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About the Digital Learning Plan
The Digital Learning Plan is designed to provide guided support across key areas that bridge gaps in the digital divide. Each component of this plan is structured to be followed progressively, yet it is also flexible enough to function independently, enabling agencies and staff to address specific needs within the communities they serve.
The content in each section will be released according to the scheduled timeline throughout the year.
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Ensuring equal access to devices, the internet, and digital literacy skills empowers adult learners to participate fully in community activities. This section guides digital opportunity and accessibility to help agencies and staff create these opportunities for adult learners.
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Mastering the use of available technology and developing safe, effective practices are key skills for lifelong learning. This section offers an overview of the digital skills needed for technological proficiency, featuring frameworks, scenario-based skills, and resources that support digital literacy development.
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Effective use and transferability of skills when using technology require a solid foundation of practices and skills development. This section helps agencies and staff align digital literacy practices with the goals of both the agency and learners, supporting skill transfer across various scenarios.
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Digital resilience involves troubleshooting tech problems when technology doesn’t work as intended. This section supports agencies in developing policies and procedures to bridge gaps in technology and skills, helping learners become more self-reliant as they strengthen their digital competencies.
Digital Learning Plan | Part 1: Defining the Role of the Digital Navigator​​​​​
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Below are a few examples of how Digital Navigators can support your agency. The role of a Digital Navigator may include different or additional responsibilities based on the agency’s needs. Digital Navigators:
​​Support Adult Learners by…
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Offering assistance with device usage, internet connectivity, and online navigation.
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Connecting learners to digital opportunity and literacy services or initiatives within and beyond the agency.
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Collaborating with community partners to expand access to digital resources and create a network of support for digital inclusion.
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Support Teachers and Staff by…
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Offering technical support throughout the entire process before, during, and after the use of digital resources.
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Scheduling push-in sessions with teachers to introduce, support, and implement EdTech Routines.
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Sharing curated digital resources that align with classroom objectives and the adult learner population.
Support Agencies by…
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Collaborating with agency teachers and staff to integrate digital literacy into all programs, ensuring consistent support for adult learners across various services.
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Assessing the effectiveness of digital resources and tools, making data-driven adjustments based on feedback and performance.
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Offering training to enhance digital literacy strategies and implementation in the classroom.
Support Community Partnerships by…
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Conducting surveys of the adult learner population, aligning services to meet their needs, and facilitating communication between the community, the agency, and the learners.
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Organizing community events and workshops that provide hands-on digital literacy training and support to diverse groups of adult learners.
Digital Learning Plan | Part I: The Digital Navigator © 2025 by Digital ATDN is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
The Digital Learning Plan | Part 1: The Digital Navigator serves as a guide to help agencies develop and implement the Digital ATDN’s Digital Learning Plan by leveraging the role of the Digital Navigator. Similar to the Digital Learning Plan on this website, each section can be used independently, enabling agencies to focus on specific areas of development and distribute responsibilities among similar roles if a dedicated Digital Navigator is not available.
Digital Learning Plan | Part 2: Building a Learner-Centered Digital Literacy Ecosystem​​​​​
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The Digital Literacy Curricula component of the Digital Learning Plan is designed to help agencies identify, align, and implement digital literacy instruction based on learner readiness, instructional goals, and real-world application. Below are a few examples of how digital literacy curricula can support your agency.
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Building foundational, intermediate, and applied digital literacy skills through aligned instruction and practice.
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Connecting digital skills to education, workforce readiness, communication, and everyday life tasks.
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Providing scaffolded opportunities for learners to build confidence using technology across different devices and platforms.
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Support Teachers and Staff by…
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Providing aligned curricula, resources, and implementation guidance connected to the BRIDGES Digital Resilience Framework.
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Helping adult education staff identify appropriate starting points based on learner readiness and digital skill development.
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Offering curriculum pathways, aligned OER resources, and instructional supports that can be adapted across instructional settings.
Support Agencies by…
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Creating a consistent digital literacy ecosystem that connects frameworks, curricula, standards, and instructional resources.
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Supporting program-level planning through aligned digital literacy pathways and implementation tools.
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Helping agencies integrate digital literacy instruction across programs while maintaining flexibility for different learner populations.
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Connecting BRIDGES digital skills to DART, Northstar Digital Literacy, and Google Applied Digital Skills.
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Supporting learner-centered instruction through self-assessments, learner profiles, and aligned curriculum pathways.
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Reinforcing digital skill development through the Digital Skills Library and additional Open Educational Resources (OERs).
Digital Learning Plan | Part 2: Building a Learner-Centered Digital Literacy Ecosystem © 2026 by Digital ATDN is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International
The Digital Learning Plan | Part 2: Building a Learner-Centered Digital Literacy Ecosystem serves as a guide to help agencies identify, align, and implement digital literacy curricula within adult education programs. Using the BRIDGES Digital Resilience Framework as a foundation, this plan connects digital literacy frameworks, curricula, aligned resources, and implementation tools to support learner-centered digital skill development across different instructional settings.