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DigitalLearn (No library card needed/No se necesita tarjeta de biblioteca)

Self-directed video tutorials in English and Spanish covering basic computer skills.

Para acceder a los videos que enseñan habilidades informáticas en español, haga clic en la palabra "Español" en la parte superior izquierda de esta pagina Web.

Universal Class

Instructor supported, self-paced courses that typically take 10 to 20 hours to complete. Courses range from basics such as Typing and Keyboarding 101 to Excel 2021.

To access the courses, you will have to create an account using your library card number. Afterwards you will be able to log into the courses using your email and the password you created.

Northstar Digital LIteracy

Assessments

Online, self-guided assessments measure basic skills in each of 17 areas, allowing individuals to identify current skills and opportunities for learning new skills. Learn more.

Education

Educational materials provide for self-guided online learning, one-on-one digital navigation, and instructor-led classes. Northstar standards define the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online.

Reports

Individuals and instructors see progress and opportunities for learning, including organizational statistics on number of learners, number of assessments, and percentage of assessments passed.

Learning Express

Video courses covering popular software and computer basics.

To access the courses, you will have to create an account using your library card number. Afterwards you will be able to log into the courses using your email and the password you created.

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Test Your Digital Literacy

Assess your Digital Skills and achieve a Certificate of Completion to add to your resume.

You can assess your digital literacy skills at your own pace and schedule from home or at your Library.

Take the various digital literacy assessments at your own pace on the NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessment (NDLA) homepage https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/.
Assessments are available in 12 basic digital literacy skills:

1. Basic Computer Skills
2. Internet Basics
3. Using E-mail
4. Windows 10
5. Mac OS X
6. MS Word
7. MS Excel
8. MS PowerPoint
9. Social Media
10. Info Literacy
11. Career Search Skills
12. Your Digital Footprint

Note: You can assess your digital literacy skills in each NorthStar skill area (module) only once per day. In other words, you can take all twelve modules only once a day These sessions will be un-proctored and will not lead to a NorthStar Certificate.

To EARN your NorthStar Certificate in each of the above skill areas you must schedule a PROCTORED session. Proctored NDLA Sessions are offered at your local neighborhood library. Please call for dates and times. You can take each NDLA module only once during a scheduled proctored session. If you score 85% or better, you will be awarded the NDLA Certificate. The number of certificates you earn will depend on the time allotted for the proctored session, the pace at which you complete each assessment, and your score of 85% or better on each assessment.

If you score lower than 85%, we suggest you take an online tutorial in the areas needing improvement before you take the proctored assessment again.

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