Digital Literacy MOOC

At ISTE 2013, the Digital Literacy MOOC received quite a bit of attention.  For anyone wanting to learn more about Digital Literacy, I highly recommend registering for this MOOC.  No, I'm not running this MOOC, but as a lifelong learner, the topics in the MOOC are of great interest to me.

 Digital Literacies 1 begins July 8 and runs through August 18. 

Topics for Digital Literacies 1 include:

• Web-based and other electronic tools
• The grammar of the Internet
• Ways for using digital information ethically, efficiently, and effectively
• Advanced online search literacy tactics
• How to use electronic devices more efficiently
• Frameworks for digital education literacy
• Various digital literacy curricula for use with students and other stakeholders

 Digital Literacies 2 will begin in mid to late September and will cover the following topics:

• Digital Citizenship & Internet Safety
• Copyright & the 'Fair Use' Clause
• The use of Creative Commons license
• The use of Web 2.0 tools
• Ways to apply Google Applications for EDU
• Using mobile technologies for teaching and learning
• Techniques for developing non-linear presentations
• Methods for using Quick Response (QR) codes in teaching and learning
• The use of digital cameras
• Developing blogs and websites
• Producing podcasts

 College credit can also be earned for both courses for a nominal fee.  Follow the link below for more information and to register for the MOOC.  I hope to see you in class!


http://www.techsets.org/Article.aspx?p=dl_mooc

Summer Break

Today, Tuesday, June 4 is my last day to work for the 2012-13 school year.  I will be in and out of the office sporadically through the summer, and may add some posts as I see fit.  However, this blog will likely be silent until school resumes in mid-August.