Gateway Skills
Foundational skills required to use a device and participate online.
Guiding Questions
- Am I able to operate my computer, using the mouse and keyboard as needed?
- Do I know how to save and find information on my computer?
- Do I know how to use accessibility features to make my devices easier to use?
- Do I understand what the internet is and how I can use it to find information? Am I able to connect to and navigate the internet?
- Am I able to send and receive email?
- Do I know how to create safe passwords and protect my privacy?
Find Resources
| Resource | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGES Crosswalks to Digital Skills Frameworks and Assessments | World Education | Programmatic MaterialPublication |
| BRIDGES Skills Checklists for Different Learner Types | World Education | Checklist |
| Connecting to the Internet Checklist | City of Seattle | Checklist |
| Connecting to the Internet Checklist (Google Forms Template) | CIty of Seattle | Checklist |
| Distance Learning Readiness Checklist | BRIYA Public Charter School | Checklist |
| Distance Learning Readiness Checklist (Google Forms Template) | BRIYA Public Charter School | Checklist |
| EdTech Integration Action Plan | World Education | Professional Learning MaterialRoutine |
| Minimum Digital Living Standard Checklist (Google Forms Template) | Minimum Digital Living Project | Checklist |
| Minimum Digital Living Standard Checklist | Minimum Digital Living Project | Checklist |
| Routine: Assess understanding using online games and activities | World Education | Routine |