Digital Foundations™A program of The Luc Cochran Foundation

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Beginner· Getting Started

Basic Computer Troubleshooting

What to try first when something freezes, disappears or will not open.

55 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· Getting Started

Computer Accessibility Basics

Bigger text, higher contrast, screen readers and voice typing.

45 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· Getting Started

Computer Parts Explained

Monitor, tower, mouse, keyboard, ports and cables in plain English.

45 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· AI & Emerging Technology

AI for Beginners

Use an AI assistant safely and get useful answers.

1h 45m 6 lessons
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Beginner· AI & Emerging Technology

AI for Job Searching

Use AI to prepare, not to pretend.

55 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· AI & Emerging Technology

AI Safety

Privacy, accuracy and knowing when not to rely on AI.

45 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· AI & Emerging Technology

Deepfakes

Fake video and voice — and how to verify.

35 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· AI & Emerging Technology

Fact-Checking AI

Always verify. Here is how.

35 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· Healthcare Technology

Finding Reliable Health Information Online

Tell trustworthy health sources from the rest.

40 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· Getting Started

Getting Started With Computers

Turn a computer on, find your way around the screen, and get comfortable from your very first click.

2h 30m 6 lessons
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Beginner· Getting Started

Laptop Basics

Lids, trackpads, charging and caring for a portable computer.

45 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· Getting Started

Managing Files & Folders

Save, find, rename, move and delete your documents without losing them.

1h 10m 6 lessons
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Beginner· Healthcare Technology

Patient Portals

Results, messages and appointments in one place.

45 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· Healthcare Technology

Telehealth Basics

Prepare for and join a video appointment with a clinician.

45 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· Getting Started

Using Windows 11

The Start menu, taskbar, settings and everyday tasks in Windows 11.

3h 6 lessons
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Beginner· AI & Emerging Technology

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

A calm, jargon-free explanation of what AI is and is not.

45 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· Getting Started

Why Use Technology?

See what technology can actually do for your daily life before you learn any buttons.

35 min 6 lessons
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Beginner· AI & Emerging Technology

Writing Better AI Prompts

Small changes that make AI answers far more useful.

50 min 6 lessons
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Total learning time available: 78h 20m