PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive

Funds awarded through PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T will provide the support libraries need to conduct digital literacy training in their community and to promote the PLA and AT&T digital literacy courses. 

Examples of how incentive funds may be used:

• Hire trainers to conduct the workshops.
• Purchase and distribute materials to promote PLA and AT&T digital literacy resources and library’s digital skills support. Examples include bookmarks, flash drives, flyers, headphones, etc.
• Advertise PLA and AT&T’s digital literacy resources and library’s digital skills support. Examples include Facebook ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads, newspaper advertisements, billboards, and locally produced promotional videos.
• Purchase non-capital equipment to be used for training (e.g., computer and/or projector to be used for trainings).
• Print handouts, certificates and other learner materials for in-person trainings.
• Translate online course or training materials into languages other than currently available English and Spanish resources.
• Rent a space for training (if needed and not held in a library).
• Purchase project supplies (e.g., paper, post-its, printing, etc.).
• Provide snacks for attendees at in-person trainings.
• Purchase PPE such as masks, hand and equipment sanitizer for in-person trainings.

Programming Requirements:

• Conduct DigitalLearn workshops to reach a minimum of 36 learners/attendees using one or more of the following training materials: Internet Basics, Video Conferencing Basics, Cybersecurity Basics, Email Basics, Computer Basics (Windows 10), Computer Basics (macOS 11), Mobile Device Basics (Android), Mobile Device Basics (iOS)

Estimated Total Program Funding: