Building Your Digital Literacy Skills
What is Digital Literacy?
Digital Literacy is the ability to:
Use computers, smartphones, and other digital devices
Find information online
Judge if information is reliable and useful
Create your own content (like text, images, or videos)
Share information with others
To do well in your classes at Highline College, you'll need to use different types of technology. We know that some students might need help learning how to use these tools. That's why we offer online guides and tutorials, as well as in-person Tech Tutors
Whether you're just starting out or want to get better at using technology, you can ask for help anytime. These resources are here to teach you new skills or improve the ones you already have.
How To Use This Website
Look for the navigation menu in the top right corner of the page. This menu has three main sections:
Tech Tutoring
Learn how to access one-on-one help with technology
Highline College staff members provide this help
Northstar Online Learning
Northstar is a learning tool you can use on your own
Northstar teaches important technology skills
Learn at your own speed
Includes both lessons and assessments
Highline Apps
We've listed helpful guides for the main computer tools you'll use in your classes at Highline
To be successful in your courses, you will need to know how to use these tools