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Modernizing the Path to U.S. Citizenship
Posted on 01/22/2026
The journey to becoming a U.S. citizen is changing. In a digital-first world, adult citizenship education must go beyond history and English: it must include digital literacy.
Jennifer Gagliardi’s latest Web-Based Class Activity article for OTAN explores how educators can integrate essential tech skills into the citizenship curriculum. Key takeaways include:
- Using the USCIS Sample Curriculum for digital concepts.
- Leveraging Northstar Digital Literacy standards for real-world tasks.
- Using AI and mobile platforms (like WhatsApp) to practice for the N-400 interview.
- Ensuring students can navigate .gov sites and manage online USCIS accounts safely.
Read the full article to see how we can better prepare new Americans for the digital demands of the naturalization process.
