Since 2016
A community for making sense of technology, together.
We bring together educators, organizers, parents, researchers, and curious people who want a more human way to think about digital life. You do not need to be a tech person to belong here. You just need to be willing to ask good questions with other people.
What we do
Signpost
Sessions
Small learning cohorts for people trying to think clearly about technology, community, and daily life. Six months. Real conversation. No expertise required.
Learn about the cohort →Divergent
Awards
Our longest-running tradition. Every year we recognize people and groups doing meaningful work in literacy, education, community, and digital life. Nominations are open now.
Nominate someone →Open
Resources
Guides, essays, reading lists, and archived talks for people who want practical help and a little more context. Free to read. No account required.
Browse resources →Stay in touch
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You don't have to be an expert.
InitiatED started in education, but it is not only for educators. It is for anyone trying to understand the technology shaping their work, family, classroom, organization, or neighborhood.
Some people come here because they are worried. Some come because they are curious. Some are just tired of trying to figure it all out alone.
Read our storyEducators & teachers
Community organizers
Researchers & writers
Parents & caregivers
Advocates & practitioners
Curious people
How we gather
Built for participation,
not spectators.
We are building InitiatED as a community where people can contribute, shape what happens, and grow into leadership over time. That part is still evolving, but shared responsibility is the direction.
How we are building it01Start with people, not platforms
02Make room for different levels of participation
03Share knowledge, credit, and responsibility
04Build privacy and accessibility into the structure
05Stay grounded in local realities and global connection
06Keep the door open to new people