Name: Utilizing Northstar Digital Literacy to Improve Digital Literacy Skills for Adult Learners
Start: 2026-10-22T13:30:00-0500
End: 2026-10-22T14:30:00-0500

Utilizing Northstar Digital Literacy to Improve Digital Literacy Skills for Adult Learners

Thursday October 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Suite 109 - Lower Level

Come learn more about how Hawthorne Education Center (Rochester) uses Northstar Digital Learning to improve digital literacy skills for adult learners across three different classroom settings. Activities will show best practice ideas of how to incorporate this interactive website in different ways. Participants will have an opportunity to try Northstar during the session; laptop or other device recommended to fully participate.

Northstar Digital Literacy is a website with free access to learning essential computer skills, software, and technology for daily life.
Topics for learning include introductory information (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics) to more specialized information (Windows 11, Google Doc, Social Media).
Application of knowledge to benefit K-12 programs through module on supporting K-12 Distance Learning models.

Speakers

Karen Cook

Teacher, Adult Literacy, Hawthorne Education Center (Rochester Public Schools)

With more than 20 years of experience working in varied educational settings, Karen brings a wealth of concepts and connections. She has worked as a College Administrator, Children's Museum Coordinator, Special Education Assistant, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and most recently as... Read More →

Thursday October 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Suite 109 - Lower Level 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Adult Basic Ed

2026 MCEA Fall Conference

Karen Cook

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2026 MCEA Fall Conference

Karen Cook

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