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Take Learning on the Road: Beyond Literacy’s Mobile Learning Lab Toolkit

Looking for a creative way to bring digital access and education directly to the communities that need it most? Beyond Literacy, an adult education nonprofit based in Philadelphia, has developed a Mobile Learning Lab—a bus fully equipped with mobile Wi-Fi, laptops, a printer, and a presentation screen. This mobile unit brings vital services to neighborhoods with limited access to internet, technology, and learning resources.

The Mobile Learning Lab offers a wide range of services, including:

• Digital skills training and tech support
• Computer and internet access
• One-on-one academic advising and career coaching
• Job application and class registration assistance
• Referrals to community resources
• Small group literacy workshops and activities

This innovative model helps break down barriers to digital equity by delivering educational and workforce services directly to underserved and underconnected communities.

Bring a Mobile Learning Lab to Your Community

Interested in launching a Mobile Learning Lab of your own? Beyond Literacy has created a free, comprehensive Mobile Learning Lab Toolkit to help other agencies plan, fund, and implement their own mobile learning initiatives. The toolkit includes:

• A step-by-step roadmap for building and sustaining a Mobile Learning Lab
• Insights on equipment, start-up costs, and partnerships
• A cost-benefit analysis
• A sample program flyer, and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for adult education programs looking to expand their reach and impact.

📘 Download the Mobile Learning Lab Toolkit to get started.

To learn more about Beyond Literacy and their innovative work, visit https://beyondliteracy.org.

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