Incorporating Digital Literacy in an Adult Citizenship Curriculum

Session 7: 1:00pm-2:00pm (Saturday March 07, 2026)

 

Description

The Agenda’s Agenda (Goal) • To have every adult citizenship education provider set three digital literacy objectives in their adult citizenship curriculum. Curriculum & Core Literacy • Curriculum - Scope And Sequence Section • Civic Literacy in an EL Civics Classroom (Goal: Civic Engagement) • Digital Literacy in a Citizenship Classroom • Adding Digital Literacy Objectives Utilizing AI • Using Ai To Practice The Speaking Test • Using ChatGPT To Check For Understanding • Using ChatGPT To Practice Speaking Test: CAVAET!!!! Data and Resources to Support Your Program • Data to Support Your Program: Discusses finding information on permanent residents eligible for citizenship in California and the percentage of U.S. adults who lack basic digital literacy skills. • Resources • THE NEED: 33% of adults in the U.S. lack the most basic digital literacy skills (Source: PIAAC/OECD). VIII. Other Resources • Various links to the data resources and videos.

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Jennifer Gagliardi

Milpitas Adult School and OTAN

Jennifer Gagliardi has been teaching ESL/Citizenship for 20+ years. She presents on the topics of Citizenship and Technology at Adult Education conferences for Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (OTAN).

Type of Presentation

Demonstration (60 Minutes)

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Administrators

Program Strands

  • English as a Second Language

Category Strands

  • Designing Learning Experiences
  • Program Administration and Coordination