What Does Digital Literacy Really Mean for Educators? with Jacqueline Aguilera

About this episode

Jacqueline Aguilera discusses how educators can integrate digital literacy into their teaching without separate computer classes.

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. Watch with closed captions . TALKING POINTS Silo Busting in Education : Moving beyond subject-specific instruction to integrate real-world digital skills into all areas of teaching. Digital Equity in Texas : Infrastructure, device quality, and access vary widely—even within cities—impacting learners’ experiences. Teaching with What Learners Have : From smartphones to QR codes, using everyday tech to develop essential digital skills. Creating a Learner-Driven Curriculum : Encouraging students to bring in examples from their environment and build personal connections to digital literacy. Empowering Educators : Why teachers don’t need to know everything about tech—and how curiosity can be a superpower in the classroom. ABOUT Jacqueline Aguilera is an experienced…

People in this episode

Host: Laura

Guest: Jacqueline Aguilera

Topics covered

• digital literacy
• education
• digital equity
• teaching strategies
• technology in education

Keywords

• digital skills
• educators
• technology
• digital divide
• learner-driven curriculum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TESOL Pop

Places: Texas

More episodes of TESOL Pop

• Moving Beyond the Coursebook with Young Learners — with Fiona Hunter · June 2, 2026 · 13 min
• Global Literature Circles for Teens — with Christian Fischer · April 23, 2026 · 15 min
• Litter Picking, Learning & Lasting Change — with Patrick Jackson · October 28, 2025 · 16 min
• Business English, Reimagined – with Megan Nicholls · October 21, 2025 · 15 min
• The Power of Emergent Language — with Lewis Jaquest · October 14, 2025 · 15 min
• Teaching Debate to PhD STEM Students — with Anila Ruth Scott-Monkhouse · October 7, 2025 · 15 min