Digital Learning Day.    #DLDay

(Around) February 27, 2026

Although, it falls during most NH school's vacation. Make it your day sometime before or after vacation!

Here is a compilation of resources for Digital Learning Day!  It's not too late to join in and celebrate the power of digital tools and resources! What will you do? Share your ideas and experiences on the listserv for Members. 

Here are some resources for this year and from past years to get you thinking!

Key Resource Types & Examples:

• Interactive Platforms: YouTube, Khan Academy, Quizlet, Codecademy, Duolingo, PBS Kids.
• Creative Tools: Storybird for digital stories, Sumopaint for image editing, Seesaw for multimedia recording.
• Coding & STEM: Child-friendly coding apps, Chrome Music Lab for music exploration, interactive games.
• Lesson Plans & Activities: All4Ed, TCEA, and ReadWriteThink.org offer collections on digital citizenship, literacy, multimedia, and history.
• Content Providers: National WWI Museum (free digital education database), GPB (presidency resources). 

Ideas for Activities:

• Virtual Field Trips & Storytelling: Use tools to create interactive lessons or digital narratives.
• Digital Citizenship: Discuss internet safety, online persona, and evaluating source credibility.
• Multimedia Creation: Students use tech tools to create stories, edit photos, or build multimedia lessons.
• Music & Math: Use music videos or interactive sites like Chrome Music Lab for concepts.
• Teacher Collaboration: Share ideas and tools through platforms like the CTQ Collaboratory. 

Where to Find More:

• All4Ed: Central hub for resources, events, and sharing.
• TCEA Blog: Ideas for elementary learners.
• ReadWriteThink.org: Lesson plans and literacy guides.
• eSchool News & Edmentum Blogs: Tips and activities. 

Key Themes & Focus Areas for 2026:

• AI Infusion: Moving from "trying everything" to strategic, ethical, and human-driven AI in learning.
• Equity & Access: Ensuring technology serves as a force for inclusion and addresses the digital divide.
• Authentic & Measurable Outcomes: Shifting focus to credible content, real-world application, and impactful results.
• Human-Centered Design: Integrating "heart" into digital learning to foster curiosity and lifelong skills.
• Digital Literacy & Safety: Critical thinking about online scams and responsible digital citizenship. 

Related Events & Their Themes:

• UNESCO's International Day for Digital Learning (March 19): Theme for the second edition is "Digital learning realities in low-resource contexts".
• Safer Internet Day 2026 (Feb 11): "Too good to be true? Keeping yourself and others safe from scams online". 

	Are there teaching resources for Digital Learning Day? Sure, there are! If you’re looking for resources to tie into Digital Learning Day, below are just a few Twinkl favorites: For starters, this Parts of a Computer Presentation - PowerPoint & Google Slides is a great way to introduce your students to different types of technology and how they work in the classroom.    From there, why not check out this Virtual Teaching Backgrounds Bumper Pack? These backgrounds are perfect to use to inspire students and introduce new stories in your English Language Arts class—from the deep blue sea to vast open space.    Finally, we recommend this Would You Rather? PowerPoint Game. It's an interactive and engaging game that’s totally digital.
	Collection of past years lessons to choose from: https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/c/en/digitallearningday
	Several ideas are located here: https://nearpod.com/blog/nearpod-for-digital-learning-day/