Social Media in Plain English
(View Complete Item Description)An introduction to Social Media via a story about a small town with many flavors of ice cream.
Material Type: Lecture
All resources in OER Fundamentals Fall 2023 - Rural Arizona
Let's Get Literate: All About Information Literacy
(View Complete Item Description)An OER which highlights the importance of information literacy in this day and age of the fourth information revolution and shares some of the tips and tricks accumulated by a distance learner at the University of the Philippines Open University. Outline of the Content: 1. Home 2. What is Information Literacy? 3. Information Literacy and Online Learning 4. Finding High-Quality Information Online 5. Wikipedia for Academics 6. Sharing Your Works Online 7. Recommended Resources 8. About the Author
Material Type: Diagram/Illustration, Module, Reading, Student Guide
Intro to Mass Media (CMST 102)
(View Complete Item Description)This class is a survey of the mass media, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, book publishing, music publishing, motion pictures and advertising and how all of those have been affected by the development of the Internet. This course emphasizes the history and structural biases of the mass media, and encourages students to critically analyze the role of media in society, and to become media literate.
Material Type: Assessment, Full Course, Reading, Syllabus
Digital Media (07:01): Introduction
(View Complete Item Description)The first video in the digital media series. Digital Media is defined as: any media that are encoded in a machine-readable format. It can be created, viewed, distributed, modified and preserved on computers. In this lesson we will look at the following: -Digital Publications -Digital Audio -Digital Graphics -Digital Photography -Digital Video
Material Type: Lecture
The Information Literacy User’s Guide
(View Complete Item Description)Short Description: Return to milneopentextbooks.org to download PDF and other versions of this textNewParaThe Information Literacy User’s Guide introduces students to critical concepts of information literacy as defined for the information-infused and technology-rich environment in which they find themselves. This book helps students examine their roles as information creators and sharers and enables them to more effectively deploy related skills. This textbook includes relatable case studies and scenarios, many hands-on exercises, and interactive quizzes. Long Description: Good researchers have a host of tools at their disposal that make navigating today’s complex information ecosystem much more manageable. Gaining the knowledge, abilities, and self-reflection necessary to be a good researcher helps not only in academic settings, but is invaluable in any career, and throughout one’s life. The Information Literacy User’s Guide will start you on this route to success. The Information Literacy User’s Guide is based on two current models in information literacy: The 2011 version of The Seven Pillars Model, developed by the Society of College, National and University Libraries in the United Kingdom1 and the conception of information literacy as a metaliteracy, a model developed by one of this book’s authors in conjunction with Thomas Mackey, Dean of the Center for Distance Learning at SUNY Empire State College.2 These core foundations ensure that the material will be relevant to today’s students. The Information Literacy User’s Guide introduces students to critical concepts of information literacy as defined for the information-infused and technology-rich environment in which they find themselves. This book helps students examine their roles as information creators and sharers and enables them to more effectively deploy related skills. This textbook includes relatable case studies and scenarios, many hands-on exercises, and interactive quizzes. Word Count: 41806 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)
Material Type: Textbook
Digital Media (07:02): Digital Publications
(View Complete Item Description)We continue our look at digital media with digital publications. We examine eBooks, self publishing, two great authors, the death of traditional newspapers, blog and microblogs. Links from Video: -http://www.createspace.com/ -http://www.lulu.com/ -http://jlbourne.com/ -http://monsterhunternation.com/ -https://wordpress.com/ -https://www.tumblr.com/ -https://www.facebook.com/mrfordsclasslearning -https://twitter.com/mrfordsclass
Material Type: Lecture
Digital Media (07:06): Digital Video
(View Complete Item Description)The last video in our digital media series from Introduction to Computers. This video looks at the basic of digital video including: frame rate per second, SD/HD, pixels, aspect ratio, things to look for when buying, streaming video, and video editing software. We also give out digital media picks. Links from Video: -http://www.videomaker.com/ -File Format http://bit.ly/1m5gMVM -http://www.hulu.com/ -http://vimeo.com/ -https://www.netflix.com -http://www.ustream.tv/ -http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ -http://www.mediacollege.com/ -http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
Material Type: Lecture
Digital Media (07:05): Digital Imagining
(View Complete Item Description)Video 5 of our Digital Media, Introduction to Computers series. In this video we look at digital imagining. Topics covered: •Color Modes •Image File Format •Digital Cameras •Image Quality •Image Editing Software •Online Photo Albums Links from Video: •https://www.flickr.com/ •http://picasa.google.com/ •http://www.shutterfly.com/ •http://www.smugmug.com/ •http://www.tomsguide.com/us/dslr-vs-mirrorless-cameras,news-17736.html •http://www.gimp.org/
Material Type: Lecture
Digital Media (07:04): Digital Audio Production
(View Complete Item Description)Part 2 of 2 focusing on digital audio. This is part of our Introduction to Computers - Digital Media lessons. This lesson looks at how we get audio into and out of the computer: -Sound cards -Microphones -Audio editing software -Speaker configurations Links from Lesson: -http://grooveshark.com/ -http://www.jango.com/ -http://www.pandora.com/ -https://www.spotify.com -http://www.iheart.com/ -http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Material Type: Lecture
Digital Media (07:03): Foundations of Digital Audio
(View Complete Item Description)Part 1 of 2 focusing on digital audio. This is part of our Introduction to Computers - Digital Media lessons. This lesson looks at: -Sampling Rate -Bit Depth -Mono/Stereo/Surround -Recording formats
Material Type: Lecture
Educatie pentru cetatenie digitala / Digital Literacy and Citizenship in the 21st Century
(View Complete Item Description)Cetățenia digitală este un termen umbrelă utilizat pentru a descrie o serie de subiecte legate de accesul digital, utilizarea responsabilă a tehnologiei, alfabetizarea digitală financiară, amprentele digitale și chiar bunăstarea fizică și psihologică. Este clar că cetățenia digitală se poate manifesta în mai multe feluri, fiind considerată și abordată variat/în alte moduri de către diferiți oameni. Ceea ce este însă important este recunoașterea faptului că, pentru a progresa în noua societate/economie digitală, avem nevoie de cunoștințe și competențe noi, bazate pe era digitală. Sperăm ca modulul propus vine în întâminarea tuturor formatorilor cu o abordare modernă, reușind să facă dintr-un proces de specializare tehnică o experiență dinamică, eficientă și relevantă, pentru formarea unor generații de cetățeni responsabili și activi.
Material Type: Lecture Notes, Module, Reading, Unit of Study
Telecommunication (05:02): Telecommunication Media
(View Complete Item Description)In this video we take a look at how devices connect to each other. We take a quick look at the Open System Interconnect Reference Model (OSI), Coaxial cable, Twisted Pair Cable, and Fiber-optic Cable.
Material Type: Lecture
Beginner Adult ESOL Digital Literacy Course
(View Complete Item Description)Beginner Adult ESOL Digital Literacy Course Appropriate for use in the following courses: ESOL 23: English Language Learning Lab ESOL 20: Level 2 Integrated Skills ESOL 30: Level 3 Integrated Skills ESOL 23 ESOL Language Learning Lab Description The ESOL Language Lab provides ESOL students with self-paced, individualized learning. The primary focus in the lab is on grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills related to the eight levels of the ESOL program curriculum. Multi-media/computer assisted instruction in addition to textbook and workbook assignments are used. Learning activities may be supplemented with one-on-one or small group tutoring. ESOL 20 Level 2 Integrated Skills Description Continues to develop beginning English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for adult learners in their roles as family and community members, workers, citizens and lifelong learners. Promotes the process of combining knowledge, skills, and problem-solving strategies. Second course in the eight-level ESOL sequence. ESOL 30 Level 3 Integrated Skills Description Develops high-beginning English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for adult learners in their roles as family and community members, workers, citizens and lifelong learners. Promotes the process of combining knowledge, skills, and problem-solving strategies. Third course in the eight-level ESOL sequence.
Material Type: Full Course
AMeLiE Resources
(View Complete Item Description)Advancing Media Literacy Education to Counter Online Hate Speech
Material Type: Case Study, Reading
Types of Information
(View Complete Item Description)The Types of Information lesson is mapped to the Information Creation as a Process Frame and introduces various types of information in relation to typical research questions. Characteristics of information are discussed including what criteria can be used to identify popular, professional, and scholarly materials.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Module
Ask the Right Questions
(View Complete Item Description)When looking for information, one of the first steps is to develop a research question to figure out the scope of what exactly is needed. In this lesson, students will explore what it takes to narrow a search in order to find the best information.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Module
Choosing Information Paths
(View Complete Item Description)Information can be packaged in a variety of digital formats that have their own properties and can lead down certain information paths. In this lesson, students will explore properties of digital formats in order to identify the best format to meet their information needs.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Module
Citations
(View Complete Item Description)The Citations lesson is mapped to Information has Value and Scholarship as Conversation Frames. It discusses why citations are a foundation of scholarly communication and the basic components of a citation. Through infographics and videos, students will learn the differences between paraphrasing, summarizing and quoting.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Module
Question Authority
(View Complete Item Description)The Question Authority lesson is mapped to the Authority is Constructed and Contextual Frame. The lesson introduces the concept of authority in the research process, that it is constructed and contextual, and that the authority sought changes based on the research question. Criteria for evaluating authority are discussed, as is the idea that not all voices are represented in authoritative conversations.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Module
Value of Information
(View Complete Item Description)With the vast amount of information that can be found as quickly as a mouse click, it is easy to think that all information is free. However, information and access to it is paid for by someone and is not all created equally. In this lesson, students will explore the value and cost of information and learn how to make wise information decisions.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Module