Video Library
All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as video in a single large American city in a single year. Not all bits have equal value.
— Carl Sagan
— Carl Sagan
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Digital Literacy: Introduction
A brief introduction to the topic of digital literacy, including definition of terms and concepts. Please note that this is the first in a series of videos geared toward distance learners enrolled in an English language development course. |
Introduction to Digital Literacy
An introduction to digital literacy from a media production perspective. Focus is on the importance of being able to access, analyze, evaluate, and produce digital media. |
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What is Digital Citizenship?
A high level overview of digital citizenship and why it is important. Fully animated, no voiceover. |
The New Digital Citizenship
Geared toward educators, this video gives an introduction to the ISTE Standards for Students and the new three sphere approach. |
The Essential Elements of Digital Literacies
In this TED Talk, Dr. Doug Belshaw offers the idea that there are multiple digital literacies and that acquisition of new literacies can alter a person's impact on the world. Recommended for teachers, adult learners. |
Being a Good Digital Citizen
Overview of qualities that make up a good digital citizen and introduces several helpful practices. Good introduction to Ribble's nine elements of digital citizenship or other videos in the GCF series. |
Why Digital Skills Matter
David Timis is a manager at Google and discusses why digital skills are so important and how access to technology and the internet is a luxury we should not take for granted. |
What's in Your Digital Footprint?
An introduction to the concept of a digital footprint. Emphasizes the importance of thinking critically about what you post online. Fully animated, no voiceover. |
The Digital Immigrant
A TEDx presentation on the digital immigrant who is someone not native to the digital environment. The topic takes a largely medical perspective (presenter is an MD) but is just as applicable to the educational setting. |
Copyright and Fair Use
A brief overview of copyright and fair use. Looks at attribution, permissions, and responsible use of content. Good introduction to a lesson or unit on creative commons and how to use it. |