Digital Inclusion Week 2020 takes place October 5 to 9. Sponsored by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, the week aims to raise awareness around areas that include local technology training and support programs. During this week, the Library will offer a variety of digital literacy and technology lectures, classes, short tutorials on Instagram, and Let’s Learn […]
Life has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our city and put many people’s lives on hold. The cancellation of in person classes at the Digital Innovation Hubs is one example. As a result, we adapted to delivering some of our classes online. Online gatherings will never replace the experience of in person events. […]
Tim Bettridge and Idea Jam participants discuss the ideas that they generated. Over the past year, TPL has been working with VoiceTech Global on their voice-enabled Google Library Assistant “Action” project (Google’s name for voice apps). It is used with various devices like Google Home speakers, Android phones or an iPhone with the Google Assistant […]
Image by paguru. Used on a CC license. Photography has become a big part of everyday life. Whether we’re using our smartphones or a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex camera), we’ve never had such easy access to high-quality photography equipment. All modern cameras offer a host of different automated settings to make the process of taking […]
The Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship recently released a report entitled: Ahead by a Decade: Employment in 2030 as part of their Employment in 2030 project. This project examines the skills and occupations that will be in highest demand as well as the trends that will have the greatest impact. Not surprisingly, a number […]
Photo by Umberto from Unsplash Last week, we looked at how you can use digital media with a Creative Commons license to spark inspiration or enhance your own projects. Now, we'll take a closer look at what a Creative Commons license (CC) means and how you can apply it to your own works. Copyright […]
A question that often comes up in a number of our online classes is, "Where can I find images and other digital media to use in my own projects?" The Internet is full of sites to download content, but it is important to know who owns the rights to the works and whether it is okay […]
The staff from our Digital Innovation Hubs and the Pop-Up Learning Labs offer fantastic workshops. They teach classes on web design, photography, electronics, 3D design, coding and more. During our branch closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these teams have been providing instructional online programs. To enhance these programs, we are posting short videos daily […]
For someone who relies on Adobe on a ongoing basis, physical distancing and the lack of access to our Digital Innovation Hubs has affected me quite a bit. I know it has for a lot of Toronto Public Library customers, too. It's also given me a opportunity to try out some of the more accessible […]
During this period of physical distancing, the use of technology has become a vital part of our lives. Technology allows us to keep in touch with friends and family and access essential services. It provides entertainment and engagement with the outside world. Some people who lack digital literacy skills, particularly seniors, may be experiencing increased […]