Digital Literacy Made Simple

"Digital literacy describes skills and ways of thinking related to the use of technology, including the technical competence to communicate, evaluate and interpret digital information, navigate websites and understand why all these skills are important. All students need these skills to be responsible participants in school and society. However, teaching digital literacy can be challenging for teachers who have many other content standards they must address. In this book, two innovative educators demonstrate how to weave digital literacy skills throughout instruction in small ways, with simple strategies to discuss, model, mentor, build a learning culture and create digital experiences to improve students' digital literacy skills and habits. Through the use of practical examples that all teachers can implement immediately, this book is a useful guide for any teacher working to encourage digital literacy in their students"--

Discover and explore simple ways to teach digital literacy skills throughout the day and across various content areas, without a formal digital literacy curriculum. Digital literacy describes skills and ways of thinking related to the use of technology, including the technical competence to communicate, evaluate and interpret digital information, navigate websites and understand why all these skills are important. All students need these skills to be responsible participants in school and society. However, teaching digital literacy can be challenging for teachers who have many other content standards they must address. In this book, two innovative educators demonstrate how to weave digital literacy skills throughout instruction in small ways, with simple strategies to discuss, model, mentor, build a learning culture and create digital experiences to improve students’ digital literacy skills and habits. The book: • Defines the fundamental elements of digital literacy and why they are important for students to understand. • Offers teaching strategies for integrating digital literacy into lessons across a range of content areas. • Provides case studies of classroom teachers using mini-strategies to improve students’ digital literacy skills and habits. • Includes resources for teachers to use as they develop digital literacy strategies. Through the use of practical examples that all teachers can implement immediately, this book is a useful guide for any teacher working to encourage digital literacy in their students. Audience: Elementary and secondary teachers; instructional coaches; technology leaders; and school library media specialists

Digital Literacy Unpacked not only offers a snapshot of innovative approaches to digital literacy, but also intends to provoke discussion, encourage collaboration and inspire – whatever the role or context.

Rethinking Learning for a Digital Age addresses the complex and diverse experiences of learners in a world embedded with digital technologies. The text combines first-hand accounts from learners with extensive research and analysis, including a developmental model for effective e-learning, and a wide range of strategies that digitally-connected learners are using to fit learning into their lives. A companion to Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age (2007), this book focuses on how learners’ experiences of learning are changing and raises important challenges to the educational status quo. Rethinking Learning for a Digital Age: moves beyond stereotypes of the "net generation" to explore the diversity of e-learning experiences today analyses learners' experiences holistically, across the many technologies and learning opportunities they encounter reveals digital-age learners as creative actors and networkers in their own right, who make strategic choices about their use of digital applications and learning approaches. Today’s learners are active participants in their learning experiences and are shaping their own educational environments. Professors, learning practitioners, researchers, and policy-makers will find Rethinking Learning for a Digital Age invaluable for understanding the learning experience, and shaping their own responses.

Unlock Your Financial Potential with "Financial Literacy: Money Matters Made Simple" Are you a young adult eager to take control of your financial future? Look no further – this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to financial success! Packed with practical tips and actionable strategies, "Financial Literacy: Money Matters Made Simple" empowers you to navigate the complex world of personal finance with ease. Inside, you'll learn: Master the Basics: From budgeting and saving to managing debt and planning for retirement, you'll gain a solid understanding of essential financial principles that lay the foundation for a secure financial future. Stock Market Investing Demystified: Dive into the world of stock market investing and learn how to build wealth through strategic investment strategies. Discover the secrets to selecting winning stocks, maximizing returns, and minimizing risks. Day Trading Strategies for Beginners: Ready to dip your toes into day trading? Uncover proven day trading techniques and tactics that can help you capitalize on short-term market fluctuations and generate impressive returns. Unlock the Power of Dividend Investing: Explore the lucrative world of dividend investing and harness the power of passive income. Learn how to identify high-yield dividend stocks, build a diversified portfolio, and watch your wealth grow over time. Make Money Online: Looking for ways to supplement your income or escape the 9-to-5 grind? Explore a variety of online money-making opportunities, from freelance gigs to e-commerce ventures, and discover how to turn your passions into profits. Passive Income Strategies: Say goodbye to the traditional paycheck and hello to passive income streams! Explore a range of passive income strategies, including real estate investing, digital product creation, and more, and learn how to create multiple streams of income that work for you, even while you sleep. Whether you're a recent college graduate, a young professional, or simply someone eager to take control of their financial destiny, "Financial Literacy: Money Matters Made Simple" is your ultimate guide to achieving financial success. Get ready to unlock your financial potential and embark on the path to prosperity.

From the publisher: Living in today's digital age provides a wealth of learning opportunities and a wide range of communication possibilities. Along with its many benefits, the World Wide Web poses real challenges to even the most informed user, from misinformation to unedited work to plagiarism. How can we teach students to use the Internet intelligently and responsibly? In this insightful resource, internationally recognized professor and author R.W. Burniske takes an in-depth look at the Internet's advantages and risks and shows teachers how to incorporate technology to help students communicate clearly, accurately, and purposefully. Using specific case studies, teacher tips, and practical ideas, this valuable resource gives teachers guidelines to help students develop their ability to: use language critically and tactfully, assess visual content on the Web, critically evaluate Web sites for validity and reliability, practice ethics and etiquette on the Internet, and analyze online information for credibility, logic, and embedded emotional content. Literacy in the Digital Age, Second Edition, provides everything educators need to make digital literacy a vital part of their classroom instruction.

This book brings together a group of internationally-reputed authors in the field of digital literacy. Their essays explore a diverse range of the concepts, policies and practices of digital literacy, and discuss how digital literacy is related to similar ideas: information literacy, computer literacy, media literacy, functional literacy and digital competence. It is argued that in light of this diversity and complexity, it is useful to think of digital literacies - the plural as well the singular. The first part of the book presents a rich mix of conceptual and policy perspectives; in the second part contributors explore social practices of digital remixing, blogging, online trading and social networking, and consider some legal issues associated with digital media.

"Readers leery of ramping onto the information highway and surfers suffering Internet overload will value the solid advice supplied by Gilster." --Booklist. "Paul Gilster's intelligent, sobering look at the Internet is a breath of fresh air." --Amazon.com "This book sheds light on the skills that Web surfers need to separate the digital garbage from the golden nuggets of good data. It's a good place to start for adult newcomers to the information highway." --Courant Now in paper! Digital Literacy provides Internet novices with the basic thinking skills and core competencies they'll need to thrive in an interactive environment so fundamentally different from passive media. PAUL GILSTER (Raleigh, North Carolina) is the author of The Web Navigator and Finding It on the Internet which have sold over 200,000 copies.