This text examines the knowledge and skills needed to use digital technologies effectively, responsibly, and ethically in academic, professional, and personal settings. Topics include digital citizenship, content creation, online identity, global communication and collaboration, technology evaluation, digital content analysis, cybersecurity, health and financial literacy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data visualization, and the influence of technology across cultures. Students develop the critical thinking and digital competencies necessary to navigate an increasingly connected and technology-driven world.
Chapter 1 Digital Literacy by Victoria Brown
Chapter 2 Digital Ownership Issues and Responsibilities by Walter Milner, Victoria Brown, Lauri Rebar, and Ann Musgrove
Chapter 3 Creating Digital Content by Ann Musgrove and Walter Milner
Chapter 4 Creating a Positive Professional Identity by Victoria Brown and Leoney Bloomfi eld-Graham
Chapter 5 Connecting Globally with Communication Tools by Victoria Brown
Chapter 6 Working Virtually in a Globally Connected World by Victoria Brown
Chapter 7 Technology Impacts upon Children and Adolescents by Victoria Brown
Chapter 8 Process for Evaluation and Selection of Technology Tools by Victoria Brown
Chapter 9 Evaluate Digital Content by Walter Milner, Victoria Brown, and Ann Musgrove
Chapter 10 Impacting Health and Financial Well-Being Through Digital Literacy by Melda Yildiz and Victoria Brown
Chapter 11 Practicing Personal Cyber Security by Victoria Brown
Chapter 12 Use of AI and Robotics for Everyday Life by Victoria Brown and Jose Rodriguez
Chapter 13 Using Data Visualization to Present Information by Victoria Brown and Leoney Bloomfield-Graham
Chapter 14 Cultural Connections Based Upon Technology Availability by Shernette Dunn
Victoria
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Victoria S. Brown, Ed.D., is a Professor of Teaching and Learning at Florida Atlantic University specializing in instructional technology, online learning, and digital literacy. She teaches graduate and preservice teacher courses focused on technology integration, instructional design, and educational technology. Her research examines online course quality, student support, universal design, media literacy, and the use of emerging technologies to improve learning outcomes. Previously, she served as Assistant Provost for the Center for eLearning, overseeing online degree development, faculty training, course design, and student support.