Just Launched: CTN’s Device Training Curriculum for Instructors

CTN’s new Device Training Curriculum is here! These ready-to-use resources are perfect for technology instructors who want to teach digital literacy classes without the hassle of creating lesson plans and materials from scratch.

What’s included?

• Instructor materials with lesson plans and teaching tips
• Learner booklets with step-by-step visuals and instructions.
• Internet safety guides to empower learners.
• Available in multiple languages and tailored to diverse communities, our curricula save time and make teaching digital skills easier than ever.

Best of all? You can download and begin using right away in your classroom!

Gain valuable insights from CTN’s 16+ years of experience in digital inclusion. This webinar will cover practical strategies for working with diverse communities, overcoming language barriers, and creating culturally responsive programs. Whether you’re new to digital inclusion or looking to improve your approach, this session will equip you with the tools to make a lasting impact.

📅 Date: February 27, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 a.m. PT

At CTN, we believe that everyone should have access to the internet and the tools to thrive online. That’s why we’re excited to share our latest resource: Digital Equity 101, a free eBook designed for nonprofits, community leaders, and advocates who are working to close the digital divide.

This guide is packed with practical steps to promote digital inclusion, support digital equity, and ensure your outreach is culturally relevant. Whether you’re new to the movement or looking for ways to deepen your impact, this eBook is a blueprint for driving real change.

This February, continue sharing the love by letting your friends and family know about CTN’s FREE online courses to advance their careers and become champions of digital equity! 

• Teaching Internet Safety & Responsibility – Ideal for educators and trainers who want to teach safe online habits and promote responsible internet use.
• Digital Navigator Overview – Prepares individuals to guide others as digital navigators, helping people access digital tools and resources.

Share these courses with those in your network who want to inspire and educate others, and help close the digital divide, one lesson at a time.

January Lunch & Learn: Missed CTN’s last webinar, Look Back & See Forward? Watch the recording here to learn strategies for staying resilient while promoting digital inclusion in the face of challenges in 2025.

Protect the Digital Equity Act! In 2021, Congress passed the historic Digital Equity Act (DEA), which allocated $2.75 billion for digital inclusion initiatives. However, due to federal budget constraints and shifts in political priorities, the DEA could potentially be defunded. Take action to protect the DEA! Here are some things you can do:

• Find your representatives: Check out these instructions to find your local elected officials
• Contact them: Send a letter to members of Congress using one of these pre-written templates
• Write a press release: If you’ve received DEA or other digital inclusion funding, write a press release to share how important this news is! You can find a press release template here.
• Celebrate and raise awareness! It’s important to raise awareness about the DEA funding’s positive impact on the community. If you’ve received funding, check out this document with ideas to celebrate the award, as well as this one with a potential celebration agenda.
• Stay informed: Stay on top of DEA news by reviewing the funding allocations by state/territory and visiting the National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s Digital Equity Act page, as well as its list of advocacy tools and resources.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing digital equity across the country, despite the current administration’s cuts to DEI programs. We are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background, have access to the tools and skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world.