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As a teacher think of YouTube as the modern day TV channel. Recently YouTube partneded with over 30 TV networks. You are able to search all categories of learning from subject matter experts to "do it yourself" or cooking instructions. As a free resource, search for data, facts, and other homework assignments across this vast network. You can even create your own channel for your classroom with private access to uploaded videos.

As a teacher resource, e-learning tool, and news organization. Create a personal learning network for your colleagues or classroom. Post relevant classroom information to a group or make public announcements. Real-time information to share with students and parents. Become the voice of education and use Twitter #education.

Engage your students in online literacy learning with these interactive tools that help them accomplish a variety of goals-from organizing their thoughts to learning about language-all while having fun.

The Internet Is Important To Everyone infographic explains why Americans are not using the internet or purchasing home internet service and offers actions our communities...

While the word "literacy" alone generally refers to reading and writing skills, when you tack on the word "digital" before it, the term encompasses much, much more. Sure, reading and writing are still very much at the heart of digital literacy.

Turnitin is revolutionizing the experience of writing to learn. Turnitin's formative feedback and originality checking services promote critical thinking, ensure academic integrity and help students improve their writing. Turnitin provides instructors with the tools to engage students in the writing process, provide personalized feedback, and assess student progress over time.

Have your students sign up to become the Carnegie Cyber Academy's next cadet by completing missions on topics like cyber defense and security. Or, supplement your digital citizenship instruction with games and resources available on their website

Grade Level Skills Help at Internet 4 Classrooms internet resources for teachers & students, children & parents, Educational links, students prepare for assessments

A site that blends interactive learning for kids in grades K-8 with resources for teachers and parents -- all to complement Harcourt School publications

Use the Wikipedia FAQ for Schools page as a resource to help teach digital literacy in your classroom! Students are going to use Wikipedia, so they need to be taught how and when it is or is not appropriate, starting in elementary school. Look, even Wikipedia warns against using Wikipedia in many instances! But it also points out what it can be good for, so explore both sides with students.

Providing educators and students access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction.

I Keep Safe tracks global trends and issues as a professional non-profit organization. It was established in 2005 by policy leaders, educators, law enforcement, technology experts, public health experts and advocates. The research collects and generates positive resources for all who teach youths how to use new media devices and platforms which promotes safety and good health. Content from iKeepSafe maybe used by teachers or any advocate to communicate and promote digital citizenship and media literacy into local programs. Globally, iKeepSafe helps all countries implement digital citizen and lessons by informing public officials, community members and law enforcement to engage upon the universal codes of conduct.

Digizen - Internet Social Networking advice and guidance for young people, parents and teachers

The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 162 million items. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.