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Awareness, Assessment, and Access: Improving Adult Digital Literacy

Digital Promise

.” Unfortunately, there is a wide gap between the number of under-skilled Rhode Islanders and the number of adult education openings available through the state. Even if there were enough adult education services to help each person, some adults are unaware of which skills they need.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

(National) Education Politics. ” Another huge (and awful) deal: Betsy DeVos announced this week that the Department of Education would replace Obama-era guidance on how colleges must protect students from sexual violence and respond to sexual assault claims on campus. Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Education Dept.

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How Libraries Stretch Their Capabilities to Serve Kids During a Pandemic

MindShift

includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. . Across the nation, libraries are stepping up in a time of crisis. Let our legacy be justice,” Hall told librarians on the conference’s Zoom call.

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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. Khan Academy has been the darling of the tech industry because of its potential to disrupt existing models of educational content delivery.