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"But digital technologies also have made it easy to "write" in all sorts of new ways. We can use more modes and resources, such as image, sound and video. We can remix the work of others -- with and without permission -- and share what we create more easily than ever before. And people do, all the time, and for all sorts of compelling reasons." This link explains the uses and importance of digital writing and why it matters in education -- correlation to the Jenkins reading.

Summary: Expresses the importance of Digital Writing. Digital writing is collaborative and coordinated must have technology in order for it to exist. DW: a written form of expression that shapes success for individuals and groups

This article explains digital writing through an educators point of view. Saying that writing has been "radically transformed" due to technology. The educator, Jeff Grabill, also explains the meaning of digital writing in his words.

Educating parents about social media networks. I like this because I am a big fan of social media networking and social networks are apart of the digital writing.

"To better understand the topic of Copyright and Fair Use, and the special provisions that have been made for educational uses, I combed through a lot of materials that our professor had provided." This is a great source without extra bulk. 

"Educators today confront an ever-shifting landscape when it comes to Internet technologies and their potential for expanding participatory cultures. Henry Jenkins, director of the Comparative Media Studies department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, explores new frameworks for literacy through the lens of participatory culture."

Video Resume: A page dedicated entirely to creating a video resume and how you should do so. It explains what equipment you should use, how to be concious of lighting, and also goes into being careful of legalities and creativity.

The online education database has information on countless subjects with tutorials.

The online education database has information on countless subjects with tutorials.

This is an educational short video by Creative Commons explaining what the CC license is about. It explains the basics of copyright and how others can use copyrighted of pieces. It explains how to make your own artwork into creative commons pieces.

This is an educational short video by Creative Commons explaining what the CC license is about. It explains the basics of copyright and how others can use copyrighted of pieces. It explains how to make your own artwork into creative commons pieces.

Educational standpoint on copyright and fair use

book on digital writing

Definition: It is a means of interfacing with ideas and with the world, a mode of thinking and expressing in all grades and disciplines.

Summary: Digital Tools of Digital Writing Definition-Digital writing is more than just a skill; it is a means of interfacing with ideas and with the world, a mode of thinking and expressing in all grades and disciplines.

"Law provides copyright protection to creative works in order to foster the creation of culture. Its best known feature is protection of owners' rights. But copying, quoting, and generally re-using existing cultural material can be, under some circumstances, a critically important part of generating new culture. "

NETIQUETTE This was a very informative site that talked about netiquette for many different online situations including emails:personal and professional

Covers all types of soical media, net education, cybersafety, ecommerce, email, digital video, and gaming. Each area has a list of rules and there are subsets to some areas such as cybersaftey. Easy to read which is good because there is a lot of information

In depth description of what professional identity is

"REPETITION is the use of similar or connected pictorial elements." This webpage also gives a clear definition of every element of design.

this website goes over all the elements of design.  Probably the coolest part to me is the amount of repetition they use in each description.

Why copyrights matters

Laws for Digital Copying

A funny yet informative take on how McLuhan views media

"This may seem obvious, but judging by the notices we have received, many teachers (and especially students) are under the impression that if it is on the web, then it is up for grabs." This is a very informal, but interesting document regarding copyright, fair use and creative commons. 

this is a great site for kids. it starts them out early learning the basics of copyright

Help you understand copyright

"Classic Graphic Design Theory Elements of Design:Line"