Adult education staff are expected to strengthen their digital skills, teach digital skills effectively, and use digital tools for program management and communication. However, many are new to technology integration or have had limited professional development to build the necessary expertise. The SABES Digital Skill Building Resource Collection and Digital Literacy Self-Assessment provide tools and guidance to support staff in identifying and pursuing their own digital skill building goals at their own pace. 

The SABES Digital Skill Building Resource Collection is a centralized, curated repository to help adult education staff easily locate tools that address specific digital competencies and technology integration goals. Resources in the collection were selected based on their immediate applicability to adult education classroom instruction and program design. Every included platform, tool, and module was vetted for accessibility, ease of implementation, and relevance to adult education staff. The repository organizes these resources according to skill levels, task types, and tools, for giving practitioners choice and control as they move from identifying growth areas to improving their digital skills. 

The SABES Digital Literacy Self-Assessment for Adult Education Professionals helps adult education staff analyze the digital tools and practices they already use and identify areas for future professional learning. While several skills outlined in the self-assessment tool focus on instructional practice, many of the core concepts can be easily adapted for advisors and support staff. We encourage you to explore this resource even if you are not an instructor. Your results will guide you to pages in the Digital Skill Building Resource Collection that align with your learning needs.

For additional guidance on selecting and sequencing professional learning opportunities related to digital literacy, please see the SABES PD Pathway for Digital Literacy.