Online Life
Access to online resources that support digitalization of daily tasks and socialization within a broader digital community.
Guiding Questions
- When I need a service or resource, am I usually able to find it by searching online?
- Can I use technology to participate as a member of a group or community?
- Am I able to shop and manage money online?
- Can I find free and legal sources for entertainment online?
- Am I able to save, share, and/or access information using different devices?
- Do I understand copyright?
- Am I aware of the impact that technology has on our environment and our society?
Being online provides people with seemingly limitless access to goods, services, information, and entertainment, as well as tools that enable them to be active and informed members of their communities. Awareness of what tools and resources are available—and establishing healthy habits around their use—supports healthy engagement in online environments.
| Tool Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Devices | Desktop computer, Laptop computer, Tablet, Smartphone, Smartwatches, Fitness trackers, Voice-activated devices |
| eBook (Free) | Project Gutenberg, Obooko, World Reader BookSmart, Public library digital collections (Libby, OverDrive) |
| Money Management / Payment | Online Bank Apps, Rocket Money, Zelle, PayPal |
| Music Streaming (Free) | Spotify, iHeart, Pandora, YouTube, Free Music Archive, Jamendo, IDAGIO |
| Online Forms | Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, Jotform |
| Podcasts | Apple Podcasts, Spotify |
| Transportation / Navigation | Google Maps, Apple Maps, Local transit apps, Rideshare apps |
| Video Streaming (Free) | YouTube, Vimeo, Tubi, Public library digital collections (Hoopla), Public library digital collections (Kanopy), Public library digital collections (OverDrive) |
| Web Browsers | Google, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, DuckDuckGo |