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Digital literacy

Digital literacy

Digital literacy is an essential 21st century skill, necessary to participate fully in society.

Digital literacy is an essential 21st century skill, necessary to participate fully in society. It is the ability to locate, organize, understand, evaluate, and create information, using technology. It involves a working knowledge of current technology, and an understanding of how it can be used.

Our mission

Our mission

We provide products and services that support the smart use of information and learning technologies.

We supply software tools, training, and consulting to adult education organizations so they can teach more effectively and train their students to use everyday technology. We research innovative learning technologies and practices, disseminate information, and encourage knowledge sharing.

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Learn about the latest technology, research and resources related to the adult education field.

Have you explored our AlphaPlus blog recently? It is a great spot to find information on the latest technology, research and resources related to integrating technology into practice. Our posts will bring you closer to what's new, popular and practical. Check them out!

Did you know?

Did you know?

Many adult education organizations are using wikis to collaborate with colleagues and quickly share ideas, information and resources.

Many adult education organizations are integrating wikis into their practice. Wikis are used to create collaborative websites, to power community websites, for personal note taking, and to quickly share ideas, information and resources. Explore our site to learn about wikis and how they are used at Literacy Link South Central.…

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Using wikis for online collaboration - simply view, edit and save
A wiki is essentially an online database for creating, browsing, and searching through information in one centralized location. It eliminates the need to resend documents/files from one person to another.Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites, to power community websites, to record personal notes, and to share ideas. You may also see wikis used in corporate intranets and in knowledge management systems. Explore the Wikis in Plain English video to learn more about wikis and review 7 things you should know about Wikis to gain insights into how they can be used with students and among colleagues.

Spotlight

Wikis at Literacy Link South Central (LLSC)
In 2008, we realized that our service area was so vast that we needed a more practical, economical way to keep in touch and share resources with programs on an everyday basis. We learned that sending large documents through email can be time-consuming, and is sometimes not possible. We decided that an interactive online communications forum would be the best way to share documents, news, best practices, and resources. Our needs were met with a wiki – a free, secure, online environment that allows LLSC to distribute information to programs quickly and easily.

News Highlights

From our blog...

  • 21st century learning
    Here's a high-energy video- 21st Century Education from New Brunswick  - the video is a challenging reminder about the speed of technological change - the skills and knowledge that students have and will need - and the impact of the speed ...
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    August 31, 2010
  • Social Media – how we (could?) connect
    This  great post on Mashable/Social Media - 5 Trends Affecting How We Connect Through Social Media - got me thinking about just how many possibilities we now have to use social media to connect with others who share our interests  -  we ...
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    August 26, 2010
  • Glossary of Online Jargon
    Ever feel overwhelmed or just plain annoyed with all the online jargon ? Wondering what an Avatar is.... just can't get what all the fuss about Cloud Computing is about...still wrestling with RSS ? Well here's the answer - A Glossary to ...
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    August 24, 2010