Computer basics

Basic digital literacy learner website 

Instructors at the Labour Education Centre are developing an accessible and useful website to help learners develop basic digital literacy. Here is what they write about the site: "We built this website to help adults practice skills related to learning computers, tablets and smartphones. It is a place where anyone can explore, practice, and gain confidence with digital tools at their own pace. The website also shows work made by learners in our classes. Our goal is to support adults learning digital skills, both inside and outside the classroom. We created this site based on the real needs of learners, while collecting user feedback to improve and add new activities."  

Slide sets, handouts and activities from Digital Learn 

Digital Learn, a project from the American Library Association, has produced a comprehensive set of instructional materials to help librarians and other trainers run workshops. Instructional materials include a Power Point presentation along with PDF and Word versions of learner handouts, learner activities and detailed instructor notes.  Topics include the following:


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Video modules from NorQuest College: Use online or in your LMS

Norquest College Basic Computer Skills is a series of short videos designed to help students prepare for online learning. Pick and choose the modules that your students need and share the link. The videos can also be integrated into a learning management system using the SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) files.

No copyright or CC licence. 





Computer basics and file management

A public library in Pennsylvania has developed and shared their computer training resources. They are comprehensive resources that you can use and adapt. Use what works best for your program and modify as needed.

No copyright or CC licence. 

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