How Do You Use Technology?
So far today… have you taken a look at your texts? Checked your email? Looked at the weather or turned off an alarm on your phone? Updated a spreadsheet for work? Used two-factor authentication for a login? Looked at your favorite library’s website? 😉 Popped into social media or googled an important (or completely nonsensical) question? There are so many ways technology integrates into our lives, and it can be easy to take for granted just how ingrained tech is in our everyday. But, what if any (or all) of those tasks was a struggle? A barrier to the connectivity available to so many others?
Here at Hamilton East Public Library, we’re working to help bridge the Digital Divide!
Jump to list of technology workshops and classes.
Did you know that 89% of Indiana jobs require digital skills?
And yet, nearly 48 million US workers — one-third of all US workers — do not have the foundational digital skills needed to secure in-demand jobs, according to National Skills Coalition. Even before we get to the question of succeeding in a job, applying for it is very often an online process. First, there’s an account to create. Then, an often-lengthy application form to complete, where you have to interface with a computer or your phone to fill out the numerous fields. You’ll need to provide an email address for confirmation and future communication if the process moves forward – which means you have to HAVE an email address. All of this can be frustrating, even for those who are confident technology users and even more so for folks navigating these systems without strong baseline skills.
How Can the Library Help?
We offer programs to help build basic technology skills, such as using email, navigating the internet, building cybersecurity awareness, knowing more about using Android/iOS devices, and more!
HEPL was recently awarded grant funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to increase our digital literacy programming. Over the next few months, we’re increasing our already robust computer and technology learning opportunities.
The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive supports public libraries in our work of improving basic digital skills among families and communities. The workshops will utilize DigitalLearn training materials, created in collaboration with AT&T, that are freely available to anyone through DigitalLearn.org and AT&T ScreenReady.
Our very mission, here at Hamilton East Public Library, is to be our community’s essential connector to information and ideas. One way we are continually working towards this is to help reduce the Digital Divide.
How Do I Register?
Visit our Programs & Events calendar or browse the list below to save your seat for one (or many!) of our upcoming technology classes and/or share these great opportunities with friends and family! We can’t wait to see everyone as we help build a solid grounding of tech skills and reduce the digital divide in our community.
DigitalLearn.org Workshops
Cybersecurity Basics
Mon. 2/3 | 6-7:30pm | Noblesville Library
Sat. 3/22 | 2-3:15pm | Virtual
Thu. 4/17 | 10:30am-12pm | Noblesville Library
Wed. 5/14 | 6-7:30pm | Fishers Library
Email Basics
Wed. 2/12 | 6-7:30pm | Noblesville Library
Mon. 4/7 | 2-3:30pm | Noblesville Library
Mon. 5/19 | 2-3:30pm | Fishers Library
Internet Basics
Sat. 2/1 | 2-3:30pm | Fishers Library
Mon. 3/3 | 6:30-7:45pm | Virtual
Mobile Device Basics (Android)
Thu. 4/24 | 10-11:15am | Noblesville Library
Mobile Device Basics (iOS)
Tue. 5/20 | 6-7:15pm | Noblesville Library
Videoconferencing Basics
Tue. 2/18 | 6-7:30pm | Noblesville Library
Tue. 5/13 | 2-3:30pm | Fishers Library
Other Workshops
Computer Basics
Tue. 3/11 | 10-11:30am | Fishers Library
Wed. 4/30 | 6-7:30pm | Noblesville Library
Create a Resume
Mon. 3/31 | 6-7:30pm | Noblesville Library
Intro to Graphic Design using Canva
Mon. 2/17 | 2-3:30pm | Fishers Library
Microsoft Excel Basics
Tue. 2/25 | 2-3:30pm | Fishers Library
Mon. 4/21 | 6-7:30pm | Fishers Library
Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics
Tue. 4/22 | 6-7:45pm | Noblesville Library
Microsoft Word Basics
Thu. 2/6 | 6-7:30pm | Noblesville Library
Microsoft Word: Beyond the Basics
Thu. 3/6 | 6-7:30pm | Noblesville Library
Tech Time: Drop-in Assistance with Devices and Library Apps – No registration
Tue. 2/27 | 2-4pm | Noblesville Library
Mon. 3/24 | 2-4pm | Fishers Library
Tue. 4/22 | 10am-12pm | Noblesville Library
DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T. #DigitalLearn #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalDivide