Scaffold adults from beginning users to confident digital citizens with hands-on, competency-based classes and layered teacher support¶

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Description¶

Briya addresses parents' lack of confidence with technology by "scaffolds their learners through the path from beginning user to confident digital citizen." Classes are designed to "help students overcome their fears by making the computer program lighthearted and fun, where you can enter at any level and leave with a feeling of confidence." Every class has a lead teacher plus at least one supporting teacher, and courses are competency-based: students apply knowledge with hands-on tasks on their devices, such as logging into Kahoot to review Google Classroom and email concepts.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A lead teacher and at least one supporting teacher in every class so students have ready help
• Devices available for hands-on practice during class

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• adult immigrants with low confidence and low overall literacy

Target Learning Goals¶

• digital literacy skills and confidence using devices

Related Strategies¶

• Survey adult learners about devices and home access before choosing instructional technology
• Address Technology-Related Fears
• Address Digital Literacy
• Layered educator support: coaching, curated resources, low-lift entry points, and community engagement
• Accommodate Varying Technology Experience
• Integrate English language learning with digital literacy instruction — the same case study's curriculum design

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Technology and Family Literacy Case Study: Briya. (2016). Digital Promise. https://www.digitalpromise.org