Digital Literacy Curricula
Digital ATDN, in collaboration with the CSDE, has selected three digital skill curricula for use at your agency. Each curriculum aligns with at least one of the digital skills frameworks outlined in the Digital Literacy section of the Digital Learning Plan. Below is a Digital Skills Spectrum, illustrating the levels of digital literacy developed within each curriculum.
Digital Skills Spectrum

​​​To ensure an accurate comparison of curricula, we are using the BRIDGES Digital Resilience Framework* to map domain alignment. Keep in mind that additional considerations—like technology access, learner goals, partnerships, and time constraints—are not fully addressed here but remain critical in choosing the right curriculum.
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When reviewing each curriculum below, select the domain tabs to view aligned activities from the framework. Only lessons and domains with identified correlations are included. For a complete alignment across frameworks and curricula, refer to the Digital ATDN BRIDGES Digital Learning Checklist.
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*The BRIDGES Digital Resilience Framework was formerly known as the Seattle Digital Equity Initiative (SDEI).

DART Curriculum | Link to the curriculum
What is it? The DART curriculum is a free resource designed to teach ESL learners essential computer skills while supporting English language development.
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Why is it worth considering? The DART curriculum integrates digital literacy with language instruction, is aligned with recognized standards, and provides adaptable lesson plans for diverse learners.
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What are the Digital Literacy requirements? The curriculum supports learners with pre-beginner and beginner levels of English. It covers key skills like using hardware, navigating software, internet safety, and workplace digital tools.
This curriculum is great for...
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ESL educators teaching beginner-level digital skills.
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Adult learners with limited computer experience.
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Agencies aiming to improve digital equity.​​​
DART Curriculum Alignment
Device Ownership
Practices that support device longevity, including physical care, protective software, and using technical support.
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DO.3 Keep Devices Safe & Secure​
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Lesson 10: Computer Sign In and Sign Out
DO.3 Keep Devices Safe & Secure​
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Lesson 12: Connecting to the Internet
DO.3 Keep Devices Safe & Secure​
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Lesson 19: Troubleshooting Basics
DO.2 Find Technical Support
DO.4 Fix Technical Problems

Digital Skills Spectrum​​
The Digital Skill Spectrum can assist with recommendations on where to start when using the curriculum, recommend onboarding resources that can assist in bridging the gap before beginning the curriculum, and offer extension activities to further develop the skills in applied contexts.
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Beginner Digital Literacy
Learners that are pre-beginner/beginner English language learners and/or have very limited or no experience with digital literacy:
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Use DART lessons 1-6 to introduce the keyboard while working with the alphabet.​
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Experienced Digital Literacy
Learners with basic English language or digital skills, but may not be familiar with the device(s) used in the classroom:
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Use DART lessons 1-8, following the suggested guidelines in the curriculum.
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Integrate Northstar's Basic Computer Skills unit as part of the resource activities for DART lessons 9-11 (pg. 14).
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Provide activities that focus on mouse and keyboard skills to assist in the development of mouse accuracy and website navigation for learners.
Proficient Digital Literacy
​Learners that can complete or have completed the beginner lessons, can work on activities with some guidance:
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Integrate Northstar's Basic Computer Skills unit as part of the resource activities for DART lessons 9-11 (pg. 14).
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Integrate Northstar's Internet Basics unit as part of the resource activities for DART lessons 12-15, 17, and 18 (pg. 14).
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Integrate Northstar's Using Email unit as part of the resource activities for DART lessons 16 (pg. 14).
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