computer literacy

Two noted experts take readers inside the world of disinformation campaigns to show concerned citizens how to recognize disinformation, understand it, and protect themselves and others. Using case studies of elections, climate change, public health, race, war, and governance, Elaine Kamarck and Darrell West demonstrate in plain language how our political, social, and economic environment makes disinformation believable to large numbers of people. Karmarck and West argue that we are not doomed to live in an apocalyptic, post-truth world but instead can take actions that are consistent with long-held free speech values. Citizen education can go a long way towards making us more discerning consumers of online materials and we can reduce disinformation risks through digital literacy programs, regulation, legislation, and negotiation with other countries"--Provided by publisher.

Though experts disagree about the specific meaning of the term digital literacy, it is usually used to refer to a variety of skills, including the ability to find content online, to create digital content, to communicate digitally, and-perhaps most important-to evaluate what is found online for accuracy and trustworthiness.

"Even though the internet has been around for decades now, the vocabulary used to talk about it can seem like gibberish to many . . . readers will find out all the essential terms they need to know to successfully discuss and understand the internet! Complete, at-level definitions and age-appropriate examples successfully aid in readers' comprehension of the topic while word games and fact boxes offer readers a chance to connect their new knowledge to the real world and commit it to memory"--Publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the internet works and how we interact with it in our daily lives"--Provided by publisher.

Describes ways that teachers work with students to navigate the constantly changing world of technology, explains what it means to read, write, view, listen, and communicate in the twenty-first century, and offers examples of students and teachers successfully integrating technology to enrich literacy learning.

Presents the Digital Learning Farm education model that is based on critical problem solving and uses the motivation of student ownership and purposeful contribution.

"This book defines what it means [for a youth services librarian] to be a media mentor, providing historical background and context; outlines three types of media mentorship: media advisory, programming, and access to curated media; outlines the implications of media mentorship in libraries, focusing on a shift from the notion of 'screen time' to 'healthy media decisions'; draws on detailed case studies from a wide variety of libraries and community partnerships to showcase inspiring media mentorship in action with ages 0-14; provides guidelines for working with diverse families and caregivers; and explores management issues around media mentorship, ALSC competencies, suggestions of additional resources, and professional development"--Provided by publisher.

Students today have always had technology in their lives, so many teachers assume their students are competent tech users ? more competent, in fact, than themselves. In reality, not all students are as tech savvy as teachers might assume, and not all teachers are as incompetent as they fear. Even when students are comfortable using technology, they may not be using it appropriately. Likewise, educators of all skill levels may not understand how to use technology effectively. Both students and teachers need to become members of a digital citizenry. In this essential exploration of digital citizenship, Mike Ribble provides a framework for asking what we should be doing with respect to technology so we can become productive and responsible users of digital technologies [From back cover].

A teacher's guide to teaching efficient and ethical online research methods.