Northstar Digital Literacy assessments, instruction and practice now featured at PROP Food
PROP Food now has a new resource: Northstar Digital Literacy, for anyone looking to improve their skills with computers, software or technology. Northstar Digital Literacy is a self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a number of common computer topics.
“We are excited to have Northstar Digital Literacy to help meet our community needs for additional computer training and digital literacy,” says PROP Executive Director Christy Nicolaisen. “The last year has underscored the importance of computer access, connectivity and digital skills for all of us. Northstar will be a valuable resource to anyone looking to brush up on their skills, and it can be a great tool for local businesses to develop new staff.”
Interactive digital literacy test topics include:
- Basic computer skills
- Internet basics
- Using email
- Windows and Mac operating systems
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Career search skills
- Supporting K-12 distance learning
- Social media and your digital footprint
