Culture and Digital Literacies Resources by Sonia I. Castro https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks Made with whimsy en-us 2022-01-17 13:57:12 UTC 2025-12-22 00:38:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Social Justice Standards scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1995951233 This site contains digital literacy anti-bias standards, which include, Identity Anchor Standards, Diversity Anchor Standards, Justice Anchor Standards and Action Anchor Standards, students learn and gain skills that help combat prejudices (Learning for Justice, n.d.).

These standards are to be used for K-12 age group. They provide a roadmap for teachers to use through the school year, within any content. By using these standards, while in the planning stage of any lesson, teachers help students learn to appreciate other cultures and eliminate biases. Not only will teachers have a guide to help students embrace their own culture, but to understand, stand up for and take action for any injustices.  As a result, a world of respect will flourish.

Learning for Justice. (n.d.). Social Justice Standards. https://www.learningforjustice.org/frameworks/social-justice-standards

]]> 2022-01-17 14:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1995951233 Global Awareness and Perspectives in Global Education scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999236650 This is a scholarly journal that dives deep into the importance of implementing global awareness into content curriculum. It describes five dimensions of achieving global awareness; which include, perspective consciousness, state-of-the planet awareness, cross-cultural awareness, knowledge of global dynamics, and awareness of human choices (Burnouf, 2004).

Burnouf (2004) discusses the importance on integrating global awareness in content curriculum, in order to help build trusting relationships between educators and students and among students and their peers. He discusses how a successful learning environment is one where students feel safe. Reading this journal will enhance educator's perspectives on the value of global awareness. Not only that, but how taking the time to implement this awareness will contribute to student's content knowledge because of the increase of human perspective.

Burnouf, L. (2004). Global awareness and perspectives in global education. Canadian Social Studies, 38(3), n3. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1073942.pdf

]]> 2022-01-19 00:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999236650 The Mind Online Podcast Professional Development scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999243120 Learning for Justice offers free educational resources on culture and climate, curriculum and instruction, leadership and family and community engagement. This link takes listeners to a podcast series titled, "The Mind Online," which focuses on topics like digital literacy, understanding cognitive bias, social media, virtual tools and new media (Bell, n.d.).

Teachers can listen to this podcast series to earn professional development credits. This is a podcast of experienced professionals, scholars, teachers and librarians who share their expertise on digital literacy. Teachers can easily listen to this free podcast on their drives to school to improve teaching pedagogy skills and foster learning gains for their students. As the demand of digital skills is increasing, it is important that educators are well informed and up to date on the topic of digital literacy. In order to help students be prepared for the future and gain 21st century skills, it is essential for all educators to implement these digital literacies into their classrooms; whether it be a virtual learning environment or a physical learning environment.

Bell, M. (n.d.). The mind online podcast. Learning for Justice. https://www.learningforjustice.org/podcasts/the-mind-online]]> 2022-01-19 00:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999243120 Culturally Responsive Teaching-Edutopia scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999254512 Film maker, George Lucas, developed Edutopia, as a platform for teachers to share and locate resources on ways to improve student knowledge in k-12 grade span. Within this webpage teachers, administrators and anyone interested in education can scroll down and find various resources on cultural responsive best practices.

Edutopia includes hundreds of posts of articles, videos and other resources on topics like "how to audit classroom libraries for inclusion," "support for migrant and immigrant students" to topics like "implicit bias" (Edutopia, n.d.). Teachers can use this site to find resources to foster cultural and global awareness; as well as, diversity in the classroom. By using the search bar, teachers can find relatable, up to date information on these topics. This information will help teachers create a positive, respectful learning environment. Not only that, but teachers who have used implementation techniques effectively, can share their success with other teachers.

Edutopia. (n.d.). Culturally responsive teaching. George Lucan Educational Foundation. https://www.edutopia.org/topic/culturally-responsive-teaching


]]> 2022-01-19 00:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999254512 Creating Autonomy-Supportive Learning Environments | Jon Stolk | TEDxSMU scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999260320 This TEDxSMU is part of a speaker series. In his YouTube video, Jon Stolk discusses the importance of creating autonomy in education (TEDx Talks, 2015). 

This is an eighteen minute video that can motivate educators to foster a supportive learning environment in their classroom. Stolk explains how throughout his childhood his parents helped him develop his autonomy by creating a supportive learning environment in investing in his interests. Stolk also discusses how to translate pedagogical theory into pedagogical practice, as teachers provide students with the tools students need to take charge of their learning. He discusses the importance of letting go of the control over the classroom and provide students with choice, acceptance, care, trust, encouragement and dialogue. Consequently, the learning environment outcomes will be self-efficacy, metacognition, active help seeking, creativity, task value, peer learning and intrinsic motivation. 

TEDx Talks. (2015, November 5). Creating Autonomy-Supportive Learning Environments: John Stolk: TEDxSMU. YouTube. [Video File]. https://youtu.be/SxlFzrfdqa4

]]> 2022-01-19 01:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999260320 Teaching For Civic Engagement-Teaching Channel (Blog) scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/Bookmarks/wish/1999276435 In this particular blog, Matt Colley (2017) explains the purpose of civic engagement. Anyone can register to the Teaching Channel Blog and subscribe to up to date information on current education topics and trends.

Educators can share and exchange ideas on various education topics- civic engagement being one of them. Through this blog teachers can find a vast amount of resources and lesson ideas on civic engagement in the classroom.  Within this page, educators can watch a video of a teacher modeling ways to encourage students to take action. Towards the conclusion of this blog post, there is a list of seven bullet pointed resources for educators to use. As a result, students participate in various civic engagement topics and become more globally aware of politics, culture and ways to get involved in their communities.

Colley, M. (2017, February 1). Teaching for civic engagement. Teaching Channel. https://www.teachingchannel.com/blog/teaching-for-civic-engagement

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