Digital Literacy & Tech Fluency

1. Master Core Digital Tools & Platforms

Begin with essential platforms used in business and creative environments:

• Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
• Canva, Figma, or Adobe Express
• Notion, Trello, or Airtable
• Zoom, Slack, Discord, or Microsoft Teams

How to improve: Take free certification courses from Google, Microsoft, or HubSpot. Recreate dashboards, docs, or designs as practice.

2. Learn AI-Powered Tools and Automation

• ChatGPT and Jasper
• MidJourney, Runway
• Zapier, Make, and n8n
• Glide, Softr, Bubble

How to improve: Automate a task, build a personal site, or create a basic app using no-code platforms.

3. Build Data Comfort and Visualization Skills

• Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, or Power BI
• Looker Studio
• Learn basic data concepts like averages, trends, correlation vs. causation

How to improve: Use your own data to make a chart or dashboard. Visualize spending, fitness, or habits.

4. Understand How the Web Works

• Learn basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (try freeCodeCamp or Codecademy)
• Understand how APIs work, and how sites connect
• Get familiar with databases, cloud hosting, and CMS platforms

How to improve: Use browser developer tools, inspect elements, or connect to a public API.

5. Experiment with Emerging Technologies

• Understand blockchain and smart contracts
• Try AR/VR platforms like Oculus or Apple Vision Pro
• Explore smart devices or DIY projects with Raspberry Pi

How to improve: Subscribe to tech newsletters, join an online build challenge, or explore demo projects.

6. Maintain a Curious, Experimental Mindset

• Schedule a weekly “sandbox hour” to test new tools
• Follow trusted tech voices on Substack, YouTube, or Twitter
• Keep notes in Obsidian or Notion to track what you’ve learned

7. Recommended Free Resources

• freeCodeCamp – Programming, data, AI
• Google Digital Garage –