Digital Learning Resources
Professional Development
The Virginia Department of Education’s Digital Learning unit (DLU) provides educators with ongoing opportunities to strengthen digital instruction and expand access to high‑quality resources. Check out the Professional development opportunities, register for the monthly webinars and office hours, join the ITRT Resource Hub, and find more specifics on the ITRT and Librarian webpage.
GoOpenVA
The vision of GoOpenVA is to empower educators and partners with the ability to create and share high quality learning experiences for Virginia students. GoOpenVA is where educators can explore, create, and collaborate with resources (all aligned with Virginia Standards) in our growing collection of high-quality OER. Get started with our GoOpenVA Users Guide or enroll in our GoOpenVA: Exploring VA's Open Educational Resources Repository on Canvas (4 credits).
Visit the ISAC Hub to access ready to use resources that help empower students to become thoughtful, informed digital citizens. As the online world continues to evolve, these tools ensure educators have what they need to keep students safe and supported.
If you need further information, please feel free to email GoOpenVa’s administrator at info@goopenva.org.
eMediaVA Digital Content Library
eMediaVA is a Virginia digital media content library for educators and students, providing access to thousands of free, relevant, SOL-aligned digital learning resources for your classroom. Engage and inspire students through the use of videos, audio recordings, images, interactives and labs, lesson ideas, and special collections.
- Collection: Digital Literacy and Online Safety Resources
- Collection: PBS NewsHour Classroom | Media Literacy
- Collection: AI Resources for Your Classroom
Cross-Curricular Connections
This GoOpenVA resource includes Kindergarten through Fifth grade cross-curricular connections to the Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning.
SOL Instructional Guides
The instructional guides listed below incorporate the Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning. As each content area’s standards are reviewed and updated, additional examples of digital learning integration will be added to the corresponding guides.
- Mathematics – Grade 7: Concepts and Connections
- Computer Science – Grade 4: Concepts and Connections