Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

Internet safety can be a tricky subject to teach. essential skill to include in basic digital literacy instruction, but. determining what content to include and how to teach it can present many challenges. design curriculum and teach classes without a fear of becoming outdated. Pacific time (2 p.m. organizations.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. Simple Steps for Teaching Privacy. Stay on top of tech news. Resources on Privacy.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

Last week, TechSoup for Libraries held a webinar called Public Tech Instruction: Teaching the Public on Internet Safety. The presenters, Austin Stroud of the Monroe County Public Library and Crystal Schimpf of TechSoup for Libraries, shared resources for teaching online safety and security. Assessments/Quizzes.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. So, we’re creating a new place where techies can find social tech applications that resonate with their personal passion for change! and James L.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

But what if kids learned basic tech skills along with reading storybooks and taking spelling tests? Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. Defining Digital Literacy.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Through the program, the native San Franciscan learned valuable business skills, received tech training, and made job connections. At the Pueblo City Library, also in Colorado, librarians are teaching patrons how to use iPads and e-readers as well as introducing them to basic apps. century tech or business skills?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

In most cases, we sent them the instructions, hardware, and software they'd need and then stood back and watched how the installation went. Joy Neal (right) is the library director and Lane Fernando (below) is their tech support person. She became the library tech person by default. Over time we refined our instructions.

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