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The New Jersey State Library is hosting training on Northstar Digital Literacy from Theresa Sladek of Literacy Minnesota in January and February.  These sessions are open to all and will be recorded. 

For more information about Northstar Digital Literacy and to see a list of participating NJ library locations, visit the New Jersey State Library website

Overview of Northstar Features 

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024

Time: 10:00-11:30am

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcO6rqDsoEtVdP3Y7ewjtKFkcNYGGlLQt 

In this training, you will learn about Northstar Digital Literacy standards, assessments, curriculum, self-directed online learning, and reporting. You will ascertain how to start incorporating and implementing digital literacy into your organization using the Northstar features. 

Incorporating Digital Literacy Routines into ELL Instruction 

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024

Time: 10:00-11:30am

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdOytpjorGNc6pkAfK7E4xhrg4AMWFNfm 

In this training we will look at the new teacher resource guide Northstar has created to help instructors incorporate daily routines to help build essential digital literacy skills into all levels of ELL classrooms. Aligned with the Northstar standards, these routines are valuable for programs who don’t have access to a separate digital literacy course and for use with lower level digital literacy and/or ELL students who would benefit from an on-ramp to the full Northstar curriculum. Topics covered in the training will be:

  • Simple/fast rubrics for teachers to use as a pre/post assessment of beginning level digital skills knowledge
  • An in-depth look at how to use the guide
  • A demonstration of a routine (or two) from the perspective of both student and teacher
  • Best practices for teaching digital literacy to ELL learners

Keeping Learners Motivated 

Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024

Time: 10:00-11:30am

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-ysrz0sHdDoBgnGGGNNYLDEKpWTFuYH 

In this training we will take a look at adult persistence learning theory and steps programs can take to keep adult learners motivated. 

Questions? Want to learn more about Northstar Digital Literacy or see if your library can obtain a license, contact Andrea Levandowski: alevandowski [at] njstatelib.org 

The New Jersey State Library is hosting training on Northstar Digital Literacy from Theresa Sladek of Literacy Minnesota.  This session is open to all and will be recorded. 

For more information about Northstar Digital Literacy and to see a list of participating NJ library locations, visit the New Jersey State Library website

Incorporating Digital Literacy Routines into ELL Instruction 

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024

Time: 10:00-11:30am

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdOytpjorGNc6pkAfK7E4xhrg4AMWFNfm 

In this training we will look at the new teacher resource guide Northstar has created to help instructors incorporate daily routines to help build essential digital literacy skills into all levels of ELL classrooms. Aligned with the Northstar standards, these routines are valuable for programs who don’t have access to a separate digital literacy course and for use with lower level digital literacy and/or ELL students who would benefit from an on-ramp to the full Northstar curriculum. Topics covered in the training will be:

  • Simple/fast rubrics for teachers to use as a pre/post assessment of beginning level digital skills knowledge
  • An in-depth look at how to use the guide
  • A demonstration of a routine (or two) from the perspective of both student and teacher
  • Best practices for teaching digital literacy to ELL learners

Questions? Want to learn more about Northstar Digital Literacy or see if your library can obtain a license, contact Andrea Levandowski: alevandowski [at] njstatelib.org