Digital Literacy

Instructor Guide (DL 120)


Description
This instructor guide is a companion resource for Computers: One Click at a Time. It is designed to assist instructors, trainers, and tutors with their digital literacy course. This guide includes instructor notes, activities, and bonus material to improve student engagement and make teaching effortless. It parallels and reinforces each of the seven lessons in the Student Workbook, but also incorporates how-to videos, reinforcement games, and new content such as comparing smart speakers, simple steps to clear browser cache, and hands-on activities for sorting spreadsheet data and analyzing social media trends. This online instructor guide is a tool to support you as you teach your learners key skills for being digitally competent and thriving in the 21st century economy.

Required Material(s): Computers: One Click at a Time Student Workbook (ISBN 978-0-692-95592-5)

Content
  • Correlations
  • Northstar Digital Literacy Standards sample
  • Digital Literacy Profile
  • Pre-Course Digital Literacy Profile
  • LESSON ONE: Using a Computer
  • Overview
  • Background
  • Knowledge Check 1A
  • Poll: Devices Used to Access the Internet
  • The R.E.E.L. - Page 8
  • Purchasing a Computer
  • Name This Disc
  • Activity #2 - Page 14
  • Marriott Teleports Couples to Hawaii and London
  • Activities #3 and #4 - Pages 15-16
  • Turning On the Computer
  • Using a Mouse
  • Using a Keyboard and Activity #6
  • How to Take a Screenshot
  • Selecting a Printer - Author Insights
  • Selecting a Printer
  • Printer Comparison Worksheet
  • The R.E.E.L. – Page 25
  • 3D Printing - Author Insights
  • 3D Printing
  • Lesson One Key Terms - Page 25
  • Lesson One Key Terms - Crossword Puzzle
  • Lesson One Key Terms - Crossword Puzzle Answers
  • Knowledge Check 1B
  • LESSON TWO: THE DESKTOP
  • The Desktop Overview
  • The Desktop
  • Knowledge Check 2A
  • Activity #1 - Page 30
  • Managing Windows and Activity #2
  • Desktop Icons Assignment
  • Lesson Two Key Terms - Page 34
  • Lesson Two Key Terms - Crossword Puzzle
  • Lesson Two Key Terms - Crossword Puzzle Answers
  • LESSON THREE: SOFTWARE
  • Software Overview
  • Knowledge Check 3A
  • The Operating System - Author Insights
  • Amazon Echo Dot vs. Google Nest Mini
  • Poll: Amazon Echo Dot vs. Google Nest Mini
  • Activity #1 - Page 37
  • The R.E.E.L. - Page 40
  • Opening Google Docs
  • Creating a Google Doc sample
  • Using the Google Docs Toolbar
  • Editing a Google Doc
  • Sharing a Google Doc
  • Knowledge Check - Google Docs
  • Word Processing
  • Microsoft Word Letter
  • Knowledge Check - Word Processing
  • Using Templates – COVID-19 Flyer
  • Using Templates – COVID-19 Flyer Answers
  • Activity #2 - Page 42
  • The R.E.E.L. - Page 43
  • Sample Resume and Template
  • Spreadsheets
  • Knowledge Check - Spreadsheets Review
  • Activity #3 - Page 47
  • Knowledge Check - Candy Café
  • Davis Foods Spreadsheet
  • Davis Foods Employee Ages
  • Davis Foods Scatter Chart
  • Davis Foods Excel Demo
  • Knowledge Check - Davis Foods Demo
  • How to Use PowerPoint
  • Practice Presentation
  • Customize a Presentation
  • Knowledge Check - Using PowerPoint
  • Antivirus Software and Activity #4
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson Three Key Terms
  • LESSON FOUR: USING THE INTERNET
  • Overview of Using the Internet
  • What is the Internet?
  • Knowledge Check 4A
  • Everyday Tasks Made Easy - Searching the Web
  • How to Clear Your Browser Cache (Chrome)
  • How to Clear Your Browser Cache (Firefox)
  • Everyday Tasks Made Easy – Shopping and Activity #1
  • Knowledge Check 4B
  • Everyday Tasks Made Easy – Banking
  • Activity #2 - Page 62
  • How to Read Your Utility Bill sample
  • The R.E.E.L. - Page 64
  • Depositing Checks Remotely
  • Everyday Tasks Made Easy – Using Social Media
  • Analyzing Social Media Data
  • Knowledge Check 4C – Analyzing Social Media Data sample
  • Knowledge Check 4C
  • Lesson Four Key Terms - Page 70
  • Lesson Four Key Terms - Crossword Puzzle sample
  • Lesson Four Key Terms - Crossword Puzzle Answers
  • LESSON FIVE: Using E-mail
  • Overview of Using E-mail
  • What is E-mail? sample
  • Knowledge Check 5A - Domain Name Extensions
  • Sending and Receiving E-mail
  • Tips for Writing Effective E-mails
  • Knowledge Check 5B
  • How to Send an Attachment
  • E-mail Folders
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson Five Key Terms
  • LESSON SIX: Online Safety & Privacy
  • Overview of Online Safety & Privacy
  • My Digital Behavior Score
  • Digital Behavior Score Key
  • Hackers, Malware, & the Black Market
  • Knowledge Check 6A
  • Overcoming a Data Breach
  • Strong Passwords
  • Suspicious E-mails and Activity #3
  • A True Main Street Story: Susan and Ransomware
  • A True Main Street Story: Susan and Ransomware Recap
  • Knowledge Check 6B
  • Cookies and Activity #4
  • Spotting Fake News
  • Fake News Jeopardy
  • Lesson Six Key Terms - Cyber Rhymes
  • LESSON SEVEN: Real-World Applications
  • Overview of Real-World Applications sample
  • The Holland Codes
  • Job Search
  • Articulating a Positive Self-Image
  • Building Self-Confidence
  • Job Search Process
  • ThirdEd Spotlight - Kelly Babb Shares Job Search Insights
  • Writing a Cover Letter
  • Sample Cover Letter
  • ThirdEd Spotlight - Resume Advice from Scott Vedder
  • Crafting a Great Resume
  • The Job Application
  • Types of Interviews
  • Sample Interview Questions
  • Illegal Interview Questions
  • Knowledge Check - Illegal Interview Questions
  • The Felony Conviction Question
  • Knowledge Check - Interviewing
  • Creating a Professional Profile
  • How to Prepare for a Job Interview
  • Knowledge Check - Job Search Process
  • Being Successful on the Job
  • Taking Online Courses
  • Navigating Your Online Course
  • Information Literacy - Part 1
  • Information Literacy - Part 2
  • Online Search Tips - Personal Health
  • Knowledge Check - Information Literacy
  • Lesson Seven Key Terms - RIASEC Review
  • Post-Course Digital Literacy Profile
  • Post-Course Digital Literacy Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed