digital literacy

Malaysia stands at the threshold of an unprecedented technological transformation, determined to position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) across Southeast Asia. This ambition is underpinned by the work of the National AI Office (NAIO), the central force driving Malaysia’s AI...

The City of Brownsville's IT Department is spearheading the "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop & Laptop Giveaway," an initiative designed to equip students with essential digital skills and provide them with free laptops. This program aims to bridge the digital divide by...

The modern digital world thrives on the seamless exchange and perpetual creation of data. Whether it’s saving precious family photos in the cloud, sending confidential financial documents over messaging platforms, signing e-agreements for a new rental, or simply browsing the web, our personal...

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) continues to set a high bar in digital literacy and workforce readiness, as demonstrated by the recent achievements of its students at the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) National Competition. Success at a national-level...

Artificial intelligence chatbots, once heralded as harbingers of a global information renaissance, are now at the center of a new wave of digital subterfuge—one orchestrated with chilling efficiency from the engines of Russia’s ongoing hybrid information warfare. A comprehensive Dutch...

In a remarkable display of digital proficiency, three students from Avondale College in New Zealand have secured their spots at the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship, scheduled for July in Orlando, Florida. This prestigious event, presented by Certiport, Inc., brings...

When New Zealand students appear among the world’s elite in digital skills competitions, it is more than a footnote in global rankings—it’s an emphatic statement about the transformation of Kiwi education, the value of real-world certification, and the nation’s positioning on the global tech...

In a world increasingly defined by technological proficiency and digital expertise, the recent achievements of three Avondale College students on the international stage have placed New Zealand’s emerging talents firmly in the spotlight. Representing not only their school, but also their...

In the heart of Northern California’s Humboldt County, a grassroots movement is quietly making waves in the fight against mounting electronic waste. The Arcata Repair Café, a collaborative initiative between the City of Arcata and the Humboldt Repair Café group, is doing more than mending broken...

Thailand’s education system is embarking on a bold new journey with the launch of the THAI Academy – AI in Education initiative, a strategic collaboration uniting the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and Microsoft Thailand...

Cross-border law enforcement efforts achieved a notable breakthrough as Microsoft and international authorities joined forces to dismantle a far-reaching transnational scam network targeting older adults. The collaborative operation exemplifies how coordinated interventions, advanced...

If you walk into a modern high school classroom, you’ll likely be met with a tableau entirely distinct from the generations before it. Where once textbooks and chalkboards dominated, now rows of Copilot+ PCs hum with activity—students, once passive recipients of lectures, are now solving...

Telangana, often at the digital forefront in India, has posted an unexpected yet remarkable achievement in the fight against cybercrime: a notable decline in both the number of complaints and the direct financial losses suffered by victims in the first four months of 2025. This accomplishment...

The Fort St. John Public Library is set to receive a significant technological upgrade, thanks to the city's recent decision to donate surplus Windows 11 computers. During the May 26th council meeting, the City of Fort St. John approved the donation of laptops and docking stations to the...

We all know the adage: “Anonymity breeds contempt.” Yet, as digital spaces become society’s new front porch and public square, the discussion around civility—our digital manners, or lack thereof—is more than a fleeting concern. The Newsweek article “Mind your manners” from May 23, 2025, arrives...

The energy inside Siegel High School’s business classrooms has been nothing short of electric this spring, as a group of determined students translated months of hard work and digital mastery into a truly exceptional showing at the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Tennessee State...

In the heart of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe stands on the cusp of a digital renaissance, energized by Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ latest strategic shift — a shift shaped by the vision of its recently appointed CEO, Loretta Songola. With the world’s attention turning to gender equality in the...

As Satya Nadella took the virtual stage at Microsoft Build 2025, a fresh narrative began unfolding around the world—one in which technology not only powers productivity or streamlines business but tangibly reshapes the future of education. There is perhaps no more compelling recent example of...

At Microsoft Build 2025, Satya Nadella delivered a powerful vision that transcended corporate innovation to focus on one of humanity’s most pressing challenges—equitable education. In a world where technological advances often widen the gap between privileged and underserved communities...

For many years, the role of family “tech support” has loomed large. Whether it was explaining the difference between a shortcut and an installed application, or navigating the sometimes maze-like corridors of the Windows Settings menu, these tech conversations have been a rite of passage for...