What We Do

Purdue Extension’s Digital Transformation Team (DTT) is advancing digital education for Hoosiers of all ages by leading efforts aligned with Indiana's Digital Equity Plan. The team’s mission supports the plan’s vision: for Indiana residents to trust and use innovative connectivity to improve quality of life, resulting in inclusive and resilient communities with opportunities for all.

Purdue Extension offers a range of digital education programs designed to meet the evolving needs of Hoosiers. Through these efforts, the Digital Transformation Team (DTT) is creating accessible learning pathways that build digital confidence, strengthen community connections, and expand opportunities for all in the digital age.  Developing digital skills is essential to bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to the Internet and its resources.

A collaboration between Purdue Extension and the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD), the DTT includes educators from all four Extension program areas from each region of the state, working together to create a more digitally inclusive Indiana.

Digital Education Programs

Accordion menu with each program. Each drop down provides information and links to program pages as applicable.

woman raising her had as she views an online friend on screenBuilding digital skills is a vital component in the effort to expand internet resource availability. The Digital Skills Lessons aim to build these essential skills to help advance quality of life through the resources available through the Internet.  

Contact: Gina Avila

Digital Skill Lessons

woman holding a cell phone with older man and woman on either sideThe Digital Ambassador Volunteer program trains community members across the state of Indiana to act as digital experts in their communities. Volunteers will learn about digital applications and adult learning concepts to serve as experts for their families and fellow community members. 

Contact: Cheyanne Geideman

Digital Ambassador Volunteer Program

close up of hand holding pen and business icons displyed over the imageDigital Ready Business advances the capacity of small businesses to strengthen their knowledge and application of broadband strategies. Through interactive workshops and online courses participants learn about the importance of the digital economy, how to incorporate digital strategies into the workplace and build technical knowledge.

Contact: Dan Walker

DIGITAL READY BUSINESS

young woman helping an elderly man with his phone4-H Tech Changemakers is a unique, community-centered program that puts youth into positions of leadership by empowering them to teach digital skills to members of underserved communities across the country.

Contact: Rachel Haselby

4-H Tech Changemakers

young woman flying a drone outside in an open fieldPurdue Extension’s Digital Agriculture Curriculum prepares participants for future employment in agriculture through a mixture of presentations and experiential learning, with a focus on experiential learning in precision agriculture technology.

Contact: Adam Shanks

Purdue Extension’s Digital Agriculture Curriculum

a person facing a computer screen which shows an online meeitng with four other people The Remote Work Professional certificate course is a 1-month specialized training that combines online work with interactive workshops. This educational program is designed to equip workers with the tools and skills needed to work from home as a remote worker, freelancer, or entrepreneur. 

Contact: Tanya Hall

Remote Work Certificate

woman standing and holding a computer faces a row of elderly people working on laptopsSenior Planet programming provides older adults 55+ a safe space to learn and grow knowledge in technology to enhance their lives. This program is designed especially for older learners and encompasses five impact areas where technology can be a critical factor: financial security, social engagement, creative expression, health and wellness, and civic participation.

Contact: Gina Avila

Senior Planet

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