Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. Simple Steps for Teaching Privacy. Teaching Online Safety: Building Curriculum.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

Last week, TechSoup for Libraries held a webinar called Public Tech Instruction: Teaching the Public on Internet Safety. The presenters, Austin Stroud of the Monroe County Public Library and Crystal Schimpf of TechSoup for Libraries, shared resources for teaching online safety and security. Assessments/Quizzes. GCF Learn Free.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. Route 66 Route 66, our online platform for teaching reading, has officially launched thanks to support from the Peery Foundation. and James L.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

And what if a person, regardless of age, could learn anything from typing to HTML to using an iPad without any cost or accessibility barriers? Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Year Up is just one of the five nonprofit organizations Microsoft has partnered with along with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, City Year, Junior Achievement USA (JA), and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. TechSoup for Libraries: Edge Benchmarks: Gadget Instruction. Libraries Building Bridges. More Resources.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

In most cases, we sent them the instructions, hardware, and software they'd need and then stood back and watched how the installation went. Like most libraries, La Conner Library provides public access computers to patrons to use however they wish. Over time we refined our instructions. 4 Plugable USB Docking Stations.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

In most cases, we sent them the instructions, hardware, and software they'd need and then stood back and watched how the installation went. Like most libraries, La Conner Library provides public access computers to patrons to use however they wish. Over time we refined our instructions. 4 Plugable USB Docking Stations.

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