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    • Author: Julie Slivka

    Jan 21, 2025

    Marylanders Online Work & Impact


    Launched in July 2022 through a partnership between the University of Maryland Extension (UME) and the College of Information (INFO), the Marylanders Online digital literacy project is charged with building the digital skills of Marylanders through an ever-expanding portfolio of trainings, curricula, programs, and partnerships. Marylanders Online is pleased to present the following reports, showcasing the program's ongoing success and impact across Maryland. 

    Marylanders Online Project Highlights

    Digital Navigation

    Extension Reach + Partnerships

    • Served nearly 58,000 Marylanders in every jurisdiction through trainings and events
    • Developed a robust network of nearly 300 partners at the county, statewide, and national levels.
    • Launched the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition (MDEC), which has since been absorbed by the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband
    • Coordinated 18 sub-grantee pilot projects
    • Published or featured in 70 articles - see all here

    Resource Development

    Training & Conferences

    Marylanders Online Infographics and Impact

    2022-2025 Cumulative Project Impact Infographic
    2024 Year in Review Infographic
    2024 Year in Review Report 
    2023 Year in Review Infographic

    “Marylanders Online has been phenomenal. We do other types of training, but their staff and their content delivery were exceptional. The level of engagement in those sessions - you can see their eyes light up, and they are one of the best facilitators we've had. The educators immediately latched on and understood the audience and were able to engage with them.”

    External Partner

    "I think it's so cool that our university extension has such a leading role in statewide approaches to digital literacy. Hopefully, it could be a model for land grant universities in other parts of the country."

    External Partner

    “A resource for all Marylanders - a help desk with a human touch.”

    Tech Helpline Caller

    "My Marylanders Online instructor made me feel relaxed and like I could ask questions without feeling dumb. She showed me more than one way to do things, and even showed me again how to do them. They always have a positive attitude and much patience with everyone who attends classes."

    Digital Skills Class Participant

    "My Marylanders Online instructor made me feel relaxed and like I could ask questions without feeling dumb. She showed me more than one way to do things, and even showed me again how to do them. They always have a positive attitude and much patience with everyone who attends classes."

    Digital Skills Class Participant