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Want to improve your computer and online skills? Northstar Digital Literacy's mission is to help individuals around the world master the digital skills needed to work, learn, and participate fully in daily life.

Northstar provides free, self-directed online instruction and practice on the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and the Internet. With Northstar, you can test your computer skills and learn new skills on your own, at your own pace. Watch the video below for more information.

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This assessment and learning tool is designed to help you improve your technology and job skills at your own pace through self-guided online tutorials. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas:

Essential Computer Skills-

• Basic Computer Skills (available in Spanish)
• Internet Basics
• Using Email
• Windows OS
• Mac OS

Essential Software Skills-

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Google Docs

Using Technology in Daily Life-

• Social Media
• Information Literacy
• Career Search Skills
• Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
• Your Digital Footprint
• Telehealth