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"The literacy rate in the US has many educators in search of answers about this problem that has plagued our country for decades. Instead of decreasing, the numbers of literacy has steadily increased over the years. This raises a lot of questions about our education system, how it is ran, and why there is such a problem with illiterate people in our country. The NAAL (National Assessment of Adult Literacy) administered tests which revealed that an estimated 14% of US residents would have extreme difficulty with reading and written comprehension. These people can legally be defined as illiterate. This could lead to numerous problems for these people now and in the future. When looking to apply for a job, there are forms that have to be filled out. Adults with literacy issues are unable to fill out these forms which decrease their chances of getting a job and raises unemployment issues."

This tells about the way literacy has increased in the US, and how people with low literacy rates are illiterate.

"The second wave industrial revolution was associated with broad effects to expand the literacy in schools, libraries, so as to incorporate people in to work and life. Policymakers, scholars, public institutions and grassroots movements are striving for broad computer literacy. "

This is about the literacy throughout technology, schools, and the public.

Digital literacy is the ability to locate, organize, understand, evaluate, and analyze information using digital technology. It involves a working knowledge of current high-technology, and an understanding of how it can be used. Further, digital literacy involves a consciousness of the technological forces that affect culture and human behavior.

Use social media mindfully.

A campaign to try and help benefit the internet.

New stuff coming inn to internet

about the internet

I'm finding that my students, just like me, are not using the full power of the Google search engine. We search and click on the first few results, taking the information as valid and relevant. These lessons explain how Google works and how to get better results. I plan to incorporate this into my Digiteen curriculum.

The Facebook family safety center has information on safety. I still feel it is very convoluted and very confusing but it does have some information for educators and parents on the site.

All subjects need to teach students how to search for, analyze and utilize digital information within the subject area. Be grateful for your "how to search" teaching librarian.

a story about how women are learning computer literacy skills all over the world

Some nice resources on creating a safe social network page. A document and an Interactive Whiteboard powerpoint file to use.