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Explore a library of online classes that are free of charge and designed to help adults with basic digital skills. Start learning with our digital literacy curriculum today.

Media used to be straightforward. People produced things like magazines, newspapers, radio and television, then distributed them to the masses. Today, we have a network of digital connections with no beginning and no end. But there’s one thing about media that hasn’t changed: Media are constructions. For more Digital Literacy 101 resources ...

Find out what digital literacy is in the first episode of our Digital Literacy course – part of our 'Go The Distance' course, giving you the skills and knowledge you need to be a top-class distance learner! For more information about digital literacy, English language and study skills for distance learners, visit us at http://www.bbc.co.uk ...

Digital literacy is the ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and networks to access, manage, evaluate, and create information. It involves understanding how to work with digital devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets efficiently and safely. Digital literacy also includes recognizing and respecting online etiquette ...

In this video, you'll learn how digital literacy is not just a skill in its own right, but also an amplification of other important skills and literacies students need to succeed in higher education and the workplace. This video was created to support the free 'Cultivating Digital Literacy' course on the Adobe Education Exchange. This course ...

Learn about the term "digital literacy." For more videos like this one, visit odyssey.lib.vt.edu. Illustrations adapted from Visual Generation. Music: "This is My Jam" by Will Van De Crommert (Storyblocks)

This video was created to support the free 'Cultivating Digital Literacy' course on the Adobe Education Exchange. This course aims to help educators cultivate digital literacy in their campus, course or class. Sign up now and start learning for free: https://adobe.ly/2IeTRje You can also view all the videos in this course as a playlist here ...

In this video, you'll learn why digital literacy is essential for students' everyday lives, in areas like as personal growth and civic engagement. This video was created to support the free 'Cultivating Digital Literacy' course on the Adobe Education Exchange. This course aims to help educators cultivate digital literacy in their campus, course ...

Learn how to stay safe online in this episode of our Digital Literacy course – part of our 'Go The Distance' course, giving you the skills and knowledge you need to be a top-class distance learner! For more information about digital literacy, English language and study skills for distance learners, visit us at http://www.bbc.co.uk ...

This video looks at the digital literacy concept “Digital Media Are Networked.” Traditional media like radio, television, print, are largely “one way,” meaning you can’t really do anything but listen, watch or read them. In today’s ultra-networked world, digital media are interconnected and interactive. For more Digital Literacy 101 ...

You're not always on your own as a distance learner – get the digital skills you need to work well with others in this episode of our Digital Literacy course – part of our 'Go The Distance' course, giving you the skills and knowledge you need to be a top-class distance learner! For more information about digital literacy, English language ...

Digital literacy is a term you may have heard more about during the past few years, but what does it mean and why is it important? http://www.derby.ac.uk/tel

Master's in Communication students provide digital literacy training to active older adults.

Digital literacy is the ability to use, understand, and create digital content. Yimin’s idea is that kids and teens need to understand the risks and challenges in accessing the internet, and learn digital literacy skills so they may be able to become competent digital citizens. Yimin is a 13-year-old student at Southlands Elementary. He is ...

In this video, you'll learn how assigning digital projects to your students can greatly improve their level of engagement and learning outcomes. This video was created to support the free 'Cultivating Digital Literacy' course on the Adobe Education Exchange. This course aims to help educators cultivate digital literacy in their campus, course ...

Watch this video to learn more about the value of developing digital literacy skills in the workplace. Being digitally literate means having skills that allow you to confidently explore new technologies, critically engage with the things you read and easily adapt to change within a digital world. Key links from the video: - What is digital ...

In this video, you'll learn why digital literacy is crucial for helping students adapt to the future job market, where the requirements for success may be difficult to predict. This video was created to support the free 'Cultivating Digital Literacy' course on the Adobe Education Exchange. This course aims to help educators cultivate digital ...

First thing’s first: what is media literacy? In our first episode, Jay breaks this question down and explains how we’re going to use it to explore our media saturated world. Introduction: How much media do you consume? 0:00 What Media is 1:04 Media Literacy 2:30 Media Messages vs. Media Effects 3:50 Encoding and Decoding 4:44 Thought Bubble ...

Now that you have a solid understanding of the media landscape, it’s time to equip you with the essential skills for navigating it. *** Resources: NAMLE on Media Literacy https://namle.net/publications/media-literacy-definitions/ Digital divide persists even as lower-income Americans make gains in tech adoption http://www.pewresearch.org/fact ...

Designed for home and school to engage young people in online safety through free interactive activities & dynamic storytelling. Created by Internet Matters.

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we communicate and increased our reliance on technology to get things done. Naturally, it has also underscored the critical importance of digital literacy for older Americans, who may not be as comfortable accessing information and services online. In this webinar presented in partnership with the ...

Seniors can now learn to use digital services in libraries as part of a free digital literacy programme. They will be taught things like how to access free digital newspapers and borrow books with the National Library Board mobile app. The programme is available at 25 public libraries. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub ...

Are you tired of feeling left behind in a world that seems to be moving faster than you can keep up with? Well, fear not! Join technology strategist and educator, Shauna Begley, in this engaging talk where she shares the secrets to becoming the master of your digital domain. Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed and hello to unlocking the keys to ...

Are digital natives automatically digitally literate? Is digital literacy just about technology? Is digital literacy a replacement for traditional literacy? Discover the truth behind these myths in this video. Creators: Julia Feerrar, Yemi Awotayo Contributors: Tim Becker, Chloe Robertson, Kayla McNabb, Katlyn Griffin, Lisa Becksford For ...

How do we decipher between what is true and what is not without becoming data scientists? How can we use information to make better decisions? Data literacy opens our eyes and enables us to succeed in the digital revolution. Jordan is a fierce lover of the world of data and analytics, calling himself a “data nerd.” Besides his love of all ...

Webinar: Digital literacies Recorded in October 2021 In this session for World Teachers' Day, Nicky Hockley looks at some of the theory underpinning digital literacies and explores how teachers can develop their learners’ digital literacies (while often developing their own!). As English language teachers, we are helping our students to ...

Now, more than ever, the ability to navigate online resources is crucial. As your community relies increasingly on technology, whether to access health information online, or to book appointments through tele-health, it’s important that everyone understands these resources. Join us for our first event in the series “Tips and Tools for ...

Senior Tech Connect in Oceanside offers free digital literacy classes for seniors throughout San Diego County.

How do you provide adults with access to digital technologies and opportunities for digital skill development? In this webinar, Dr. Jen Vanek, Director of Digital Learning and Research at the EdTEch Center at World Education, and Dr. Kathy Harris, Director of the Literacy, Language, & Technology Research group at Portland State University ...

Computer Classes for Seniors by Alejandro Over the past two decades, computer use, among older adults has doubled. And today, 67 percent of seniors are using the internet, according to a Research Center report. However, despite the growing trend towards a more computer-savvy population, many older adults fall behind younger generations when it ...

As educators, it is our responsibility to help our students acquire not just digital skills but also, and perhaps most crucially, digital literacy. Source: Technology for Teaching and Learning 1 Book by Bilbao et al., (2019) Music: Motivational Day AudioCoffee www.pixabay.com

The digital revolution is changing our world faster than ever and unleashing new opportunities. Basic services are being transformed into e-services and learning is increasingly happening online. But without literacy, the opportunities of the digital world turn into obstacles: 750 million youth and adults still can’t read and write. As long ...

Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist with 771 million ...

Project Adult Literacy Program (PALS) is a program operating in Edmonton, AB to help adults learn to read and write. The goal of PALS is to create a community in which all adults are functionally literate so that they can meet their full potential. Visit www.palsedmonton.ca 👉 Would you, or someone you know, like to become better at reading ...

In today’s job market, and the shift for most programs to distance learning, there has never been a more important time for students to have computer literacy skills. This presentation covers strategies and resources for teaching computer skills such as: basic mouse and keyboarding skills, Internet safety, and using the Internet as a job ...

The aim of the Academy of Digital Literacy is to increase students' digital skills which are essential for their life, work, and higher education. At this platform, I will teach digital literacy skills to improve your study and to achieve better performance in your education from primary to a higher level. Besides this earning in the digital ...

In this video, you'll explore tips to help you teach your students the nuances of digital literacy, such as how and when to apply their software knowledge to a given problem or situation. This video was created to support the free 'Cultivating Digital Literacy' course on the Adobe Education Exchange. This course aims to help educators cultivate ...

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In today’s digital world, nearly every career requires digital communication at some point, so equipping yourself with the skills to effectively and responsibly find, evaluate, communicate, and share online content is key to your future. Standard Bank wants you to be digital literacy savvy, whether you bank with us or not; sign up for the ...

This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to effectively use a computer and other PCs, and digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. It entails identifying and using digital devices for purposes of communication, work performance, and management at the workplace

Teachers, for the lesson associated with this video, please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/we-the-digital-citizens In this video, students can explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They’ll also learn from The Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be safe, responsible, and ...

Video 2: This video demonstrates how to use your Northstar assessment results to guide you through self-paced learning. Using Northstar's "External Resources," you'll work your way through videos, websites, and practice tools to learn the skills you need to know. Northstar Digital Literacy External Resources: https://www ...

Video 1: This video guides you through setting up an individual student account in Northstar. You'll find out how to take an assessment, read your results, use the Northstar dashboard, and work through the tutorials for the Basic Computer Skills Module. Northstar Digital Literacy: https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/

Teaching kids about Digital Literacy can feel like a daunting task. This video allows kids to understand Digital Literacy in an exciting way! Join the adventure to learn what you need to "pack" for your online journey. Graphics, font, and music are from Canva.

Workbooks are easy for us to use, but are they really effective for helping students retain information? This presentation will share fun teaching methods to engage your adult learners in kinesthetic, interactive, visual ways! This is a 1-hour session from the Maryland Adult Education Virtual Training Institute - Additional content available ...

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Almost a third of all Chicagoans could benefit from adult education classes. There is a new program that’s helping people for free. We had Becky Raymond from the Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition to chat more. LearningUpgrade.com is where you can find more information. The app can also be downloaded on Apple and Google Play. Use the code ...