Additional Resources
Access step-by-step instructions for the Every Citizen Online Self-paced Training
There are so many ways that a high-speed connection can take you to new places. Below are some links to help you extend your education, learn new skills, connect, search, and explore new opportunities through a broadband connection. Click on the links to find valuable online resources and new learning opportunities.
Valuable Websites
www.socialsecurity.gov
The Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration
www.ohioseniorsnetwork.com
Designed to Serve Seniors and Their Families
www.oplin.org
Ohio Public Library Information Network
www.broadbandmap.gov
National Broadband Map
www.ohiobenefits.org/
The Ohio Benefit Bank
Online Learning
www.teachparentstech.org
Email your family members how-to videos for learning online procedures
www.ohioliteracynetwork.org
Free 24/7 online educational resources for every age and skill level
www.etech.ohio.gov
State program serving learning organizations
www.gcflearnfree.org
Goodwill Community Foundation's free online training (Computer basics, Facebook & more)
www.learnatest.com
Free training with the use of your library card (ranging from elementary school skills, GED Preparation to U.S. Citizenship)
www.ftc.gov
Federal Trade Commission offers educational information to help consumers protect their personal information online and defend against spam and scams.
www.skillfulsenior.com
Tutorials and skill for seniors
www.seniornet.org
Exercises to improve your mouse skills
Free Wifi Locations
Many laptops, smartphones and video game consoles are Wi-Fi enabled, which allows you to connect to the Internet when within range of a wireless network or 'hotspot'. JiWire Global Wi-Fi Finder offers a list of locations offering FREE Wi-Fi. Just enter your zip code in the box at the top right corner of the page.
