Welcome to the digital literacy resources page brought to you by our Eisner Opportunity Lab!
What is Digital Literacy?
Digital literacy means having the skills you need to live, learn, and work in a society that increasingly relies on digital technologies. Access to the internet, using mobile devices, and operating computers are essential skills in our modern world!
We believe it’s important to empower and equip everyone with the knowledge and skills to use technology, safely and smartly. In addition to in-person workshops and support through our Eisner Opportunity Lab, below are free resources to increase your digital literacy.
And remember, using computers, smart phones, and digital applications is a skill, so practice is the only way to get better! Spending just 10 minutes per day on developing and improving your digital skills is a great way to increase your confidence on a computer.
Getting Started
Not sure where to begin? Check out some of these resources to get a baseline of your knowledge level!
Digital Learn is brought to you by the Public Library Association with the aim of providing easy, free digital literacy tools. Access their dozens of lessons for free!
Northstar Digital Literacy has dozens of beginner-level assessments to kick off your digital literacy learning! Create a free account and access their easy, quick tests to get a sense of what you know and don’t know.
Looking for something specific?
Have a specific skill you’re looking to learn or improve? Try some of these specialized courses and materials! Perfect for beginners and all free to use.
Computer Hardware
Learn how to use the computer mouse
Practice your mouse Skills
learn how to type
Practice your typing
Operating Systems
Continuing Your Education
After learning the fundamentals, continue your education with these intermediate level resources!
Metrix Learning
Through SkillUp Monmouth, county residents can sign up for a free Metrix Learning account. Metrix Learning is an e-learning site, designed to help you evaluate your current skills, get training, and search for jobs. It’s accessible 24/7 from any computer with internet and users can take an unlimited amount of courses to learn programs and earn career certifications.
Additional Resources
A few of our favorite books
Looking to learn but prefer paper? Check out these books from the library today!
Growing up in public : coming of age in a digital world by Devorah Heitner (004.678 HEI)
My iPad for seniors by Gary Rosenzweig (004.1675 ROS)
My Online Privacy for Seniors by Jason Rich (004.67 RI)
My Internet for seniors by Michael Miller (004.678 MIL)