Online Technology Training Resources
Grovo.com (grovo.com) – “Thousands of video lessons covering Internet products you love or didn't know about.” Their mission is to create a reliable, high-quality destination for Internet education. Their lessons include videos, quizzes, glossaries, and notes.
GCFLearnFree.org (www.gcflearnfree.org and www.gcflatino.org - Spanish) is offered by Goodwill Community Foundation, creates and provides free self-paced tutorials and self-paced instructor-supported classes in the areas of technology, literacy and math skills. They offer over 750 different lessons to millions of people in over 200 countries and territories.
EdX (www.edxonline.org) is a joint partnership between The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to offer free online learning to millions of people around the world.
In Pictures (inpics.net) are tutorials based on the findings of a three-year research study conducted through a U.S. Department of Education grant with the goal of creating materials that make it easier for people with learning disabilities to learn computer subjects. They use large, abundant pictures and break tasks down into step-by-step instructions. Topics covered include MS Office, OpenOffice.org and Web Coding.
WebJunction (webjunction.org) offers live and archived free webinars on topics including technology, training, and outreach. Online courses are available to state partners on topics from basic computing skills to advocacy and library skills.
InfoPeople (www.infopeople.org) offers live and archived webinars, podcasts, and training materials such as handouts and PowerPoints. InfoPeople is a statewide LSTA project that functions as the training arm of the California State Library.
Common Craft (www.commoncraft.com) provides 3-minute explanatory videos “In Plain English” that cover topics like technology, money, and society.
Digital Literacy portal (www.digitalliteracy.gov/content/learner) is an initiative of the Obama Administration and includes tutorials and resources for digital literacy trainers.
Please note: The library will not add unsolicited recommendations for sites to add to our list.
GCFLearnFree.org (www.gcflearnfree.org and www.gcflatino.org - Spanish) is offered by Goodwill Community Foundation, creates and provides free self-paced tutorials and self-paced instructor-supported classes in the areas of technology, literacy and math skills. They offer over 750 different lessons to millions of people in over 200 countries and territories.
EdX (www.edxonline.org) is a joint partnership between The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to offer free online learning to millions of people around the world.
In Pictures (inpics.net) are tutorials based on the findings of a three-year research study conducted through a U.S. Department of Education grant with the goal of creating materials that make it easier for people with learning disabilities to learn computer subjects. They use large, abundant pictures and break tasks down into step-by-step instructions. Topics covered include MS Office, OpenOffice.org and Web Coding.
WebJunction (webjunction.org) offers live and archived free webinars on topics including technology, training, and outreach. Online courses are available to state partners on topics from basic computing skills to advocacy and library skills.
InfoPeople (www.infopeople.org) offers live and archived webinars, podcasts, and training materials such as handouts and PowerPoints. InfoPeople is a statewide LSTA project that functions as the training arm of the California State Library.
Common Craft (www.commoncraft.com) provides 3-minute explanatory videos “In Plain English” that cover topics like technology, money, and society.
Digital Literacy portal (www.digitalliteracy.gov/content/learner) is an initiative of the Obama Administration and includes tutorials and resources for digital literacy trainers.
Please note: The library will not add unsolicited recommendations for sites to add to our list.