Digital Literacy Discussion by SABES Program Support PD Team https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255 UPDATED MONTHLY. Check back for new posts! NOTE: This is intended to address the essentials and to be easy to search, not to be an exhaustive list. TO VIEW ALL POSTS: Use the bottom scroll bar or swipe horizontally on a mobile device to see all columns. Use the scroll bar to the right of each column to see all posts. POSTING INSTRUCTIONS: At the top of the category, click the +. *Type your name in the Subject space.* Click in the blank space below and type. To add media, click the pink icon with three dots. Click Publish to save. To edit your post, click the menu in the top right corner. Click Update. To respond to someone, click in the Add comment space below their post. *Type your name* and your message. Click the arrow or press Enter to save it. QUESTIONS? Suggestions? Contact Diana Satin: dianarsatin@gmail.com Brought to you by SABES Program Support PD Center - Digital Literacy. en-us 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC 2026-01-20 20:15:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4f1.png Some ideas sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866125 -Quizziz keeps records of results!
- Google Form set up as quiz including automatic grades and responses. Example: Greetings video
- EdPuzzle video with questions. Example: intonation. Help center for tutorials
- Google Voice to keep your work # separate from your personal #. Examples: speaking, reading fluency, etc.). Help page for instructions
- Web meeting (Zoom/Google Meet, etc.) - explaining how a math problem was worked out, pronunciation, etc.
- Padlet. Example formative assessment for math. Support page for instructions]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866125 See 'Digital Skills Assessment' under 'Screening'. sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866127 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866127 Future Learn Digital Skills Assessment and lessons sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866128 Covers how to handle work situations.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866128 Assessment practice online sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866131 This practice I made is a bit dated because it's for the old BEST test, but it gives an idea of how it might look. Diana ESL - Writing Test Preparation ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866131 Student-created assessments for their classmates sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866133 Many thanks to Sarah Gilleman at the Adult Learning Center/Holyoke Community College!]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866133 Jayme Adelson-Goldstein's amazing virtual classroom sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866134 Part 1 instructions and part 2 instructions.  Blog with tips. Video showing how to make links for the objects. BIG thank you to Jayme! ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866134 SAMR Model: Translating in-person lessons into ones students use digital skills for - SAMR model sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866137 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866137 Computer/digital literacy sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866145 Microsoft Digital Literacy Course with multilingual captions. Earn certificates.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866145 Criteria for evaluating tech tools sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866146
- Evaluate tech tools to make sure they're a good match for your students. (Thank you to Workforce EdTech at Digital US!)
]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866146 WhatsApp for teaching a class sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866151 Detailed description of how Donna Taylor organized her lesson. Very helpful model! Scroll down to see her post.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866151 Making materials accessible sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866153 The Accessibility Toolkit has guidance on ways to create or modify materials according to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to make them perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866153 Ideas for teaching with online documents sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866160 Ruth O'Brien-Denly -thank you!

]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866160 Digital Skill-building by Design: The EdTech Integration Strategy Toolkit sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866162 This is "a resource to help educators explore sustainable edtech routines — general, repeatable edtech activities  that can be leveraged regularly regardless of context or content..." VERY useful for building digital literacy. Check it out! ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866162 Build in routines for students to strengthen their digital literacy sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866167 Example: A couple of teachers developed a plan to regularly use a particular Google application for each skill in their curriculum. (Thanks to Jeff Goumas for highlighting this in the EdTech Strategy Toolkit video!)]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866167 Automatic transcription in Zoom! sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866172 Now available for free Zoom accounts too! Click above for video instructions, below for written instructions. Zoom Live Transcription – Emerson IT Help Desk]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866172 Digital Skills Library sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866179 Searchable repository of over 1,500 activities to support digital skills development. Compiled by educators for educators. Quickly put your finger on what your students and you need! From the EdTech Center @ World Education.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866179 Workforce EdTech Resources sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866185 "

A collection of digital tools you and students can use. Search by the five areas in the above image. Check it out! From the EdTech Center @ World Education.

]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866185 Digital Literacy Standards recommended by ACLS sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866188 Look for workshops this fall from the SABES Program Support PD Center!]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866188 Tech Tools for Coaches and Navigators (and others as well) sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866195 NCTN's terrific tips and tools for various types of work with students.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866195 Tools for multiple uses: screening/orientation, instruction/advising, assessment sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866197 - Google Forms for graded quizzes, reading, writing, and listening (embed a video :-)
- Phone/video meeting and messaging via Zoom, etc. for speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Have a program YouTube account.  Have each teacher/advisor have a channel. Post screencasts of instructions on how to use tools. Post webinar recordings. Check out NECC ALP's! (Thank you Kim, Stacy, and Diane Amelia!)]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866197 *Must reads and opportunities* sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866201 Keep up with ACLS: Be sure to review Adult Education Policies, Curriculum, and Assessment. Check Mailings for helpful information.

EdTech Center's Strategy Sessions - webinars every 2nd Friday with resources and practices from colleagues. Be sure to see the repository of recorded sessions.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866201 On-demand webinars on all these topics (and more)! sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866207 Busy? Do them when you have time! 
https://sites.google.com/view/pspdcondemand/home]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866207 Northstar Digital skills assessment sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866213 Assessments are free!

In response to COVID 19, they have made lessons available -  these are normally only available for testing centers. 

Programs with paid accounts, called testing centers, have access to a learning management system, lessons for teacher-led classes and for independent study, reporting, and more! 

For 1 program: $500/year for testing, curriculum, certificates, up to 3500 students; large organization with 3-6 locations: $1,200/year. 

Want more info? Visit their home page.
]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866213 Digital skills self-assessment sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866215 This form can be sent via a communication app, email, shared via Google Docs, converted to a Google Form, or done as an interview. ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866215 KIK communication app sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866217 -Shannon, Community Action Inc.: I decided to use a chat app called KIK.  EASY to use and you don't have to use personal cell phones.

Click for her full review and how she uses it with great success! ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866217 Voice translator sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866221 From Sharon from Community Action, Inc. (Thank you, Sharon!): I also found a great voice translator for free called SayHi Translate.  It's a voice translator. It will record what you say and translate it into any language you designate.  I had the student put it on her phone so she and I could easily communicate and the masks were not an issue. ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866221 Zoom closed captioning feature sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866223 Thank you, Sharon from Community Action, Inc.! Comes with all levels of paid plans: Zoom Video Communications Plans & Pricing | Zoom - Zoom Click Full Plan Comparison to see all features included.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866223 Video tutorial: How to use Zoom on a phone sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866229 Via Amanda!

]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866229 Platform and tool instructional videos for students sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866234 Google Classroom student tutorials in many languages.

Google Classroom, Meet, USA Learns, and more! (Thank you, Hubbs Center @ St. Paul Public Schools!)]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866234 Zoom print and video tutorials in multiple languages sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866238 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866238 Zoom instructions in English and Spanish sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866241 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866241 Zoom onboarding strategies sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866244 Wisdom from programs:
  1. How to show Zoom windows during screen share so students can see the control menus - how great is that?
  2. Start slowly with just the tools needed for essential communication, such as muting/unmuting, video on/off, and chatting. Ideally, meet individually with each student and a family member they designate as their personal tech support. Practice those tools together. This way, the family member knows exactly what the student needs. Also, model how the family member can teach the student, instead of just doing it for them.
  3. The teacher has students practice each tool at the beginning of each class session.
  4. Have a volunteer or two attend each session to help students who get lost so that the rest of the class can continue with the teacher. Have the volunteer and student(s) be put in a breakout room. 
Scroll down this column for materials to use.
]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866244 Multilingual vocabulary for technologies, Google applications, Zoom, plus typical actions sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866251 Many thanks to Wadyla and her colleagues at Framingham Adult ESL Plus! Click to download.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866251 Several approaches sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866253 - Test everything on yourself to see from the student perspective. If possible, have a few students try them and give feedback to give a more accurate sense of how well students will manage it.
- Have a staff technologist, other staff such as the advisor and director, volunteers, and program graduates as tech assistants, especially when onboarding students to a new technology.
- Student bring their own device to the program to make sure it will work with applications used in class
- Socially distant assessments depending on space/resources: drive-thru/parking lot, distanced inside if space allows, by 1-3 students at a time appointment
- To onboard students to tech platforms they'll be using, break the process into steps and send them/cover during a webinar or recorded screencast spaced out over time: 1. Download, log in, and check in with each student; 2: navigate app; 3. how to log in to video meetings; 4: how to navigate video meetings. 
- Provide simple instructions with images for accessing materials: text list of step-by-step; create screencast and post to class home base (Google Classroom, Google Doc) 
- Be proactive about checking whether students have accessed materials/logged into course. Reach out to check in to see how they're doing/help they need.
]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866253 https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866262 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866262 Digital literacy lessons for beginner language learners sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866266 Gmail and Drive. Includes captioned video, slides, and assignments. Thanks to Julie Hastings of Portland Community College! ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866266 How-to videos for students on Google Classroom, learning platforms, phone storage, and more! sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866273 Scroll down to 'Watch Tech Help Videos.']]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866273 How-to videos from the ESOL C & I Center sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866281 How to download WhatsApp on various devices - great for students! -  how to use Google Forms and Zoom for ESOL instruction. Thanks to the Center! ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866281 How-to resources from the Math C & I Center sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866286 Thank you, Math C & I folks!]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866286 Zoom on smartphones: the student perspective plus how to use lots of features sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866288 Mini videos and activities. Thanks to Jayme Adelson-Goldstein and the ESOL C & I Center! ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866288 Keeping track of passwords sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866294 It's easy to lose track! See p. 2 for one example that can be put in a student handbook and used at orientation. From English Now!]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866294 Online technology basics sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866300 Lessons and materials on using Chromebooks, Gmail, Zoom, and Google Classroom for both online and in-person teaching formats. Thanks to English for New Bostonians!]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866300 Screencasting - record your screen for reusable teaching/instructional videos sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866304 Uses: video meetings that students can review/those who can't attend can view, instructions for how to access/use a website or complete an activity
Screencast-O-Matic - free w/15 min limit per upload to their site or $48/yr for unlimited time & full editing tools
Screencastify - free w/30-min limit

Post the videos on a program YouTube account. Check out NSCC ALC's great page. (Thank you Stacy Randell-Shaheen,  Diane Amelia Read, and Kim Hemme!) Have separate channels for each teacher/advisor.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866304 Mobile to PC/TV mirroring sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866307 Shows your phone screen on your computer! Great for showing how to use apps/sites. One app to do this is called, surprisingly Mobile to PC/TV. I like it because to download it, it asks for access to a minimum of personal info.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866307 Which device? sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866311 Leslie's program prefers Chromebooks. They teach students about saving info in the cloud, i.e., Google Drive. ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866311 Hotspots sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866312 Hotspots act like a modem: they provide an internet connection to devices. The person with the device just needs to enter the hotspot code to connect. Here are a few sources for discounted hotspots:
  • PCs for People  
  • Tech Soup   
  • Also many cellphones have settings to make them hotspots. (This can drain the battery, so plugging in is best.)

    Also, some students are going to their programs and libraries and connecting to their hotspots. While the buildings are closed, they do this from their cars. 
]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866312 Keyboards for phones! sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866318 So cool! Here's one example. (Not an endorsement.)]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866318 Providing data plans for students sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866322 From Amanda Blount, The Literacy Center in Attleboro: We provide limited cellular service to a few students who are unable to pay for that at this time. We utilize data plans on SIM cards that we purchased through a contract with T Mobile.  We installed the SIM cards in Samsung Galaxy tablets and loaned the tablets to our students.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866322 Support for applicants/students who have digital/connectivity needs sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866327 - Help low-income students get free/low-cost connectivity. Check out NDIA, Mobile Beacon, and everyoneon.org
- Tech Goes Home - Students can enroll in classes at partner sites. Classes include a 15-hr course, and graduates receive a device and the opportunity to get low-cost internet for 1 year.  Become a partner site! Requires instructor to be trained. TGH partners are in a number of cities in eastern MA, and TGH invites those in other areas to contact them about becoming partners.
-Loan devices. Click above for an example contract.
-Buy devices in bulk. Leah recommends Newegg.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866327 Tips for loaning devices sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866331 Please add your tips!

- It helps to catalogue the devices so they can be kept track of easily.

- Devices may need to be 'restored' when returned, so setting up a restore point previously is helpful. (Click for an example for a Windows laptop/PC - see 'Restore from a system restore point.')

- There are services that can be purchased that track the location of devices (click for one I found randomly - I have no experience with them), but colleagues and I have found that loaning to students who are known to be responsible works out fine 99% of the time. 
]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866331 reduced wifi price for income eligible students https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866337 - Lifeline

- Internet Essentials]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866337 Affordable Connectivity Program from the federal government sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866342 The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. Eligible households receive assistance to pay for internet service and devices. There are now 20 service providers who have high-speed internet plans for $30/month or less, which means no out-of-pocket costs for ACP recipients.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866342 Free hotspots and internet for children sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866347 for those who receive free school lunch or other government benefits. ]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866347 Computer Skills Assessment for Teachers sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866350 From the IDEAL Distance Education and Blended Learning Handbook (2020) -  the bible for distance ed. and blended learning program development.]]> 2022-12-14 17:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866350 How to post: Video instructions sabesprogramsupport https://padlet.com/sabesprogramsupport/digitalliteracy1741975255/wish/2420866354 Want to view captions? 

On a computer: (Read all steps first.) 
1. Click the video to start it. 
2. Click the magnifying glass icon to enlarge it. 
3. Near the bottom right corner, click CC. 
4. To return here, click anywhere on the webpage. 

On a phone: 
1. Tap the video (may need to do this twice) to start it. 
2. Tap it again to reveal the menu icon (3 vertical dots) and click it. 
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