Understanding Digital Literacy in ELT | Jacqueline Aguilera

Описание: Jacqueline Aguilera, adult educator and digital equity advocate, joins Laura to explore how teachers can embed digital literacy into their lessons—without needing separate “computer classes.” In this episode, Jacqueline shares practical tips for building digital skills with limited tech, discusses the impact of the digital divide in Texas, and encourages teachers to focus on what learners already use in their daily lives.


KEY TALKING POINTS
1. Silo Busting in Education: Moving beyond subject-specific instruction to integrate real-world digital skills into all areas of teaching.

2. Digital Equity in Texas: Infrastructure, device quality, and access vary widely—even within cities—impacting learners’ experiences.

3. Teaching with What Learners Have: From smartphones to QR codes, using everyday tech to develop essential digital skills.

4. Creating a Learner-Driven Curriculum: Encouraging students to bring in examples from their environment and build personal connections to digital literacy.

5. Empowering Educators: Why teachers don’t need to know everything about tech—and how curiosity can be a superpower in the classroom.

ABOUT
Tutoring. Teaching. Training. From first-generation college students and the work of student support services to TRIO programs, college success courses, and adult education programs at universities, community college, non-profit community-based organizations, READ commissions and a Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy... Jacqueline has been on quite an adventure in adult education! One that also includes digital literacy and upskilling through EdTech, online edutainment gaming, winning a team award in an Xprize adult literacy apps competition and a Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias award for technology innovation applications in adult education and family literacy. She is a passionate advocate and trainer who is excited to share what she has learned, and continues to learn, in her professional journey.

REFERENCES & RESOURCES
Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/
LinkedIn:   / jacqueline-jackie-aguilera-10362477  
YouTube:    / houstontxdotgov  

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CREDITS
Producer Laura Wilkes
Editor Jess Li Thorkildsen
Thanks to our lovely guest, Jacqueline Aguilera
Production by Communicating for Impact
https://communicating-for-impact.com/

TIMESTAMPS
00:41 Teaching beyond subjects
03:06 Challenges we face today
08:53 Rethinking digital literacy
10:46 Talking about digital literacy
12:43 Assessing learners' needs
15:19 Follow Jacqueline's work