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Digital Literacy and Information

Here are some terrific finds for the end of the school year.

1. A fabulous listing of fake web sites, hoax photos, etc. The best being a site warning of the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide (also known as water).

2. Snag Films
Can’t remember where I found this but you can watch documentaries on this site for free. I particularly recommend Run Granny Run which was a really touching film about an 80+ year old woman who runs for senate. Very inspiring.

3. Alec Couros’s list of 80 great Youtube movies for teaching media literacy just got a little longer.

4. And create your own video sharing site for free using Fliggo which I’ve posted about before.

4 thoughts on “Digital Literacy and Information”

  1. Thanks for the great suggestion of 80 great u tubes to show students at the end of the year….when they really don’t want to do anything. I will plan to use that next year.

  2. @Joan,

    I’m glad you like the list. Also consider using the videos as a part of your curriculum and not just as fluff at the end of the year.

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