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Northstar Digital Literacy

Learn about your digital literacy strengths and, through low-stakes assessments, identify digital literacy skills to practice.

Upcoming Northstar Classes

Habilidades de informática básicas - ESPAÑOL - otoño 2024
Harmony

¡Inscríbase en Habilidades de informática básicas para aprender con Northstar Digital Literacy!
Curso de educación comunitaria gratuito. No se requiere computadora portátil.

Basic Computer Skills - ENGLISH - Fall 2024
Oregon City

Register for Basic Computer Skills to learn with Northstar Digital Literacy!
Free community education course, no laptop required.

What is Northstar Digital Literacy?

Northstar Digital Literacy (Northstar) is a website where you can test your computer skills and learn new skills on your own, at your own pace. Northstar calls these tests "assessments." After taking an assessment, you can learn and practice new skills by completing the corresponding Northstar tutorials.

Northstar is free and anyone can use this tool - students, staff, and community members! Sign up for a Northstar account here.

What is digital literacy?

Digital literacy is a broad set of skills related to using computers, software, or technology. More complex than simply knowing how to use a phone or computer, digital literacy skills include "1) finding and consuming digital content; 2) creating digital content; and 3) communicating or sharing it" (EducationWeek).

Examples of digital literacy skills include:

  • using email, and avoiding phishing attempts
  • navigating the Internet
  • recognizing credible, safe information
  • using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Docs
  • searching for career and job information
  • understanding the impact of your digital footprint
  • safely and effectively using social media
  • protecting your private information online

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