Technology and Internet

Digital literacy is so important because:

• Digital literacy skills affect your daily life, your success as a student, and future employability.
• Digital literacy is necessary!  For many people, technology is the primary way they interact with the world.
• College courses increasingly require proficiency in digital tools and spaces.
• Taking online courses can help you graduate more quickly! Learning the tools expected by your professors is vital to your success.
• Many jobs require proficiency in advancing technology. 

Remember: every individual is responsible for the ways they use technology!

Everyone who uses the web leaves behind a "digital footprint"

• This footprint contains every interaction you have on the internet!
• All activities from social media to online browsing
• Each activity leaves behind a trace of information that identifies a specific device and/or user.
• Organizations screen potential employees to see what trail candidates leave

This all happens with your knowledge, or not! Remember: The Internet is a public place!!

This guide is packed full of tips and explanations on how using technology. However, if you are looking for more: 

• KCTCS' Training and Learning Center has tons of information on student relevant topics like Blackboard, Office365, and more.  
• The Louisville Free Public Library offers computer classes and resources on a variety of technology topics.