Digital Literacy And Computer Skills
Computer Basics
How to use a computer Getting Started with Your First Computer
Computer Tutorials
Computing Tutorials Join more than 100 million people from all walks of life who have come to us to learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century.
Computing Tutorials Spanish Únete a los más de 100 millones de personas que han acudido a nosotros para aprender las habilidades básicas que necesitan para vivir y trabajar en el siglo XXI.
Tech Goes Home is for people of all ages. We have programs for families with young kids and school-age children, adults and seniors, and local entrepreneurs.
Digital Learn English and Spanish materials available.
Compute Expert Microsoft Excel specific training modules
Coding, Programming and Computer Science
w3schools Beginner to advanced coding courses in many different computer languages available
Khan Academy Beginner to advanced computer science courses and tutorials
In Person Computer Education
Penguin Coding School In person coding education for ages 5-18. There is an Acton campus.
Digital Safety
For Everyone
FTC Consumer Advice for Home Computing Safety Federal Government tips for at home computing safety.
FTC Online Scams Federal Government’s information about common online scams
FTC How to Safely Use Public WiFi Spaces Federal Government’s information about using public WiFi spaces safely
How to Identify Fraudulent Emails US Securities and Exchange Commission “phishing” or fraudulent email information
Online Shopping Safety Tips How to safely shop online
Creating Secure Passwords Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency information on creating strong and secure passwords
For Teens and Kids
Safekids Online safety rules for kids and parents to talk about to raise awareness
Kidshealth Explanations about why it is important to protect your online identity in a kid friendly way
For Parents
Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between Common Sense Media tips for popular online activities and utilities
Good Digital Parenting The Family Online Safety Institute’s Good Digital Parenting resources provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need to confidently navigate the online world with their families
Norton Tips for Family Digital Safety Different articles about digital safety for families