The Design Studio / Welcome to the Design Studio IC3 The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) is a global certification program designed to certify an individual's digital literacy skills associated with basic computer and Internet use.[1] The certification includes three exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Computing Fundamentals includes computer hardware, computer software, and using an operating system. Key Applications includes common program functions, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database software, and document collaboration. Living Online includes Internet fundamentals, electronic communication, network fundamentals, and computer use and safety.[2] This course is comprised of 13 lessons on basic computer and Internet use covering each of the IC3 topic areas. This entire Wikiversity course can be downloaded in book form by selecting Download Learning Guide in the sidebar. Preparation[edit] This is an introductory college-level computer course. Lessons[edit]
Only2Clicks Digital information literacy What is Information Literacy? on YouTube. The ability to access, interpret and create digital information has increased its level of importance in the continuum of literacy in recent years. The use of computers, the Internet and the World Wide Web has become integral to many forms of information access, communication, and knowledge generally. This change is having an impact on common understandings about information, communication and knowledge - causing many to ask fundamental questions like: what is reliable information? Access Understand how digital information is created, stored and transported; and how to establish Internet connectivity and a network.Know how to use at least three search techniques to find digital informationKnow how to use RSS to manage information flows Interpret Create Be able to use at least three different input and recording technologiesBe able to edit text, audio and imagesKnow at least three ways to publish your own digital information What is digital[edit]
Dumb Little Man - Tips for Life Socially constructed media and communications Ascilite Roundtable Event 18 June 2008 Ascilite's question: The use of easily accessible and, in many cases, free social software tools such as MSN, Skype, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Second Life and a wide range of blogs and wikis, has become almost ubiquitous among the so-called ‘Net Generation’. In the context of a growing emphasis on eLearning, most commonly facilitated by enterprise-scale Learning Management System and a range of institutionally managed and supported communication and collaboration software tools, and in an environment of increasing emphasis on intellectual property rights management and quality assurance, how do universities (and other educational institutions) respond to the use of free, open-access tools in common use by their students? What are the potential educational uses of such tools? What are the current practices of use of these tools within educational institutions? Understanding the question[edit] Is eLearning really growing in New Zealand? Notes[edit]
Wikiworld "In the digital world of learning there is a progressive transformation from the institutionalized and individualized forms of learning to open learning and collaboration. The book provides a critical view on the use of new technologies and learning practices in furthering socially just futures, while at the same time paying critical attention to the constants, or “unmoved movers” of the information society development; the West and Capitalism. The essential issue in the Wikiworld is one of freedom – levels and kinds of freedom. A reading group for discussion of the book Wikiworld. The Text[edit] Online: Type: Book Language: English Publisher: Paulo Freire Research Center, Finland. Related Subjects: Chapters[edit] Discussions: Introduction 1 A Critical Paradigm of Education 7 Digital Literacy and Political Economy 31 Radical Monopolies 55 The World Divided in Two 79 Edutopias and Active Citizenship 121 Conclusion 181
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