evaluation survey on information and digital literacy
"School libraries help prepare students to live and learn in a world of information. The mission of school libraries is to ensure that students and staff are able to use ideas and information.
The libraries provide access to materials in all formats. It helps increase students' interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas.
Research shows that a school library with the right staffing, funding, and a rich collection of books has a positive impact on students.
School districts need to provide library services for teachers and students.
For more information about school libraries, contact your local school district.
The links and information below were developed for educators and others who work with school libraries."
"The Associated Press has won more Pulitzer Prizes than any other news agency in the world, and is the most credible source for non-biased reporting. Founded in 1848, the AP is the oldest and largest news organization in the world, and is an important part of modern-day world history, serving more than one billion people each day. Through an exclusive relationship with AccuWeather, Inc., education institutions and Public Libraries can subscribe to the AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archive and gain unlimited access from the school, library or home with full copyright protection. "
"Welcome to the Orange County Department of Education Videoconferencing Archive. Below, you'll see the most recently archived video. If you're looking for something, you can search the categories on the left-hand side."
"Pics4Learning is a safe, free image library for education. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos and images for classrooms, multimedia projects, web sites, videos, portfolios, or any other project in an educational setting."
"Sawubona . . . Visit the storymaking steps, transmedia digital tools, and the featured StoryKeeper's Gallery designed to inspire and jump start beginners. Consider hosting customize Workshops, Artist-in-Residence Programs or DigiTales Storytelling Camps. These one-of-a-kind artistic learning adventures are meant to lift the spirits, spark creativity and imaginations while deepening content and technical skills as digital authors experience the process of merging the ancient art of oral storytelling with a palette of transmedia tools."
"We surface authentic voices around the world through group process and participatory media creation. Our programs support people in sharing and bearing witness to stories that lead to learning, action, and positive change."
"Free Web-based email, calendar & documents
for collaborative study anytime, anywhere."
"Take your productivity to the next level with these simple online services. Easily create forms and surveys, electronically sign documents, store files online, or send large files easily—from any place with an internet connection."
NoodleTools is a suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with online research. From selecting a search engine and finding some relevant sources, to citing those sources in MLA or APA style, NoodleTools makes online research easier.
article on ideas that support our 21st Century learners.
"the gutenberg parenthesis: oral tradition and digital technologies"