Marylanders Online Navigator Education Toolkit (MONET) is a comprehensive digital navigation train-the-trainer course developed by the University of Maryland Extension (UME) Marylanders Online program in partnership with the University of Maryland College of Information (INFO). MONET consists of 12 self-paced online modules designed to equip current and prospective digital navigators with the essential tools needed to effectively teach digital skills and provide tech support within their communities. MONET is available at no cost to organizations based in Maryland. A small administrative fee may apply for organizations located outside the state.
Key Features
- Customizable Content: The curriculum can be tailored to meet specific individual and organizational training needs.
- Comprehensive Training: Covers topics such as digital inclusion, affordable internet access, device selection, and basic technical support.
- Continuous Improvement: Currently in its pilot stage, MONET is regularly updated based on user feedback. To help improve MONET, users are encouraged to provide feedback by emailing marylandersonline@umd.edu.
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If your institution is interested in offering a customized MONET to your digital navigators and staff and/or interested in offering it as a certificate program/CEUs, please contact marylandersonline@umd.edu.
