Description: Finding free quality training materials can be challenging. Share the training gems you have found, created and/or revised. Discuss how we can encourage new broadband adopters to continue their ongoing digital education through online resources. As a bonus, Kami will show off a community technology resource tagging project she is coordinating and NTIA's digitalliteracy.gov. Be sure to note all the fabulous materials on this wiki page for future reference!
Time: Monday 10:15-11:15
Location: State Room
Facilitator: Kami Griffiths, CTN Bay Area
Notes: (Thanks to Chad for taking notes!)
Please add more or correct any URLs that are wrong.
Powerpoint from KamiCTN Presentation.pptx HER EMAIL: kami@ctnbayarea.org
Community Technology Taxonomy taxonomy v7.pdf
Other sites Kami mentioned:
BASIC DIGITAL LITERACY
TLN Technology Committee: mousercize in English and Spanish (mousing around)
BBC Webwise: a beginner's guide to using the internet
TYPING
freetypinggame.net : lessons, tests, and games for learning how to type
typing-lessons.org : another typing site. One hang up is keeping plug-ins updated
keybr.com : more typing coursework in different languages. Pick language and skill level.
rapidtyping.com : has a tutor you can install on classroom computers
FOR SENIORS
webwiseseniors.com : curriculum for all of Windows and Microsoft Office versions. $50 per Location classes are taught. Stephen Pelton is President steve@webwiseseniors.com
FINANCIAL LITERACY
familymint.com : financial website for kids. 2 levels of membership, one is free.
mint.com : personal financial website for managing money. Also has app for your phone
GENERAL
www.bap.umn.edu : Program website. Go to section titled “Online curriculum”. Will be adding more curriculum in upcoming months.
http://www.teachparentstech.org/
Curriculum for firefighters and Police personnel : email LeeAnn Shreve: leeann@future.edu
FOR YOUTH
myhomelearning.com : educational software for K-12 students. Tagged by grade level and subject. right now completely open but will eventually still be free but will need a username and password
SPANISH
mesalibrary.org : teaches copy/paste in Spanish as well as filling out forms.
ONE ECONOMY RESOURCES
bit.ly/digitalinfo: 36 hours worth of curriculum with lesson plans and handouts, access to curriculum through links on the left. If you’re going to use it, PLEASE email Lee Davenport (ldavenport@one-economy.com) so he can track your numbers towards BTOP.
The Beehive: Free help with money, housing, jobs, health and school
www.pic.tv : public internet channel
MATH
khanacademy.org : THOUSANDS of educational topics like math, astrology, chemistry
LIFE LONG LEARNING
ted.com : inspirational and cutting edge videos on multiple topics (ie. cars for blind drivers)
MIT : has college courses available to watch online for free. Intermediate to advance level
itunes University : higher level learning podcasts that you can download for free
p2pu.org : peers sharing college course information
John Hopkins offers free curriculum as well
MANAGEMENT
italc.sourceforge.net : classroom management software you can install. They have a Windows distribution available. Allows you to put your teaching screen to all screens in the classrooms. Works with WindowsXP, some gliches with Windows 7
ALTERNATIVES TO TV
sidereel.com : free television
hulu.com : free television and movies from the last 80+ years
MEDIA
INTERNET SAFETY
Consumer Action:http://www.consumer-action.org/modules/module_internet_safety