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SLJ Summit 2010: Tom Corbett, Cushing Academy on Vimeo - several interesting points, including seeing the library as not so much as the repository, but the portal to books, information and training users in digital literacy, which is a new skill set. I liked his illustration re: what is must've been like when the transition going from the horse-drawn cart and the first automobile took place, and the similarities with print to digital, etc.

To promote the digital literacy executive order that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger enacted last year, the state's Office of Information Technology has released a series of YouTube videos featuring California's technology leaders answering questions about the importance and impact of residents being digitally literate.

"We all have a digital tattoo, and if we do not choose how to ink it, somebody else will. Rob McTaggart discusses how we might move the fear-based cybersafety agenda forward towards a conversation about digital empowerment and supporting our students' growth in an online world."

"NY Times writers collaborated with the Common Sense Media writer Kelly Schryver to focus on the increasingly important and nuanced question "Who Are You Online?" Times and Learning Network content as well as offerings from Common Sense Media's K-12 Digital Literacy and Citizenship curriculum for teaching and learning about this complex issue." Lots of avenues to take this material in working with students.

"Internet Wisdom (iWisdom) represents a holistic approach to Cyber Citizenship and Digital Literacy that includes the consideration of four key spheres of influence, technology, community, legislation, and curriculum. Each of these spheres has a unique and important role that shapes a balanced perspective of the internet and its educational potential. \n"

A very cool site exploring different aspects of digital literacy.

The very latest from Common Sense Media: This FREE, pioneering curriculum is designed to empower students to be smart about how they create, communicate, and treat others in our 24/7 digital world. Browse the units to find the right lessons for your students.

"Blogger's Guide to Creative Commons: In Pictures" #copyright #etmooc http://t.co/NjzHRwq0"  answers copyright questions in easy to read/understand infographics