#digital-literacy

#digital-literacy

The Contra Costa County Library is partnering with Tech Exchange to offer drop-in tech support at three branches, beginning July 29. Tech Exchange will assist patrons with various technology needs, including Internet service sign-ups and navigating library computers.

The upcoming expiration of Microsoft Windows 10 support could lead to an estimated 400 million obsolete machines worldwide, significantly increasing e-waste.

Getting faculty to experiment with new technology or pedagogy requires a supportive campus culture, group problem-solving, and empowerment to encourage innovation.

"When Teen Techies started in 2005, we could not have imagined the giant leaps technology would take: the proliferation of social media, smart phones, cloud computing, AI and so much more," said Linda E. Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Public Library.

It's like arguing over the age kids can use a community swimming pool-but not bothering to teach them how to swim.

The Brooklyn Public Library's Digital Discovery Day aims to connect residents with technology, offering resources for all ages and levels of tech comfort.

As we have witnessed over the past four years, government control of information resulted into hyper-partisan education for children and the stifling of viewpoints online that do not comport with leftist ideology.

Switching to greyscale and spending time pruning your algorithm can significantly improve one's digital media consumption, enabling better control over online habits.

This quiz invites you to test your skills at distinguishing real images from manipulated ones, alongside receiving tips on recognizing image fakes.

Those include new digital literacy training, regional partnerships to combat misinformation, as well as an expansion of TikTok's #SaferTogether campaign to more African regions, including Nigeria.

The Madrid regional government plans to limit primary school children's screen time to two hours weekly to mitigate risks of excessive digital device usage.

"We are committed to positively shaping the online content experiences of young users, not only by promoting healthy and enriching content for youth, but also actively limiting the reach of low-quality content."

In today's digital age, access to the internet, devices, and digital literacy is not a luxury-it's a necessity, said Adams. Our administration remains committed to bridging the digital divide and with today's $2.4 million investment, we are ensuring that every New Yorker has the tools they need to thrive.

There is a need to reclaim the school as an educational space, where there is room for reflection and where it is not an extension of the teenage bedroom.