GCFLearnFree.org
GCFLearnFree.org is a free digital literacy curriculum for beginning to intermediate levels of digital literacy. It teaches a wide range of topics—including using Microsoft Office and email—as well as core areas such as reading and math, and essential skills such as personal finance, adapting to change, decision-making, and more.
Key Features
- Online tutorials walk users through the initial steps of using a computer or smartphone.
- Free, self-paced courses in a range of subject areas, all designed with beginner users in mind.
- More than 2,400 lessons, 900+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games across over 200 topics.
- Content is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Evidence of Effectiveness
From seniors learning computer basics to seasoned professionals brushing up on Microsoft Office to unemployed individuals gaining career skills to students practicing math, people from all walks of life have used GCFLearnFree.org—104 million since 1992, to be exact. You can see a list here: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/info/who-uses-us/1/.
What They're Saying
Key Tips for Implementation
GCFLearnFree.org Teacher Guides offer tips and strategies for incorporating GCFLearnFree.org into classrooms
Case Study
This YouTube video shares how an education provider found success using GCFLearnFree.org to help a couple who were struggling to improve their digital literacy skills.
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