Digital and Media Literacy in the Age of the Internet

As the education space becomes increasingly crowded and confused with advice on the best ways to teach in the digital age, Mary Beth's work stands out in relief. Instead of acronyms and buzz phrases, this book delivers straightforward definitions and instruction based off the edtech gold standards from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). From fake news to students' privacy, educators should consider this a terrific primer for dealing with digital literacy.

Auteur

Mary Beth Hertz has been teaching young people for over 15 years. She has been on the forefront of technology integration in the classroom through local, national and global connections with other educators and leaders in the educational technology field for the last decade.

Texte du rabat

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for educators looking to make informed decisions and navigate digital spaces with their students. The author sets the stage for educators who may not be familiar with the digital world that their students live in, including the complexities of online identities, digital communities and social media.

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Foreword Dr. Alec Couros Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Digital Literacy Chapter 1- Defining Digital Literacy Chapter 2- Living in the Digital World Chapter 3- How Does the Internet Work, Anyway? Chapter 4- How Search Engines Work Chapter 5- Social Media Chapter 6- Targeted Online Advertising Chapter 7- Privacy in the Digital Age Chapter 8- Laws in the Digital Classroom Part II: Media Literacy Chapter 9- Defining Media Literacy Chapter 10- Analyzing Sources Chapter 11- Deconstructing Images Chapter 12- Fake News in the Digital Age Chapter 13- Free Speech in the Digital Age Conclusion Appendix- Sample Lessons Endnotes About the Author Index