Find resources here to continue your digital skills learning journey.
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Safety and security on the Internet
There is a lot to learn about being safe on the Internet. This includes emails, phone calls, and text messages. Take your time to understand before you act.
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How to make a strong password
Our step-by-step video tutorial guides you on how to create a strong password to keep your accounts secure.
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Internet basics
Improve your Internet skills so you can connect, use the cloud, download and upload files, and do more online.
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Getting started with an Android
Getting to know a new mobile device can be pretty exciting, especially if this is your first smartphone or tablet. First, make sure you're comfortable with the interface, including the screen, some of the built-in apps, and the various gestures you'll use to get around. Then you can move on to some other fundamental tasks, like connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi.
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Getting started with an iPhone
Once you have an iPhone, your next step should be learning about the physical features of the device and the accessories that came with it. This includes the different buttons and ports, how to turn the device on and off, how to charge the battery, and the importance of protecting the device.
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Getting started with Windows
If you’re using a PC, you likely have Windows as your operating system.
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Getting started with Mac OS
Whether you're using macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or Yosemite, you can learn some things from this free macOS Basics tutorial.
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Computer Skills Learning by Wisc Online
Wisc Online provides free, publicly accessible instructional programs such as this computer skills course, which goes over using computing devices, navigating an operating system, creating documents, and more.
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Learn at Home Resources from Youth Teaching Adults
Youth Teaching Adults is a free introductory digital literacy program for adult learners, led by youth volunteer-tutors. The program encourages youth to develop their leadership skills through teaching and helps adults increase their digital literacy skills.
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Digital Skills and Security Training from Gluu Society
Gluu Society develops printed materials, online courses, live online events, workshops, volunteer training, and volunteer support to ensure older adults have a better way to learn digital skills so they can confidently use technology to stay happy, healthy & connected. They partner with seniors’ organizations across the country to support their volunteers in bringing digital skills training to older Canadians. All of their materials are free of charge and are advertising-free.
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Digital literacy and safety resources from TELUS Wise
TELUS Wise has created a number of digital literacy and online safety resources in collaboration with their partners to help Canadians of all ages stay safe in our digital world.
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ISSofBC Digital Literacy Resources
These resources are designed to support English language instructors and those working in settlement, employment or the community in helping clients overcome digital literacy barriers.
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