Northstar Digital Literacy can help you build skills and confidence in using computers, email, and the internet. If you’d like to test your knowledge, you can take an assessment. You can also create a free Northstar Online Learning account to track your assessment progress and study online lessons to improve your skills.
Assessments
Assessments can help you determine which digital skills you have and which you might like to improve. You can find assessments on the Northstar website. You can take an assessment with or without a Northstar Online Learning account. To take assessments without an account, scroll down under the login option to enter your name and get started from the assessments landing page. If you choose to not create an account, your progress will not be tracked in the system.
There are 18 assessments in three categories:
Essential Computer Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Basics
- Using Email
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Mac OS
- Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In
Essential Software Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
Using Technology in Daily Life
- Social Media
- Information Literacy
- Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
- Career Search Skills
- Your Digital Footprint
- Accessing Telehealth Appointments
- Cyber Security Basics
Online Learning Account
Creating an online learning account with Northstar will let you track your assessment progress and access online lessons. Northstar lessons combine short videos and practice scenarios to help you build your skills. You will need to enter your name and email address to get started. When you receive an email from Northstar Digital Literacy, select the link that says “Yes, I want to use Northstar Online Learning!” You will be asked to create a password to finish setting up your account.You will then be able to track your assessment history and take lessons in Basic Computer Skills, Internet, Email, Windows, Microsoft Word, and Career Search Skills.
