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Welcome to the Broadband RI Digital Literacy Instructor Workshop

Welcome to the Broadband RI Digital Literacy Instructor Workshop. Purpose: To increase and improve adult digital literacy. Currently , it is estimated that approximately 20% of Rhode Island adults do not go online .

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Welcome to the Broadband RI Digital Literacy Instructor Workshop

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  1. Welcome to theBroadband RI Digital LiteracyInstructor Workshop

  2. Purpose: To increase and improve adult digital literacy Currently, it is estimated that approximately 20% ofRhode Island adults do not go online. This means that nearly 1 out of 5 RI adults do not have access to current job opportunities. These Rhode Islanders cannot access the many services moving online (Social Security, TDI, GED, etc.), and cannot access resources that improve quality of life (health/medical information, health care registration, social connections, etc.)

  3. Relevance “General Principle: For every one-point increase in the percent of U.S. households with broadband, nearly 300,000 jobs will be added to the economy.” – Brookings Institution Study Digital literacy and access to information is critical to closing the digital divideand giving all citizens equal opportunity to jobs and connection to healthcare, safety, government, education, community – all contributing to a healthier economy.

  4. Digital Literacy in Adult Education:the next phase of adult learning for the 21st century

  5. Early Model ofDigital Literacy Recent Model ofDigital Literacy

  6. How Does BBRI Address Digital Literacy?

  7. Navigation Search Communication Protection Exploration Browser and Website Basics Google and Library Resources Email Internet Safety & Privacy Capstone Class The BBRI Digital Literacy “Core” Curriculum Basic Internet Skills Curriculum Components

  8. Digital Literacy Portal Websitehttp://literacy.broadband.ri.gov • Class Materials • Training Location Information • Class and Event Scheduling • Student Registration • InstructorResources

  9. Learner Variation & Universal Design for Learning Supporting students’ learning in effective ways

  10. What’s it all about? Universal Design for Learning Variation UDL SUPPORTS VARIATION by applying MULTIPLE MEANS in DESIGN AND DELIVERY of INSTRUCTION Applied in a “Spiral Curriculum”

  11. UDL: Why??People learn in different ways. • Some are good readers • Some learn by listening • Some speak English • Some may not hear well • Some are poor readers • Some learn by doing • Some speak other languages • Some may not see well Everyone has ways in which they learn best!!

  12. How can we support learning in a different ways? From single paths… • Read, Listen, Write, Speak, Manipulate Calculations,Remember Concepts and Procedures To multiple paths… • Take in information, Express information,Demonstrate understanding of processes,Demonstrate understanding of concepts & ideas,Show what they know in formats that are personally accessible • Using… • Auditory, Visual, Tactile, Kinesthetic, Multisensory,Demonstration, Manipulatives, Creative Routes, Outcome-Based

  13. The 3 Core Principles of UDL Multiple Means of Representation To increase recognition Multiple Means of Action & Expression To expand strategic output Multiple Means of Engagement To enhance involvement www.cast.org CAST, Inc.

  14. Example from Instructor Training: Simple ideas to integrate UDL To vary means of REPRESENTATION Use color to highlight key terms or ideas Use pictures to reduce language barriers To vary means of ACTION & EXPRESSION Encourage verbal restatement by students Encourage demonstration to peers and to you To vary means of ENGAGEMENT Help students relate content to their own lives Have students share & support each other by working in pairs

  15. The UDL Wheel for Guideline Exploration http://udlwheel.mdonlinegrants.org/ Developed through Towson University Elizabeth BerquistEBerquist@towson.edu (currently piloting a hand-held APP version)

  16. TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTS ACCESS. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMS. The Role of Technology in Digital Literacy Instruction for ALL • Allows manipulation and controlof format • Offers alternatives for access • Supportsmulti-sensoryinstruction • Supports greater personalindependence • Use general technology & assistive technology together: recognizing a continuum of access available through technology

  17. Microsoft Accessibility in Windows 7 • Personalization • High Contrast • Colors > Advanced appearance settings • Sounds • Mouse pointers • Display • Ease of Access Center • Get recommendations • Explore settings • Magnifier • Zoom in Internet Explorer • On-Screen Keyboard • Narrator • Speech Recognition

  18. TechACCESS of Rhode Islandwww.techaccess-ri.org • Statewide Center for Assistive Technology for ALL ages and disabilities • Free demonstrations of AT each month • Free “After-school Tech Time” • Free equipment loan library • Annual Assistive Technology Conference - November

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