Digitally Literate Educator

Welcome to Digitally Literate, a hub for anyone looking to integrate technology in meaningful ways—or teach others to do the same. Whether you're an educator striving to enhance your teaching or someone passionate about digital literacy, you’ve come to the right place.

Being digitally literate is more than just using technology—it’s about empowering learners to think critically, create collaboratively, and engage thoughtfully in today’s digital world. To help you on this journey, we’ve crafted a series of engaging Learning Events that you can use, modify, and remix to fit your needs.

Why This Matters 💡

Educational technology is reshaping how we teach, learn, and connect. It’s expanding classrooms beyond physical spaces and inviting us to explore new ways of thinking. But with these opportunities come important questions:

• How do we create authentic, impactful learning experiences?
• How do we meet diverse learner needs in a digital-first world?
• How do we help students thrive in and beyond the classroom?

The Digitally Literate Educator series equips you with practical tools and strategies to answer these questions. Each learning event focuses on actionable, project-based approaches that help you integrate technology meaningfully into your practice.

What You’ll Explore

Through this open and flexible series, you’ll:

• Learn the foundations of pedagogy and project-based learning.
• Discover tools to engage students and foster belonging.
• Master strategies for assessment and feedback in digital spaces.
• Build your confidence to innovate and adapt in a changing educational landscape.

These events are not a rigid curriculum but a collection of adaptable activities that reflect core values of collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and intellectual curiosity.

The Learning Events 📚

Here’s a quick tour of the learning events we’ve created for you. Explore at your own pace, and feel free to remix them to suit your goals!

Pedagogy: Building a Strong Foundation

1. LE1 Why Are We Here? – Set meaningful learning objectives.
2. LE2 Beginning with the End in Mind – Plan with purpose using backward design.
3. LE3 Breaking It Down – Chunk course content into digestible pieces.
4. LE4 Time Is Precious – Balance synchronous and asynchronous learning.
5. LE5 Keep It Simple – Start small when integrating technology.

Engaging, Connecting, & Scaffolding: Supporting Students

6. LE6 Moving Across Screens – Navigate multimodal learning environments.
7. LE7 Show as Opposed to Tell – Use screencasts and visuals for instruction.
8. LE8 Scaffolding Student Engagement – Support diverse learners in digital spaces.
9. LE9 Don’t Reinvent the Wheel – Leverage Open Educational Resources (OER).
10. LE10 Cultivate a Sense of Belonging – Foster inclusive, connected classrooms.

Assessment & Evaluation: Measuring What Matters

11. LE11 Designing Authentic Assessments – Create tasks that reflect real-world challenges.
12. LE12 Decentering Grading Through Collaborative Rubrics – Empower students with shared evaluation.
13. LE13 Formative Assessments for Feedback and Growth – Support learning with low-stakes assessments.
14. LE14 Leveraging Peer and Self-Assessment – Foster reflection and collaboration.
15. LE15 Using Digital Tools for Assessment – Streamline evaluation and feedback with technology.

Ready to Dive In?

You can explore any of these learning events at your own pace. Each one includes key concepts, resources, and practical activities to help you get started. Whether you’re new to digital literacy or a seasoned pro, these tools are designed to inspire and support your journey.

If you’d like to share your experiences, remix ideas, or suggest improvements, we’d love to hear from you! Together, let’s build a more digitally literate world.