FREE Digital Literacy courses return, instructed by Chris DiSalvatore from Great Falls College-MSU

Free Seven-week course Runs each Wednesday from October 1 through November 12

Due to popular demand, the Library will again provide a FREE Digital Literacy course, instructed by technology expert Chris DiSalvatore from the Great Falls College-MSU. You are not required to attend each course, but it is strongly recommended that you bring your own device.

The courses will be held each Wednesday from October 1 to November 12 from 2 to 4 pm in the Cordingley Room. No registration required.

For every class you join, your name gets entered into winning a free Amazon Fire HD10 tablet!

Below is a rundown of what each class will cover:

  • October 1: Computer Basics – Windows 11: If you know a bit about using a mouse and keyboard but don’t know your way around using a computer just yet, this is the class for you. Learn how to use a PC (Personal Computer) with the Windows 11 Operating System. Please bring your own laptops, but GFPL has some laptops for those who do not own one.
  • October 8: Internet Basics: In this workshop you will be introduced, as newly connected users, to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. Please bring your own laptops, but GFPL has some laptops for those who do not own one.
  • October 15: Cybersecurity: Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, and an overview of frauds/scams.
  • October 22: Email Basics: Attendees will create a Gmail account, learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive and reply to an email, recognize and deal with spam, organize and delete emails and search for messages. Please bring your own laptops, GFPL has some laptops for those who do not own one.
  • October 29: Mobile Devices (Apple Products): This workshop is for those who have a new iOS (Apple) mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely. Please bring your own devices.
  • November 5: Mobile Devices (Android): This workshop is for those who have a new Android mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely. Please bring your own devices.
  • November 12: Video Conferencing Basics: In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (such as Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.