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Digital Literacy Resource Guide

The Public Library Association’s (PLA) curated collection of free digital literacy courses and training materials can be found at DigitalLearn.org. The modules provide targeted digital literacy learning opportunities in computer basics, connecting with others digitally, online safety, job skills/work productivity, and using mobile devices. The guide linked… Read More

VALRC: Digital Literacy for Multilingual Learners Webinar Series, Session 1: Introduction and Integration of the Digital Access and Resilience in Texas (DART) Curriculum

Have you struggled to find free resources to teach basic computer skills to multilingual learners? Are you overwhelmed by the idea of pulling together a variety of activities from different sources into a cohesive curriculum for learners who are new to using technology? This webinar is designed to demonstrate an… Read More

VALRC: Integrating Digital Resilience Skills Development Into Daily Lesson Plans

Is your class time split into separate English practice and then digital literacy skills practice? Are you challenged by using technology throughout a lesson plan to support instruction?  This webinar will introduce strategies for seamlessly integrating standards-based activities, aligned with the Seattle… Read More

Literacy Minnesota: Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy. How to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments. How… Read More

SABES: Introduction to Digital Literacy: Where to Begin!

In this workshop, you will learn about WIOA’s definition of digital literacy, ACLS policies, and the Digital US definition of digital resilience. You will review ACLS’s recommended digital literacy standards for students and consider how they can serve as a framework for planning and instruction. You will explore what these concepts… Read More

VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Ed Sadler: Teaching Digital Literacy to Immigrants

The Blue Ridge Literacy organization provides many services to its learners. One among them is delivering comprehensive digital literacy instruction, which encompasses basic computer operation, internet basics, using email, and basic Windows operating system use. Digital literacy class instruction is instructor-led and provided in person. The primary audience and participants… Read More

The Digital Skills Glossary

Knowing the “language” of digital skills is an important foundation for digital resilience. The Digital Skills Glossary is a set of open vocabulary-based resources and activities to help build learners’ digital resilience. This site includes over 300 terms, plus activities. Read More

Understanding Digital Resilience

These resources provide guidance to support programs and instructors in understanding digital resilience. “The awareness, skills, agility, and confidence to be empowered users of new technologies and adapt to changing digital skill demands (Digital US, 2020) – is more important than ever for active participation in society… Read More

LINCS: The Digital Equity Act: Correctional Education Getting in the Game

The Digital Equity Act now moves into the next phase of implementation across the country, and it’s important for everyone in the correctional and reentry community to get up to speed on what’s happening. Join LINCS to learn from Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, a recognized expert on state and federal workforce policies… Read More

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

Northstar Digital Literacy is a program of Literacy Minnesota, whose mission is to share the power of learning through education, community building , and advocacy. In this resource, online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on digital skills. Basic computer digital literacy standards and modules… Read More