Digital Literacy for Digital Immigrants
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Tech Background for Digital Literacy

Additional Resources

WWW represent the World Wide Web.  The last word, Web, is the key to locating relevant information. No one site or source can do it all.  I hope the resources on this site provide some getting started resources.  Additional resources are posted here to extend your venture into the resources available online.  They include topics from the Digital Literacy courses developed for OLLI@Duke and similar topics to help navigate the changing environment of the WWW.  Use Contact, if you have resources to share. They may be integrated into Digital Literacy Courses or shared here as additional resources.  

Digital Literacy DIY

TechBoomers
  • 100+ Free How To Courses with Today I want to Learn search
​DigitalLearn
  • The Public Library Association's site, DigitalLearn.org, is an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant-funded project to create an online hub for digital literacy support and training.


Glossary & Terms

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Communication about the use of technology is often hindered by misuse, misunderstanding, or lack of knowledge. Sometimes miscommunication occurs when generalities are used or when new technology and terms are introduced. The links below provide resources to better understand basic digital technology terminology. 

  • Apps (Applications) Definition
    • ​Platform specific downloads​
      • Android - Google Play
      • Apple - iTunes 
      • Chrome - Browser Extensions
      • PC - Microsoft
  • Cloud Definition
    • For techies
    • For not so techies​
  • Computer (overview and suggested use Consumer Reports)
  • Data Visualization
    • Infographics
  • Password (NPR recommendations)
    • Creating Strong Passwords (Google)
  • Phishing (Definition and prevention)
  • Platform (Windows, Macintosh, IOS, Android)
  • Security and Privacy 
    • Google Product Privacy Guide
    • General Data Protection Regulation
      applicable as of May 25th, 2018 in all member states to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe
    • ​NPR Report on GDPR from April 2018
    • Terms of Service Didn't Read
      ​browser plug-in
      ​
  • Spam (Webster's Definition)
    • Gmail Spam Settings
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  • Catalog of Courses
    • Cruising the Digital Ocean
    • Exploring Gmail
    • TECH: BACKGROUND INFORMATION
    • Pilgrimage