Click here to vote Search by location, majors, cost, and more to find colleges that fit -- from a database of 3,800+ schools.
	SAT Practice Questions Contributed by: College Board Link: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-... 0 Click here to vote Prepare for the SAT with practice questions to find your strengths and weaknesses on the SAT.
	College.gov Contributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://www.college.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K... 0 Click here to vote This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, as well as vocational or career schools). The site is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students.
	La universidad: el sueño comiena hoy (College: the Dream Begins Today) Contributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/04/a-mother%e2%80%99s-... 0 Click here to vote A Spanish-language video (approximately 6 minutes long) that highlights the need for students to begin thinking about college long before they enter high school.
	Art of writing college essays Contributed by: Education Nation Link: http://www.educationnation.com/index.cfm?objectid=... 0 Click here to vote Jacques Steinberg, a New York Times national education correspondent, shares tips on how to write a first-class essay when submitting a college application.