This collection of courses helps learners to build knowledge around using and
problem-solving with digital tools in different areas of daily life, as well as develop
strategies to find, use, and analyze reliable information from the internet and social
media.
- Courses available in English, Spanish, and for English Language Learners in
the English for Digital Skills Program. - Learners can take Course 1 to learn foundational digital skills, then do Course 2,
3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 in any order! - Each unit is a collection of short lessons that are 3 minutes or fewer. Units
usually take an hour or less to complete - Designed with reference to national and international digital skills frameworks
competencies (Northstar, Essential Digital Skills UK, Google, GSMA Mobile
Internet Skills Toolkit, TCALL: Texas A&M)
Unit 1: Intro to Social Media – English, Spanish, ELL
Learn about popular social media apps and their essential features, such as: DMs,
public posts, and profiles.
Unit 2: Privacy and Social Media – English, Spanish, ELL
Learn tips to keep you and your family safe online, including how to change privacy
settings on social media.
Unit 3: Social Media and Mental Health – English, Spanish, ELL
Learn about how cyberbullying, bad news, and comparisons on social media can
impact mental health. Explore ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
Unit 4: Identifying Red Flags on Social Media- English, Spanish, ELL
How can you tell what to trust, when to check another source, or when to just ignore
something you see on social media? Learn strategies for verifying the information
you read to keep safe online.