Below is a variety of Digital Literacy Resources! Start at the beginning or click the links below to start at any point.
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Step 1: Basic Computer Skills
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Step 2: Typing Skills
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Step 3: Email
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Step 4: Using Google Software
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Step 5: Using Smartphones
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Step 6: Internet Safety
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Step 7: Computer Programming (Advanced)
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Step 8: More Resources!
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Learn the basic parts of a computer (hardware)
Learn different parts of the computer, including screen, monitor, keyboard, mouse, power cord. Read about the Different Parts of Computer Hardware:
Then practice with the following activity:
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Learn about the parts of the keyboard and how they work Learn about the keyboard by watching a video here: Then practice with the following activity:
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Practice using a computer mouse or laptop touchpad
Use the following resource to practice using a mouse or laptop touchpad: |
Learn the difference between hardware and software
Read about the difference between hardware and software below: Then complete the following activity: |
Learn what the Internet is and some ways it can be used
Read about the internet and some of its uses below: |
Learn how to use a Search Engine
Learn how to use Google or another search engine to find information. Click to read about Using Search Engines: Then complete the following activity: |
Learn E-Mail Basics
Learn how to reply to emails, forward emails, and add attachments. Read about Email Basics below: Then complete the following activities: |
Learn about Writing Emails
Learn how to write a professional email, and what should be included! Watch the following video: Then complete the following activities: |
Learn more about Email
Learn more about email, including how to draft emails, how to organize and delete emails, and how to search for specific messages. Complete the following activities: |
Learn Basic Functions in Google Docs
Learn how to create new documents, format documents, and share documents. Watch the following video: Then complete the following activities: 
Learn basic functions in Google Drive Learn how to upload files, share and change ownership of files, and organize files. Watch the following video: Then complete the following activity: |
Learn Basic Functions in Google Sheets
Learn how to create new spreadsheets, tables, and graphs, and how to format them. Watch the following video: Then complete the following activity: 
Learn the difference between different computer software
Different companies have different software, although they are often very similar. Read the following handout to learn about the differences: |
Learn basic functions in Google Slides
Learn how to use presentation themes, add features such as transitions, and images, as well as formatting slides. Watch the following video: Then complete the following activities: |
Learn Android Basics
Learn how to get started with your Android device, including connecting to the internet and using the keyboard. Read about Android Basics Below: 
Learn iPhone Basics
Learn the parts of the phone, common apps, and setting up a password. Read the following article: Then complete the following activity: |
Learn Android Common Tasks
Learn the common tasks you will need to use your Android phone, such as using apps and making phone calls. Read about Android Common Tasks below: 
Learn about iPhone Apps
Learn about the Mail, Message, Calendar, Camera and Photos Apps. Read the following articles: |
More Resources:
Watch the following video explaining Android Basics: Take the following course on how to use Androids: 
Learn iPhone Tips & Tricks
Learn more about the iPhone and the things it can do. Read the following articles: |
Learn about creating passwords and keeping accounts secure
Learn about how to keep your information safe online by creating secure passwords. Complete the following activity: |
Learn how to recognize phone scams
Learn what a phone scam is and how to recognize and avoid them. Read the following article: |
Learn how to recognize scams on the internet
Learn strategies to recognize and avoid scams on the internet! Read the following article: Then complete the following activity: Take the following quiz: |
Learn basic computer programming
The following course will help you learn basic computer programming, including the languages HTML/CSS, and JavaScript. Click below to practice: |
Learn more about the inner-workings of computers and the internet
The following course will help you learn how computers work, including topics such as binary, networks, and cyber security. Click below to practice: |
More Resources:
There are many languages in computer science, and they each have different uses. JavaScript, Python, and C are some of the most common languages, and are all a good place for beginners to start learning to code! Click below to practice: |
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The Transit App shows live updates of where the LRTA buses are at any point!
Download the app using the link below: |
If you have an account with the Lowell Public Library, you can connect with Libby! This is a free website or app on your phone that is connected to your library card. With the app, you can access free e-books and audiobooks!
Download the app using the link below: |
Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. You can watch or listen right away or later, when you want. You can also download most titles to your phone or tablet. hoopla is FREE thanks to your public library!
Download the app using the link below: |
