Tech Connect

Visit the Library Services site!

• Laptops available for borrowing for 5 days.

  • Read more details about borrowing devices below!

Visit the Learning Commons site!

Who qualifies for TRIO:

• Pell Grant recipients

• First-generation status (neither parent has a bachelor's degree)

• Have a documented disability

How to access TRIO:

• Submit an application and make sure you meet at least one of the above criteria

Digital access provided by TRIO:

• Devices available to borrow for a semester at a time:

  • Laptops (38 in total)

  • Accessibility devices including e-readers and scan markers

  • Calculators

• Free printing

• Space to work on coursework or participate in online courses

BSP-4011 Transition Digital Skills Apps

• This course provides students with an introduction to office software applications commonly used in college and workplace settings. Instruction is focused on word processing, spreadsheet, and slideshow applications found in office suite programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Upon completion, students should be able to maneuver through each application, apply the skills and concepts they have learned, and recognize and define application-related technology terms.

• Offers certificates to show proficiency in digital literacy.

• Utilizes a self-paced, interactive program using Northstar software

• Rolling registration

• This course is free!

• Requires:

  • pre and post assessment to gauge student success. These assessments do not affect your grade.

  • time in-person

• Times this class is available:

  • 12:30pm-2:15pm

  • 5:30pm-8:30pm

• Contact:

  • Sterling Charles

    • sterling_charles@davidsondavie.edu

    • (336)249-8186 ext. 6250

Workplace Computer Skills

• This course prepares students for the technological demands of the current workplace. Students will learn how to create resumes, apply for jobs, and function successfully in a working environment where computers and other similar technologies are in use. Course work includes keyboarding, word-processing, internet awareness, job search strategies, and more! No previous computer knowledge is required.

• Topics include:

  • Introduction to Computers

  • Keyboarding

  • Introduction to Windows

  • Working with Windows

  • Managing Files and Folders

  • Using the Internet

  • Internet Safety and Office Protocol

  • Emailing

  • Word Processing

• Pre-registration is required. Registration closes one week before the course begins.

• Cost:

  • $180 fee that can be waived if you qualify!

• Courses are currently scheduled for:

  • January 27th-March 31st 2024

  •  April 07, 2025-June 16, 2025

  • June 18, 2025-August 20, 2025

  •  August 25, 2025-October 29, 2025

• Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays at these available times and locations:

  • 9:00am-12:00pm at Goodwill Career Connections, 719 West Center St, Lexington

  • 1:30pm-4:30pm at Thomasville Education Center, 305 Randolph St, Thomasville

• Contact:

  • Jennifer Corbett

    • jennifer_corbett@davidsondavie.edu

    • (336)249-8186 ext. 6188

Ed2Go Courses

• Davidson-Davie has partnered with Ed2Go to provide online courses for students who have busy schedules and can't always make it to campus. These courses are completely online and allow for you to study and work on assignments on your time. Classes start at the beginning of each month and you have 10 weeks to complete them. Some other information includes:

  • Your first lesson is due within the first 7 days or you are dropped from the course without refund.

  • New lessons and quizzes are opened twice per week on Wednesday and Friday.

  • Quizzes allow for multiple attempts.

  • You have one exam which is the final.

  • Cost: $75 per class which includes all study materials (Fee is not waived. While you cannot use financial aid, you can potentially receive a scholarship or voucher through outside agencies such as your employer.).

  • No meeting times, but you do have an instructor available to contact.

• Courses Include:

  • Introduction to Windows 10

  • Quickbooks Online

  • Keyboarding

  • Specific Microsoft Office Courses (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

  • Computer Skills for the Workplace

  • And more!

• Check out the Ed2Go catalog!

• Contact:

  • Wendy Pearcy

    • wendy_pearcy@davidsondavie.edu

    • (336) 751-2885

  • ed2go@davidsondavie.edu

Devices such as laptops and hotspots are available for borrowing through our campus. Specifics for devices available will be found under Davidson-Davie resources. Requirements for all of items excluding those loaned through TRIO include:

• • A form to be filled out located at front desk of the location they are at which must be done each semester

  • Approval is required before borrowing is allowed.

  • If you keep a device past due date, you are blocked from borrowing more devices

  • If a device is lost or damaged, there is a fee:

    • Laptops: $1200

    • Hotspots: $100

Look through our resources above to see where these are available on campus.

Visit the Davidson County public libraries site!

Visit the Davie County Public Libraries site!

Visit the Forsyth County Library site!

Davie County

• Location:

  • Mocksville

    • 336-753-6230

    • 278 Meroney St. Mocksville, NC 27028

    • Hours:

      • Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

    • Computer lab available on main campus

      • 8am-4:30pm unless otherwise posted

Visit the Davie County senior center site!

GCFGlobal provides free online tutorials of many topics including how to use a computer. Tutorials vary on how they run and can be text, video, or interactive based. Each category has many topics. Categories include:

• Computer Basics

• Basic Computer Skills

• Mouse Tutorial

• Typing Tutorial

• Computer Science

• Tech Savvy Tips and Tricks

Feel free to search through more topics at the top of the page by clicking "topics!"

Looking for something more specific? GCFGlobal provides other free online tutorials that cover things like Microsoft Office, Email, and Internet Browsers. Check out this list of tutorials!

Wanting to find resources anywhere in North Carolina? This site allows you to filter your search through what resources you may need and your location. When you click on the red dots on the map, it will give you the name of the location, address, a link to the resources' websites, contact information, and a description of its services. Popular services that you can search for include:

• Digital skills help and classes

• Getting a computer or device

• Find a public computer or Wi-Fi

United Way’s NC 211 service connects callers to verified sources for basic needs, such as housing and utility assistance, food, healthcare and transportation. In addition, it now offers digital skills assessments, help setting up an email address, locations of libraries that offer free Wi-Fi or a computer lab and sites for upcoming computer skills classes. Their service is available in most languages and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

• Dial 2-1-1 or go to their NC 211 webpage for more details!

• Everyone On

  • Nationwide non-profit organization

  • Holistic approach connecting under-resourced communities to affordable internet and computers, trains people and organizations on digital literacy and resources

• Lifeline Assistance Program- Assurance Wireless

  • Free government phone program

  • Free smartphone (for new customers), unlimited text, 3000 talk minutes, and 4.5GB data on T-Mobile

• Verizon

  • Get Fios Home Internet

    • Save $20 a month verifying student status

  • Mobile service: myPlan

    • Save $10 for 1 line or $12.50 for 2 lines per month verifying student status

  • They do provide more savings with these bundled

  • College student unlimited mobile plan discount FAQs

• T-Mobile

  • Project 10 million

  • Free 200GB of internet per year for 5 years, hotspot & shipping. No feeds/costs/annual re-certifications

  • *Affordable devices available for purchase through the program

• Spectrum

  • Spectrum Internet Assist

  • $25 per month

  • Free modem, WiFi router available for $5 per month

• PCs for People

  • Fixed Wireless Internet

  • $15 per month, one time $80 fee for hotspot

  • Different Options

• Low-Cost Internet Plans

  • Want a comprehensive list of affordable internet plans? Check out NDIA's Honor Roll of Low-Cost plans.

  • All plans meet:

    • Minimum internet speeds of 25Mbps download/3Mbps upload

    • Maximum monthly subscription cost of $30 or less (not including limited-time and promotional offers)

    • No data caps or a minimum cap of 1 TB

• Everyone On

  • Nationwide non-profit organization

  • Holistic approach connecting under-resourced communities to affordable internet and computers, trains people and organizations on digital literacy and resources

• PCs for People

  • National nonprofit social enterprise

  • Provides low-cost quality computers and internet to homes with low income (includes individuals, families, and nonprofits)

  • Recycles and refurbishes computers

  • Lifeline Assistance Program- Assurance Wireless

    • Free government phone program

    • Free smartphone (for new customers), unlimited text, 3000 talk minutes, and 4.5GB data on T-Mobile

  • Dell

    • Student discount

    • Earn up to 10% off verifying student status

  • Lenovo

    • Student discount

    • Earn 5% off verifying student status

  • HP

    • HP Education Store Program

    • Earn up to 40% off verifying student status

  • Microsoft

    • Student and Military discount

    • 10% off verifying student/military status

  • Acer

    • Student discount

    • 10% off verifying student status

  • Samsung

    • Student Discount Advantage

    • Up to 30% verifying student status

  • Human-i-t

    • Sells refurbished devices with 1 year warranty, 1 year free tech support, and free shipping

Wanting help finding assistive technology? NCDHHS has a division that helps people of all ages and abilities through:

• Providing assessments

• Demonstrating equipment use

• Providing short-term device loans

• Training

• Referrals to funding sources

Services can be provided in-person or virtually!