Digital Literacy
“Digital Literacy” refers to the skills people need to use technology to be able to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information (WIOA 2015). In the 21st century, performing everyday life skills, finding resources, and completing tasks happen online. Knowing how to use a computer, email, write documents, and search for jobs online are critical skills everybody needs. IRCNoCo is an Official NorthStar Digital Literacy testing center. Here on this page you can find some resources to increase your digital literacy and gain more knowledge about how to use a computer in your everyday and work life.
Talent Equity & Social Justice
The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) published the Talent Equity Agenda 2020. IRCNOCO was invited to be a part of a Community of Practice with the CWDC to work on one of the five strategies for bringing equity to Coloradans of color. Our clients, who are all people of color, need support in the area of DIGITAL LITERACY skills. Please read more: Digital Literacy Efforts at IRCNOCO
High Plains Library District
An excellent place to get help for digital literacy is through the public library. The High Plains Library District offers free help and free classes on how to use a computer, the Internet, and other digital resources. To visit the library website page click on this link: EVENTS & CLASSES. If you go to the library, you can get help one-on-one with a librarian for 30-minutes, completely free. To “book a librarian” and make an appointment, go to this library website page: SERVICES — BOOK A LIBRARIAN.
Digital Resources
Visit these websites to see which resource meets your needs. Click on the image or on the highlighted links below to learn more.
You can take digital literacy assessments at the Northstar site to test what you already know and what you still need to learn.
NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY ASSESSMENT
IRCNoCO is an Official NorthStar Digital Literacy Testing Center. Additionally, Northstar is also has an available website where you can go to take tests on essential computer skills (parts of a computer, Internet, and email), essential software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and using technology to accomplish tasks (social media, informational literacy, career search skills). The tests will show you what you already know and what skills you still need to learn.
Click on the “Learn More” icon below to go to Northstar’s website to take the assessments.
At DigitalLearn.org, you can take online modules on using computers. Modules include computer basics, online safety, job skills, and productivity.
Digitallearn.org
The Public Library Association has created DigitalLiteracy.org, a free, online hub for digital literacy support and training. On the site you can take modules (lessons) on various computer skills, including the “basics” of getting started on a computer, email, online safety and privacy, how to apply for jobs online, and many other lessons. Click on “Learn More” below to be taken to the site to explore what lessons you can take and become more digitally literate!
This is the U.S. Government’s webpage hub for an assortment of online resources related to digital literacy. The section “Learn the Basics” is a great place to start to find online training and support for digital literacy.
DIgitalLiteracy.gov
This webpage has resources to more websites to learn things like using a computer or mobile device, using software and apps, using the Internet, communicating on the web, and learning about Internet safety, especially for children. When you click on any of the topics, you’ll be taken to a new page with links to pages with information to teach and help you. Click on “Learn More” to access the portal opening to a multitude of resources.