The Murphy Centre, with funding from the Northpine Foundation, offers online foundational literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and life skills programming for adults in rural Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Remote Literacy Program offers individual and/or group instruction in:
- Foundation Literacy and Numeracy
- Digital Literacy
- Life Skills
The Remote Literacy Program is open to any adult over the age of 18.
There is no cost to participate in the Remote Literacy Program and in-take is continuous.
For more information about the Remote Literacy Program contact:
Claire Hutchings
Provincial Literacy Program Coordinator
709-730-1900
[email protected]
Julian Cruz
Remote Literacy Program Instructor
709-730-0443
[email protected]
June Sessions
Click the course title to learn more about each session.
Thurs, June 8 @ 2:30 PM – Understanding the Cloud
Understanding the Cloud
Understanding the Cloud
Join us online to participate in a FREE computer basics lesson to learn what cloud storage is and how you can use it to your advantage.
This session will cover:
• What cloud storage services are available
• How to use them to manage your files and photos
• … and more!
Thurs, June 8 @ 6:30 PM – Understanding and Avoiding Online Scams
Online Scams
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn how to stay safe online by identifying online scams.
This session will cover:
- Different types of online scams
- Ways to stay safe online
… and more!
Fri, June 9 @ 1:30 PM – Communication
Communication
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn how to communicate more effectively.
This session will cover:
• The advantages and what it means to communicate
• Strategies to communicate better
• … and more!
Tues, June 13 @ 6:30 PM – Understanding the Cloud
Understanding the Cloud
Join us online to participate in a FREE computer basics lesson to learn what cloud storage is and how you can use it to your advantage.
This session will cover:
What cloud storage services are available
How to use them to manage your files and photos
… and more!
Thurs, June 15 @ 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM – Introduction to AI Tools
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Tools
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn about helpful tools that use artificial intelligence.
This session will cover:
• Introduction to ChatGPT and Grammarly
• Practical uses for AI tools to help raise your personal skills
• … and more!
Fri, June 16 @ 1:30 PM – Money Safety
Money Safety
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn about ways to protect yourself and others from financial-related scams.
This session will cover:
• Understanding online safety and identity theft
• Financial abuse red flags to watch out for
• … and more!
Tues, June 20 @ 2:30 PM – Introduction to Zoom
Intro to Zoom
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn how to effectively use Zoom as a participant and as a host.
This session will cover:
• The different settings you can use as a participant
• How to set up meetings as a host
• … and more!
Thurs, June 22 @ 6:30 PM – Mental Math
Mental Math
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn tips and tricks to help you improve in doing math in your head.
This session will cover:
Different mental math strategies
– The advantages of enhancing your numeracy skills
… and more!
Fri, June 23 @ 1:30 PM – Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to understand and learn growth mindset and how to use it to effectively reach your goals.
This session will cover:
• What growth mindset is and how it can be beneficial to your mental health
• Using SMART goals to reach your goals
• … and more!
Tues, June 27 @ 6:30 PM – Money Safety
Money Safety
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn about ways to protect yourself and others from financial related scams.
This session will cover:
Understanding online safety and identity theft
Financial abuse red flags to watch out for
… and more!
Thurs, June 29 @ 2:30 PM – Understanding and Avoiding Online Scams
Online Scams
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn how to stay safe online by identifying online scams.
This session will cover:
• Different types of online scams
• Ways to stay safe online
Thurs, June 29 @ 6:30 PM – Online Library Apps and Resources
Thurs, June 29 @ 6:30 PM – Online Library Apps and Resources
Library Apps
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn and understand the different library apps and resources available to you as an NLPL library card holder.
This session will cover: How to effectively use and navigate the NLPL website
Discover and learn how to use Libby
… and more!
Fri, June 30 @ 1:30 PM – Online Library Apps and Resources
Library Apps
Join us online to participate in a FREE session to learn and understand the different library apps and resources available to you as an NLPL library card holder.
This session will cover:
How to effectively use and navigate the NLPL website
Discover and learn how to use Libby
… and more!