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"web literacy materials demystify the process Web so you can impart the vital skills students need to be safe, successful 21st century learners. "

"Dawn of the New Literacies"

ISTE Learning is an anytime, anywhere online community for professional development where educators can sample free concepts, buy cool resources and exchange creative ideas. This space provides relevant learning experiences in multiple formats to strengthen the teaching experience and grow digital literacy.

"What Is ISTE Learning? ISTE Learning is an anytime, anywhere online community for professional development where educators can sample free concepts, buy cool resources and exchange creative ideas. This space provides relevant learning experiences in multiple formats to strengthen the teaching experience and grow digital literacy. ISTE Learning's Mission The mission of ISTE Learning is to provide robust leadership, learning and teaching opportunities that are grounded in the NETS to support educators in effectively implementing technology into their learning environments."

Wealth of free information and workshops to promote financial literacy for Grades K-12

The curriculum is designed to be interactive, discussion filled and allow students to learn through hands-on and scenario activities. Each workshop contains a resource booklet for both educators and students that can be downloaded in PDF form, presentations to accompany the lesson and animated videos to help frame the conversation.

At Google, we support the education of families on how to stay safe online. That's why we've teamed up with online safety organization iKeepSafe to develop curriculum that educators can use in the classroom to teach what it means to be a responsible online citizen. The curriculum is designed to be interactive, discussion filled and allow students to learn through hands-on and scenario activities.

free delivery of innovative and motivational digital learning content with a primary emphasis on children's literacy and creative expression.

"This site, Multiple Intelligences for Adult Literacy and Education, applies Dr. Gardner's theory to adult education. With this site we hope to inspire teachers and tutors to discover innovative ways to help their learners succeed, based on their learners' intelligences."

Thanks to Julie Lehmer for sharing this one

""Our research suggests a strong correlation between kids using technology and wider patterns of reading and writing," Jonathan Douglas, director of the National Literacy Trust, told BBC News. "Engagement with online technology drives their enthusiasm for writing short stories, letters, song lyrics or diaries." "

An interesting lecture by Michael Wesch, creator of several YouTube videos. Listen to what he says about student learners.

An ezine about Macs in education. iPods in education, mobile learning, 21st century literacy, 100 best FREE applications for the iPod Touch, Lesson plans, managing a computerlab

Global SchoolNet's mission is to support 21st century learning. We engage teachers and students in meaningful project learning exchanges with people around the world to develop literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding. We prepare youth for full participation as productive and effective citizens in an increasing global economy.

So you teach photoshop? Or maybe digital literacy and ethics? Check this out

This is a good article authored by Melissa Kelly, an educator affiliated with several Florida programs and also a proponent for technology in the classroom. The article touches on several of our LTMS 600 classroom discussion topics. New literacies, cost/open source options, parental buy-in and other (tech integration) concerns are highlighted. Several of her discussion points are confirming for many of our classroom topics.

"As digital screens proliferate and people move from print to pixel, how will the act of reading change? " ~ Smithsonian Magazine

Cute for very young children

Interesting read on how tech trends impact eduation