TIES Conference December 11, 2012

 Provide update on Minnesota digital literacy & equity efforts in order to:  Make K-12 aware of resources & tools  Open door for K12/Post-sec/Public Library collaboration  Better prepare all students for success

 Northstar digital literacy standards, assessment and certificate  Digital Literacy Workgroup of The Minnesota Learning Commons  Technology Literacy Collaborative ◦ CTC Finder ◦ Curriculum Repository ◦ Hubs concept

 Digital Literacy & Learning Specialist for Saint Paul Public Schools

 Director of the Saint Paul Public Library  Previously: ◦ Executive Director of Heading Home Minnesota ◦ Director of the Minneapolis Public Library ◦ Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

 Doctoral student in the Second Languages and Cultures/Curriculum and Instruction program, University of Minnesota.  Consultant to: ◦ Minnesota Literacy Council ◦ Minnesota Department of Education ◦ Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development  Current work focuses on content development and professional development leadership in the areas of adult basic education, career development, and digital literacy.

 Interagency Coordinator for City of Minneapolis Information Technology department  Focus on digital inclusion and community technology needs and resources.  Joined the Technology Literacy Collaborative in 2011.

 Library Development & Continuing Education Coordinator for State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education  Founding member and past chair of the Technology Literacy Collaborative Technology Literacy Collaborative  Chairs of the Digital Literacy Workgroup of the Minnesota Learning CommonsMinnesota Learning Commons

 Kit Hadley, Jen Vanek Northstar digital literacy standards, assessment, and certificate  Mary Ann VanCura Digital Literacy Workgroup of Minnesota Learning Commons  Elise Ebhardt Technology Literacy Collaborative  CTC Finder  Curriculum Repository  Hubs concept

The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. Source: What is digital literacy? (American Library Association)

Literacy represents a person’s ability to read, write, and solve problems using both spoken and written language. Digital literacy is the ability to apply those same skills using (current) technology (tools). Digital Literacy Standards for New Yorkers, Digital Literacy in New York,

The gap between those who can benefit from digital technology and those who cannot. Source: divide/digitaldividedefined/digitaldivide.html

Access and Skills Source: forrestdoud.wordpress.com

Saint Paul Public Library TIES Conference December 11, 2012

Saint Paul Public Library

Purpose Demonstrate competency Develop basic computer literacy Credential for job search Target audience Adults with very low literacy Displaced workers, returning vets

Saint Paul Public Library  Public libraries: Saint Paul, Ramsey County  Saint Paul Community Literacy Consortium  ABE: St. Paul, Roseville  Higher ed: Metro State, St. Paul College  State agencies: MDE, DEED  Ramsey County Workforce Solutions  Community organizations

Saint Paul Public Library No existing product Low enough literacy level Free Three-phased project Develop standards Create on-line assessment, certificate LSTA Bremer Foundation Market to employers, public

Saint Paul Public Library

Sponsoring Sites in St. Paul Over one hundred sites across the state.

Saint Paul Public Library

Basic Computer Use Statistics

Saint Paul Public Library Minnesota Literacy Project host Annual fee Reserve for future development needs Community Steering Committee

Saint Paul Public Library Access Availability Affordability Design for inclusion Public access Adoption Relevance Digital literacy Consumer safety

Saint Paul Public Library  Community Technology Empowerment Project (2004),  Technology Literacy Collaborative (2006),  Northstar Digital Literacy Project (2012),

 The TLC is people Digital inclusion supporters committed to sharing best practices, advocating for technology literacy skills and access, and promoting collaborative efforts.  The TLC is a website  The TLC is unique – a volunteer organization not tied to a specific agency or group

 Use  Upload & Share  Continuous Improvement  Northstar Standards  CTEP AmeriCorps Member Civic Engagement Project

 Join to share and learn  News  Events  Action plan  Committees  Continuous improvement

 City of Minneapolis involvement  TLC helps us: ◦ Make connections across sectors ◦ Continuity ◦ Identify and map resources ◦ Centralize and share data ◦ Create partnerships to address gaps

Source: City of Minneapolis 2012 Community Technology Survey

How can we help friends and families help their friends and families? Source: City of Minneapolis 2012 Community Technology Survey

TLC Hubs  Two or more Community Technology Centers in same neighborhood who coordinate efforts.  May also include schools, neighborhood and business associations, public housing facilities, other community programs  Goals and Benefits:  Engage in collaborative problem solving  Broaden awareness, share best practices  Create shared resources, shared marketing, cross-refer to each others’ centers  Better understand and meet the needs of our neighborhoods  Templates to encourage and support hubs

See the WIKI for contact information for any questions.