(DL)² Resources

Digital Literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. Source: American Library Association

Digital equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy and economy. Source: National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Digital resilience signifies having the awareness, skills, agility, and confidence to be empowered users of new technologies and adapt to changing digital skill demands. Digital resilience improves capacity to problem-solve and upskill, navigate digital transformations, and be active participants in society and the economy. Source: Digital US Coalition

Distance learning is a formal learning method of delivery where students and instructors are separated by geography, time, or both for the majority of the instructional period. Distance learning materials are delivered through a variety of media including, but not limited to, audio recording, video, broadcasts, computer software, web-based programs, and other online technology, or print in instances when online access is a barrier. Instructors support distance learners through communication via mail, telephone, e-mail, or online technologies and software, through which student and program staff can interact and through which student’s identity is verifiable.

Blended models are characterized by “tight integration of the product into a broader curriculum and instructional program”. In this case instructors consider both in-class and online instruction as part of a collective whole, making adjustments to their face-to-face teaching based on what they see as they monitor student work online and altering online assignments based on what they observe in class. Source: IDEAL Distance Education and Blended Learning Handbook.

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a platform for digital learning. Blackboard and Google Classroom are examples of LMSs used by Kentucky adult education programs.

Each provider will designate a Distance Learning Lead who has a high level of digital literacy and receives communications from KYSU regarding digital resources.

Digital Navigators are available to provide extra support for students who need it as they begin to use digital tools for learning.

Technology Coaches are available to provide extra support for KYSU team members who may need it as they begin to use digital tools for teaching.