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Awareness, Assessment, and Access: Improving Adult Digital Literacy

Digital Promise

Nilson, a participant in the program and a former educator in his native Brazil, put it simply: “How can you know you have to learn if you don’t know what’s there to learn?” At the end of each course, RIFLI staff award digital badges to the students. As a result, Ms. ”'

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How Libraries Stretch Their Capabilities to Serve Kids During a Pandemic

MindShift

On a recent summer day, librarian Lyn Hunter posted a video to YouTube on how to make a weather thermometer using a straw, rubbing alcohol and a bottle. And we put it on YouTube to make it as easy as possible to access.” . includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. .

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Open Learning Opportunities for All Young People

Educator Innovator

We’ve heard a lot of talk these days about open educational resources and online courses and how these platforms can make high-quality learning available for all. The code.org campaign has been touting the potential of online courses to teach kids how to code.