{"id":3985,"date":"2026-10-30T12:56:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitaledfoundation.org\/?p=3985"},"modified":"2026-10-30T12:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:58:00","slug":"free-digital-literacy-classes-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitaledfoundation.org\/es\/2026\/10\/30\/free-digital-literacy-classes-tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"Free digital literacy classes at Feeding Tampa Bay: Building essential tech skills in our community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital skills are essential for accessing job opportunities, managing everyday tasks, and staying connected in an increasingly digital world. Yet, many people still face barriers to learning how to use technology with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the <strong>Digital Education and Access initiative<\/strong>, the <strong>Digital Education Foundation<\/strong>, in collaboration with <strong>Community Tech House, eSmart Recycling, and Feeding Tampa Bay<\/strong>, is helping bridge that gap by offering a free, in-person computer literacy program designed for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting <strong>Tuesday, November 3, 2026<\/strong>, community members can join a five-week series of hands-on classes with step-by-step guidance in a welcoming, supportive environment. No previous computer experience is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free computer classes: Program details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program provides practical, beginner-friendly instruction to help participants develop essential computer skills at their own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Program:<\/strong> Digital Education and Access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Feeding Tampa Bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3624 Causeway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start date:<\/strong> Tuesday, November 3, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule:<\/strong> Every Tuesday, 11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Five weekly sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Completely free and open to the public<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ftb.org\/classes-events\">ftb.org\/classes-events<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you&#8217;ll learn: A five-week digital literacy program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session focuses on practical skills participants can use in daily life, at work, and when accessing online services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 1: Computer basics \u2014 November 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with the fundamentals of using a computer. Participants will become familiar with computer hardware, learn how to properly turn a device on and off, use a keyboard and mouse, and navigate the operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 2: Application basics \u2014 November 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover how to use everyday computer applications and web browsers. Participants will practice opening and managing programs, understanding shortcuts, and searching for information online safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 3: Files &amp; folders \u2014 November 17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to keep digital information organized. This session covers creating, renaming, moving, saving, and locating documents, photos, and downloaded files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 4: Introduction to Microsoft Word \u2014 November 24<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Develop basic document creation and editing skills. Participants will learn how to write letters, create a simple r\u00e9sum\u00e9, format text, adjust alignment, and save documents for printing or sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 5: Cloud &amp; email basics \u2014 December 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring everything together by learning how to communicate and manage information online. Participants will explore email accounts, practice writing and sending messages, attach documents, and discover how cloud storage makes files accessible from different devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building digital equity through community partnerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital inclusion starts with access, but it grows through education, guidance, and opportunities to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing together organizations committed to technology, education, and community development, this initiative helps make essential digital skills more accessible to individuals who want to become more confident using technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this collaboration, the Digital Education Foundation, Community Tech House, eSmart Recycling, and Feeding Tampa Bay are working to create meaningful learning opportunities that empower community members to take their next steps toward digital independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join us at Feeding Tampa Bay!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re learning to use a computer for the first time or looking to strengthen your everyday technology skills, these free classes offer a welcoming place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join us every Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Feeding Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/ftb.org\/classes-events\">Feeding Tampa Bay Classes &amp; Events portal<\/a> to explore the schedule and register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because digital skills should be an opportunity available to everyone.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital Education Foundation presenta el programa gratuito de 5 semanas de computaci\u00f3n b\u00e1sica en Feeding Tampa Bay cada martes a las 11:00 AM a partir del 3 de noviembre en 3624 Causeway Blvd., Tampa.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Free computer classes in Tampa | Digital Education Foundation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Join free beginner computer classes at Feeding Tampa Bay. 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