The Rockingham Free Public Library in Bellows Falls, Vermont will host free basic digital literacy training workshops for the community this autumn to help close the digital divide. RFPL is among 215 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) this year to conduct digital literacy workshops using new Digitallearn.org resources. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T, provides support to libraries of all sizes to conduct workshops using DigitalLearn training materials to help patrons build skills and confidence using technology.
Topics include Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email Basics, Cyber Security, and Video Conferencing. Classes will be offered twice a week and patrons can progress their skills through the workshops. Classes are free and open to the public. Registration is not required but encouraged. For more information, please contact the Reference and Historical Collections Librarian, Pamela Johnson-Spurlock, at reference@rockinghamlibrary.org or visit our website at www.rockinghamlibrary.org.
Computer Basics
Monday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 15 at 10:30
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to navigate the Windows 10 operating system, manage applications using the task manager, find and manage files and folders, save and delete files and more.
Internet Basics
Monday, November 20 and Wednesday, November 22 at 10:30
In this workshop you will introduce newly connected users to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites.
Email Basics
Monday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 29 at 10:30
Attendees will create a Gmail account, learn how to perform basic email functions like sending, receiving, and replying to an email, recognize, and deal with spam, organize and delete emails and search for messages.
Cyber Security
Monday, December 4 and Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30
Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, overview of frauds/scams.
Video Conferencing Basics
Monday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.
