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Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy
The American Library Association (ALA) defines digital literacy as “the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.”
Why is it important to have Digital Literacy skills?
Why is it important to have Digital Literacy skills?
In today’s digital world, nearly every career requires digital communication at some point, so equipping students with the skills to effectively and responsibly find, evaluate, communicate, and share online content is key to their futures.
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship refers to responsible technology usage, and teaching digital citizenship is essential to helping students achieve and understand digital literacy, as well as ensuring cyberbullying prevention, online safety, digital responsibility, and digital health and wellness.
FREE Fletcher Resources and MORE!
FREE Fletcher Resources and MORE!
This course is more of a guide, which consist of three modules, each module provides step-by-step instructions on how to navigate through Northstar's platform. The NorthStar Digital Literacy program, offered through Fletcher, is aimed at helping adults acquire the Digital Literacy skills they need in today’s workforce.
Topics covered in course: Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, Spear Phishing, Tailgating, Email Security, Internet Use, Mobile Devices, Password & Authentication, Privacy, Security Awareness, and Social Media. You will have to log into Canvas to access this FREE course.
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