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This webpage contains links to information literacy resources. Especially good for media specialists.

Great resource for teaching information literacy. The resources are searchable by type (lesson plan or teaching idea) and grade level. Lessons and projects are relevant and interesting.

The title of this article is : Building Student Data Literacy: An Essential Critical-Thinking Skill for the 21st Century. Authored By: Gunter, Glenda A.  Critical-Thingking skills are essential in 21st century, how can teachers do to ensure our students are information-literate.

A brief study of the current usage of the word "curate." This word has become popular especially among those interested in so-called 21st Century learning/skills. What information do you "curate," and for whom do you present it?

I curate everything for my child, and for my students....apps, websites, games, field trips, resources, books; anything i know they could use and benefit from and enjoy. I also curate info on plants, especially native and edible ones, and how to grow and preserve them, and present it to whoever is interested. I really could "curate" a lot of things, being the resourceful person that I am...but I wouldn't want to come across as a know it all, trying only to speak when I know the info would be appreciated.

Digital literacy in a well-organized presentation of information for educators and parents.

USA TODAY newspapers, article collections and curriculum programs effectively support the literacy and cognitive skills needed for success in college and careers by engaging students in real-world news and information. USA TODAY Education creates innovative, interactive, multi-platform learning programs that engage students with real-world information to improve their literacy and critical thinking skills and prepare them for college and career paths.

Media literacy is suddenly a front-burner issue for schools, thanks to the recent presidential election, a spate of reports on "fake news," and new research demonstrating just how ill-equipped young people are to critically evaluate information they encounter online and via social media.

The title of this article is : Building Student Data Literacy: An Essential Critical-Thinking Skill for the 21st Century. Authored By: Gunter, Glenda A. Critical-Thingking skills are essential in 21st century, how can teachers do to ensure our students are information-literate.

This site offers a wealth of information and many great resources for teachers interested in using digital media for storytelling and other activities.  There are a number of very good, clear, screencast tutorials for teachers to use. Preview a few to see if you might be able to use them with your classes. I thought they were great for high school students, and they inspired me to think about creating my own screencasts for other tutorials! :-)