Online Hub for Digital Literacy Support and Training

Here is a website with free learning tools to help folks feel comfortable and confident with technology. They offer short free online "classes" at the website: digitallearn.org

DigitalLearn.org is a site devoted to helping everyone to effectively use digital technologies through simple online training modules. It is also a home for those who want to help others with digital literacy.

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, here are the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

• Getting Started on the Computer
• Using a PC (Windows)
• Using a Mac (OS X)
• Basic Search
• Navigating a Website
• Intro to Email

Ready to help others? The site also offers an online community of individuals working to support digital literacy for all.

The Public Library Association's new site, DigitalLearn.org, is an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant-funded project to create an online hub for digital literacy support and training. The site launched in June 2013 and is intended to build upon and foster the work of libraries and community organizations as they work to increase digital literacy across the nation. DigitalLearn.org is being undertaken in partnership with ALA's Office of Information Technology Policy and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, as well as bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders including representatives from national agencies, state libraries, public libraries, community organizations, and many others. Included in DigitalLearn.org is 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.