The premier professional development program in digital literacy since 2012.
** Each day of the Summer Institute experience builds on the previous day, so all participants would attend all four virtual sessions and the three full days in-person in Providence.
Join us in June and July 2025!
Unlock the power of digital storytelling at the University of Rhode Island’s 12th Annual Summer Institute in Digital Literacy, where we embrace the theme "Finding Our Voices, Sharing Our Stories."
This immersive seven-day experience is designed to empower educators, storytellers, and change-makers to harness digital tools and craft compelling narratives that inspire and inform. Through hands-on workshops, expert-led discussions, and collaborative inquiry projects, you'll develop the skills to amplify diverse voices, create meaningful media, and translate knowledge into action.
Whether you're an educator, librarian, or content creator, this institute will equip you with innovative strategies to engage learners of all ages in today's digital world.
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Here I go again, for the fourth time! Why? This is my story.
My first summer, in what is known as Tier One, was nothing but a leap of faith. I was sure that I needed support to become “digitally literate” but was not even sure what those words meant to me personally or career-wise. To my great delight ... read more
Susan Unger, K-8 Science Teacher
Summer Institute in Digital Literacy? Yes please!
CONNECT - ENGAGE - CREATE
We are transforming professional learning
with the power of leadership, innovation & community connection.
A hands-on, minds-on
experience
Inspiring keynotes, hands-on creative & collaborative workshops, plus time for rich community conversations.
Tailored to your
individual needs
You can participate in the Summer Institute in Digital Literacy whatever your level of experience, for credit or non-credit.
What is the Summer Institute in Digital Literacy?
(to be updated soon for 2025)
What makes our Design Studio process so special?
Everyone learns from everyone.
The Summer Institute in Digital Literacy at the University of Rhode Island is the nation’s premier professional development program in digital literacy. Join us in 2025 for a hybrid seven-day interdisciplinary gathering designed especially for educators, librarians, and digital media professionals from around the country who work in K-12 schools or higher education contexts.
Together, we envision new ways to build relationships and take a deep dive into hands-on, minds-on experiences that emphasize inquiry, collaboration, creation, and learning. Reflective walking tours through the city and evening social events across the week will ensure we make the most of our time together.
