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Specialized Training

These courses are designed for individuals who are working on digital inclusion initiatives for specific populations, such as older adults, or within particular industries, like libraries and healthcare. They were also crafted for instructors looking to teach their clients specific topics, including digital citizenship.

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Digital Equity
and the Aging

Digital Equity and the Aging

If you work with older adults, this course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to better support their digital literacy journeys.

NUMBER OF LESSONS
37
VIDEO CONTENT
45 minutes
ENGAGEMENT TIME
2-3 hours
PRICE
$300

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the Digital Gap in Older Populations
    Differentiate between stereotypes and realities in older adults’ tech adoption, noting common causes of low digital confidence
  • Articulate the Importance of Technology
    Learn to persuasively explain to older adults how the internet can enhance their lives, emphasizing the risks of digital disconnection
  • Recognize What Your Client(s) Need(s)
    Assess and address older adults' specific tech needs, aiding them in embracing new tools with a growth mindset for safe adoption
  • Enhance Device Accessibility for Aging Clients
    Discover and configure device accessibility features, such as screen contrast and touch sensitivity, that can meet older adults’ specific needs
  • Direct Older Adults to Additional Learning Materials
    Identify resources that address the most common digital barriers for older adults

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Health Equity in
a Digital World

Health Equity in a Digital World

This course is designed to empower digital navigators who work in a healthcare or wellness setting.

NUMBER OF LESSONS
39
VIDEO CONTENT
40 minutes
ENGAGEMENT TIME
2-3 hours
PRICE
$300

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand Digital Equity’s Impact on Health
    Learn how the digital divide affects access to care and other social determinants of health
  • Discover Digital Tools for Health Management
    Identify digital tools that can help patients and community members manage their physical and mental health
  • Address Clients’ Privacy Concerns
    Respond to concerns regarding privacy and health data confidentiality
  • Identify Patients’ Potential Digital Barriers
    Develop an understanding of the many different barriers that can stand in the way of patient healthcare in order to reframe issues of “noncompliance”
  • Encourage Digitally-Inclusive Patient Care Practices
    Learn how to identify areas in a patient's social circle and community that could become more accessible through digital skills training

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Libraries The Original
Digital Navigators

Libraries: The Original Digital Navigators

This course is designed to empower digital navigators working in a library setting.

NUMBER OF LESSONS
30
VIDEO CONTENT
0
ENGAGEMENT TIME
2 hours
PRICE
$300

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize Digital Equity in the Context of Libraries
    Examine social inequalities that influence the digital divide while exploring the historical connection between public libraries and digital inclusion efforts
  • Strengthen the Library’s Digital Inclusion Practices
    Align digital inclusion practices with your library's mission and specific role within your community
  • Understand Library Patrons’ Tech Needs
    Recognize typical tech needs of library patrons and determine suitable assistance
  • Educate Patrons on Online Safety Practices
    Teach patrons strategies to stay safe online and recognize potential risks or scams
  • Recommend Further Technology Resources
    Suggest relevant technology resources within and beyond the library

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Teaching Digital
Citizenship

Teaching Digital Citizenship

This course will empower digital literacy instructors to teach digital citizenship - which is defined as the ability to use technology responsibly, safely, and respectfully - to diverse individuals affected by the digital divide.

NUMBER OF LESSONS
28
VIDEO CONTENT
60 minutes
ENGAGEMENT TIME
2.5 hours
PRICE
$300

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Conceptualize Digital Citizenship
    What it is and why it’s important
  • Teach Digital Citizenship
    Learn how to teach students about topics such as internet safety, password security, media literacy, netiquette, and much more
  • Utilize Adult Learning Principles
    Key principles from the field of education, recognizing that teaching adults is very different from teaching children
  • Access Additional Resources

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