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19 Mar 2025

Online Games – The Benefits and How to Stay Safe

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

One of the most popular uses of the internet is online gaming. Smart phones, gaming consoles, computers, tablets, and virtual reality devices all allow us to participate in online games alone or with others. While gaming may seem like a … Continued

cybersecurity, Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, Gaming
5 Mar 2025

Cyberbullying and How to Deal with It

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

In 2022 19.2% of students surveyed nationwide, in grades 6-12 (ages 12-18), who reported being bullied during school, about 21.6% reported being bullied online or by text, including nearly twice as many girls (27.7%) as boys (14.1%) (National Victim Survey … Continued

Cyberbullying, cybersecurity, Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians
19 Feb 2025

Using Social Media

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Social media platforms are great tools for keeping up with family and friends, making new friends across the world, creating entertaining and informative content, generating business, and exchanging ideas on subjects that are of interest to you.  These platforms have … Continued

Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, Social Media
5 Feb 2025

Evaluating Information Online

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Everyone has heard the funny saying, “If it’s on the Internet, it must be true!”  We all laugh when we hear this, but do we take that into account when we are looking at information online? The Internet delivers us … Continued

Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, Evaluating online information, For Missourians
22 Jan 2025

Using Video Calls to Stay Connected

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

As our families grow, change, and move and our circle of friends and family extends beyond our local community, staying connected can be challenging. Video calls can offer a personal touch that traditional phone calls and text messages lack. Our … Continued

Cloud Applications, Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, Video Calling
8 Jan 2025

Preparing for a Successful Online Interview

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Preparing for a Successful Online Interview In our last blog, “Successfully Searching for a Job Online,” we discussed how to get noticed and land a job that fits in your career path. In this article we will discuss how to … Continued

Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, Job Search
18 Dec 2024

Successfully Searching for a Job Online

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Successfully Searching for a Job Online As students look to their graduation day, they will also be looking for that job fits in with their career path. Others will be looking for a new job to move forward in their … Continued

Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, Job Search
5 Dec 2024

First Round of Subgrantee Selection for BEAD Program Opens December 5, 2024

by kleinsorgejl | | 0

The first round of subgrantee selection for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program in Missouri opens tomorrow, December 5. In preparation for the launch of BEAD Round 1, the Office of Broadband Development (OBD) has published Round 1 grant … Continued

5 Dec 2024

Decoding Computer Jargon: A Guide for Buyers

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Purchasing a computer can be a daunting task, especially when you’re bombarded with the technical jargon in computer ads and the information at the store. This blog will help to demystify the common terms you’ll encounter and help you make … Continued

Devices, Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians
27 Nov 2024

Beyond the Smartphone:

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Why Accessing Online Applications and Information requires more than a phone! Our smartphones have become our gateway to a vast world of online applications and information from any location, at any time. Whether it’s social media, news updates, or business … Continued

broadband, Devices, Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians

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