Webinar | From Barriers to Bridges: Understanding Immigrant Families’ Digital Literacy Practices

Immigrant families exercise diverse, productive, and often overlooked digital literacy practices. In this presentation, we’ll explore the unique and productive ways immigrant families exercise digital literacy at home. We’ll also share strategies and free resources that can help your program adopt an asset-based approach to supporting these families in navigating digital landscapes. Join us to discuss and share!

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Speakers:

Rachel Riggs, MATESOL, works on various research, professional development, and digital learning initiatives as a Technical Advisor at World Education. Before joining World Education, she taught ESOL in an adult education program, transitioning her family literacy classes online during the pandemic. Rachel focuses on promoting digital equity and supporting educators in their use of technology. She is national adult education leader on digital skills, artificial intelligence, and professional development to support the open education movement. Rachel leads monthly EdTech Strategy Sessions for adult educators across the U.S.

Alexis Cherewka is an adult educator, researcher, and technical assistance provider with 10 years of experience. Her research interests focus on how adult educators and adult education and family literacy policy can support a more equitable educational experience for all adult learners and their families.