See Also Links
Many of these resources can help trainers and patrons looking to develop digital literacy skills, and a few to help support general interests! There are also examples of programs offered by specific libraries to provide training support to patrons.
Colorado Virtual Library: Tech Training for the Public
Lesson plans, outlines, handouts, and activities to help you teach public computer classes in your library. See also Online Tech Training for Staff
Common Craft videos
Simple, explanatory videos on topics ranging from technology to social media to money.
EveryoneOn.org
A national portal collecting together tools and resources available on the Internet for digital literacy learners.
DigitalLearn.org
Created by PLA and funded by IMLS, a collection of self-directed tutorials for end-users to increase their digital literacy, and a community of practice for digital literacy trainers to share resources, tools and best practices.
Goodwill Community Foundation
A program that creates and provides quality online learning opportunities for anyone who wants to improve their technology, literacy, or math skills. Including more than 1,000 different lessons covering more than 90 topics, this is a great, free resource to help your patrons (or staff) learn new skills.
- Free Online Learning
- in Spanish
- Flyer (PDF) to share with patrons
iConnect: Skills for Working with Internet Beginners
Infopeople
Links to numerous resources for training staff and patrons.
Learn the Net.com in Spanish
Multiple guides to learning digital literacy skills.
Mouse Exercises from SeniorNet.org
Simple mouse exercises developed by Vic Laurie, Ewing Learning Center, for SeniorNet
New Technology User Tutorial
An interactive tutorial to familiarize users with the mouse.
Sense-Lang Touch Typing Program
Self-paced typing tutorials.
Tennessee State Library and Archives Computer and Internet Class Outlines
TechBoomers
A free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life. see 4 Ways We Help Libraries Teach Digital Literacy
Texas State Library Working with Senior Patrons and Technology (login with “guest access” to view)
TypingStudy.com
Free, user-friendly learning website that is designed to help learn, practice and improve typing speed and accuracy.
Developing Digital Literacies
Comprehensive guide from JISC, providing ideas and resources to inspire the strategic development of digital literacies.
iConnect: Skills for Working with Internet Beginners
Learn the Net.com in Spanish
Seniornet.org: Mouse Exercises
Digital Literacy: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Education Technology
Library examples
Bellingham Public Library: SkillShare
Monona Public Library: Book a Librarian program
The New York Public Library TechConnect Classes
The New York Public Library's new TechConnect program offers more than 80 technology classes at libraries throughout New York City. An excellent example of a library providing digital literacy classes for the public to learn computers, tablets, Internet basics, Microsoft Office, video chatting, how to find a job online, and much more.
