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Digital Literacy Lab
What is the Digital Literacy ?
The Digital Literacy Lab is a hands-on, youth-centered learning space designed to equip military-connected youth and teen caregivers with the skills needed to safely, responsibly, and confidently navigate today’s digital world.
This Lab recognizes that digital literacy is no longer optional, it is essential to education, workforce readiness, civic engagement, and personal well-being.
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Why Digital Literacy Matter To Military-Connected Youth
Military-connected youth often:
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Transition between schools and systems
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Rely heavily on digital tools for continuity
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Navigate online learning, applications, and identity formation
The Digital Literacy Lab responds to those realities by building practical skills + critical thinking.
Core Focus Areas
Information Literacy
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Identifying reliable vs. misleading information
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Understanding digital research and source evaluation
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Recognizing misinformation and digital bias
Communication & Collaboration
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Digital communication etiquette
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Safe collaboration tools
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Understanding digital footprints
Digital Content Creation
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Creating digital projects (media, presentations, design)
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Understanding copyright, attribution, and ethical use
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Using creativity responsibly
Core Focus Areas
Online Safety & Security
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Protecting personal information
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Understanding privacy and cybersecurity basics
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Recognizing online risks
Problem-Solving with Technology
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Using digital tools to solve real-world challenges
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Creative thinking through technology
How Youth Engage
The Lab may include:
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Interactive stations
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Guided mini-sessions
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Hands-on challenges
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Youth-friendly demonstrations
Activities are age-appropriate, optional, and exploratory, no prior experience required.
Relationship To STEAM SUITED™
The Digital Literacy Lab complements STEAM SUITED™ by connecting creativity and innovation with responsible digital citizenship.
Youth who design robots, wear DIY space suits, create comics, or build digital stories are also learning how to:
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Communicate ideas responsibly
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Share work ethically
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Navigate digital platforms with confidence
STEAM builds imagination.
Digital literacy ensures sustainability.
Who Leads The Lab
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Community educators
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Youth mentors
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Technology professionals
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Partner organizations aligned with youth learning
All facilitators adhere to youth-safe engagement standards.