Garlington Strategic Solutions

10/27/2026

Homeschool parents, I’m curious…

If you could add ONE technology skill to your child’s education, what would it be?

Microsoft Excel, coding, artificial intelligence, or something completely different?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

10/20/2026

🚨 PARENTS, LET ME ASK YOU SOMETHING…

Are you a parent who doesn’t trust technology?

Do you limit your children’s exposure to computers, artificial intelligence, social media, coding, or other digital tools because you’re concerned about what they might encounter?

Do you believe children are better off WITHOUT technology?

I want to challenge that perspective.

I’m Dr. Benjamin Garlington, Founder of Garlington Strategic Solutions, and I believe there’s a fundamental difference between protecting our children FROM technology and preparing our children FOR technology.

Technology isn’t going away. Artificial intelligence isn’t going away. The digital world is becoming an increasingly important part of education, employment, communication, and everyday life.

And here’s something worth considering:

If we don’t teach our children how to understand and responsibly use technology, who will?

I’m not suggesting unlimited screen time. I’m not advocating unrestricted internet access. And I’m certainly not dismissing the legitimate concerns parents have about technology.

I’m advocating for DIGITAL LITERACY, EDUCATION, SUPERVISION, AND PREPARATION.

There’s a difference between a child who simply consumes technology and a child who understands how to use it to create, solve problems, innovate, and think critically.

💬 SO HERE’S MY CHALLENGE:

If you’re a parent who doesn’t believe children should be exposed to technology, tell me WHY in the comments.

What concerns you most? Safety? Addiction? Social media? Artificial intelligence? The impact on learning?

Let’s have that conversation.

I’m not here to argue with you. I’m here to offer a different perspective, backed by education, experience, and research.

🎯 You tell me why you don’t trust technology. Give me an opportunity to change your mind.

TRY ME.

— Dr. Benjamin Garlington
Founder & Principal Consultant
Garlington Strategic Solutions LLC
Technology | Strategy | Digital Solutions

10/15/2026

🚀 Boost your digital skills with Garlington Strategic Solutions! Our 16-week Digital Literacy & Microsoft Office Suite Training program offers 32 hours of hands-on instruction in computer fundamentals, email, file management, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and responsible AI use. Perfect for students, job seekers, and working professionals in Arkansas looking to enhance academic performance, career readiness, and workplace productivity. Join us in Little Rock and become more confident with technology! 💻✨ Learn more at https://www.garlingtonstrategic.com/

10/12/2026

February 2027 Digital Literacy Cohort is now open.
Only 9 seats remain.
Comment ‘RESERVE’ and we’ll send you the registration link

10/09/2026

At Garlington Strategic Solutions, we believe digital literacy is no longer optional — it is a core skill for school, college, careers, and everyday life.

That is why we are building programs that go beyond simply using technology.

Our students learn how to:

• Organize files and work efficiently on a computer
• Communicate professionally through email
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Understand responsible and effective use of AI
• Build practical technology skills they can use immediately

Our goal is simple: help students become confident, capable, and prepared for a technology-driven world.

We are also actively partnering with schools, homeschool families, community organizations, and education programs across Arkansas.

Learn more about what we are building at Garlington Strategic Solutions.

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Digital Literacy, Computer Skills & Technology Education in Arkansas

10/07/2026

💻 Knowing How to Use Technology Is Not the Same as Being Digitally Literate.

Students use technology every day—but can they organize files, write a professional email, create a polished Word document, build a spreadsheet in Excel, design an effective PowerPoint presentation, and use AI responsibly?

Those are the skills we’re focused on at Garlington Strategic Solutions and Garlington Strategic Virtual Academy.

Our Digital Literacy program is designed to move students beyond simply using technology to understanding how to use it effectively for school, college, careers, and everyday life.

Students will build practical skills in:

✅ Computer fundamentals & file management
✅ Digital communication & email
✅ Microsoft Word
✅ Microsoft Excel
✅ Microsoft PowerPoint
✅ Responsible and effective AI use

Our goal is simple: students who are confident, capable, and prepared to use technology—not just consume it.

📚 Enrollment information for our upcoming Digital Literacy program is available now.

Follow Garlington Strategic Solutions / Garlington Strategic Virtual Academy as we continue building practical technology education for Arkansas students.

10/05/2026

💻 Monday Digital Literacy Tip: Learn the Shortcuts

Students can work faster and more confidently when they know a few essential computer shortcuts:

Ctrl + C = Copy
Ctrl + V = Paste
Ctrl + Z = Undo
Ctrl + S = Save
Ctrl + F = Find

These simple skills are part of becoming truly computer literate and can make everyday schoolwork in Microsoft Word, Excel, web browsers, and other applications much easier.

At Garlington Strategic Virtual Academy, we focus on practical Digital Literacy skills students can use in school and beyond.

Follow Garlington Strategic Solutions / Garlington Strategic Virtual Academy for more Digital Literacy tips and program updates.

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10/04/2026

💻 Digital Literacy Is a Skill Every Student Deserves.

Our mission at Garlington Strategic Solutions / Garlington Strategic Virtual Academy is to help Arkansas students become confident and capable with technology—not simply consumers of it.

From computer fundamentals and Microsoft Office to digital communication, problem-solving, internet safety, and responsible AI use, we believe practical digital literacy education helps prepare students for school, college, careers, and everyday life.

We’re working to expand access to these skills for students and families across Arkansas.

Follow our page for Digital Literacy education, Arkansas student programs, and community updates.