DigitalLiteracy.gov launch announcement (May 13, 2011)
Subject: DigitalLiteracy.gov Launch
Date: May 13, 2011 8:51:32 AM CDT
Dear Colleague –
Today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke launched DigitalLiteracy.gov,
a website designed to increase digital literacy and lifelong learning skills
that help Americans navigate this new Internet-based economy. DigitalLiteracy.gov was
created in partnership with nine federal agencies to provide librarians,
teachers, workforce trainers and other practitioners a central location to share
digital literacy content and practices.
You are encouraged to use the new web portal to upload and
share with other practitioners your digital literacy training materials, thereby
leveraging the value of these BTOP investments. Please also participate in the
discussion groups on digital literacy topics, a feature that can help form
communities of practice and export the lessons learned to make the overall
“digital literacy” community more effective.
DigitalLiteracy.gov features
resources and tools used to teach and develop digital literacy skills including
lesson plans, video games, online training tools, and train-the-trainer
materials. The site’s workforce development page connects users to a wide
variety of career building applications that teach the digital skills needed for
today’s global workforce including word processing fundamentals, resume building
tips, and job search techniques. User friendly search options and tags allow
visitors to find resources by competence, subject area, provider, skills level,
or keyword. Discussion threads let visitors connect and share ideas on a variety
of topics and to develop feedback and best practices.
As with any new website, DigitalLiteracy.gov is
constantly evolving to include new resources, functionality, and features. If
you have a resource, image, video, story, or tool that might help other
practitioners, please share them with us by uploading them to DigitalLiteracy.gov. DigitalLiteracy.gov already
features 82 resources used or donated by BTOP recipients.
Thanks to all of you who provided resources and invaluable
feedback on the project. I look forward to the work ahead as we continue to
improve digital literacy across this country.
Tony Wilhelm
Director, Broadband Technology Opportunities Program