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<p class="MsoNormal">Due to the success of the <a href="https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive/cohort" target="_self" title="2022–2023 Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T">
2022–2023 Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T</a>, AT&T and PLA are offering a second expanded incentive opportunity for public libraries in 2023 which will again focus on the 8 core basic skilling subjects. It is designed to support library
adoption of the PLA DigitalLearn training materials developed with support from AT&T. These materials are freely available at <a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Tools and Resources for Trainers (opens in new window/tab)">training.digitallearn.org</a>.
Applications will be accepted until June 2, 2023, 11:59 PM Central.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Libraries can apply for an incentive of $6000. Funds awarded are to be used to support the facilitation of one or more of the 8 approved DigitalLearn basic computer skilling workshops and to promote these AT&T co-created digital literacy
courses. This opportunity requires the facilitation of in-person or online workshops using the DigitalLearn.org curriculum.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Workshop topics are limited to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/courses/internet-basics-new" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Internet Basics (opens in new window/tab)">Internet Basics</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/courses/video-conferencing-basics" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Video Conferencing Basics (opens in new window/tab)">Video Conferencing Basics</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/courses/cybersecurity-basics" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Cybersecurity Basics (opens in new window/tab)">Cybersecurity Basics</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/courses/email-basics" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Email Basics (opens in new window/tab)">Email Basics</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/courses/computer-basics-windows-10-87e0526c-b9a9-4d0b-9af2-e8db08ac85c0" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Computer Basics (Windows 10) (opens in new window/tab)">Computer
Basics (Windows 10)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/courses/computer-basics-mac-os-11" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Computer Basics (macOS 11) (opens in new window/tab)">Computer Basics (macOS 11)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/courses/mobile-device-basics-android-3fad9150-4b30-4f5f-b175-3ed2c526a255" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Mobile Device Basics (Android) (opens in new window/tab)">Mobile
Device Basics (Android)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://training.digitallearn.org/courses/mobile-device-basics-ios-new" target="_blank" title="DigitalLearn: Mobile Device Basics (iOS) (opens in new window/tab)">Mobile Device Basics (iOS)</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Examples of how incentive funds may be used:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Hire trainers to conduct workshops.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Print handouts, certificates, and other learner materials for in-person trainings.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Purchase project supplies (e.g., paper, post-its, printing, etc.).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Purchase non-capital equipment to be used for training (e.g., computer and/or projector, smart board, tablets to be used for trainings).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Advertise workshops and PLA and AT&T’s digital literacy resources. Examples include outdoor banner, Facebook ads, Instagram ads, Google ads, radio ads, newspaper ads, billboards, and locally produced promotional
videos.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Purchase and distribute materials to promote DigitalLearn and your library’s digital skills support. Examples include bookmarks, paper notebooks, flash drives, headphones, tee shirts, socks, calendars, water
bottles, tote bags etc.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Items to be used as a giveaway or free drawing. Examples include tablet, gift card or any of the items listed in the bullet above.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Translate training materials into languages other English or Spanish.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Rent a space for training (if needed and not held in a library).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Provide snacks for attendees at in-person trainings.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Provide transportation for attendees.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Provide childcare for attendees.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Hire translators or interpreters.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Purchase PPE such as masks, hand and equipment sanitizer for in-person training.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>NOTE: funds cannot be used <a href="https://www.usac.org/e-rate/applicant-process/before-you-begin/eligible-services-list/" target="_blank" title="Eligible Services List (opens in new window/tab)">for
e-rate eligible expenses</a>, such as broadband connections and maintenance. Please contact <a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/e-rate-state-coordinators" target="_blank" title="E-rate State Coordinators (opens in new window/tab)">your state e-rate coordinator</a> if
you have detailed questions.</b><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Oregon libraries receiving incentives in Phase 1 of the project include: Bandon Public Library, Ledding Library of Milwaukie, and Newberg Public Library.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An <a href="https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive/phaseii/faq">
FAQ</a> with more details about the program requirements and application process can be found on the PLA website:
<a href="https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive/phaseii">https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive/phaseii</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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