Digital Literacy

Course

Description: 

Develop a fundamental understanding of computers.

Learning Objective: 

Module 1:

  • How to use the mouse and keyboard.

Module 2:

  • Fundamentals of computing
  • Components of a computer
  • Operating system basics

Module 3:

  • How to connect to the Internet
  • Browsing Web pages
  • Navigating the Web
  • Using search engines
  • Exchange e-mail with others

Module 4:

  • How to select the right software for your project.
  • The fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.

Module 5:

  • The risks and threats to computer security and privacy

Module 6:

  • Introduction to digital technologies
  • How computing technologies are creating new career opportunities and shaping the world we live in

 

Delivery

Cost: 
Free
Duration: 
own pace
Prerequisites: 

Basic reading and comprehension skills at the level required to read a local newspaper.

Training Material

Documents: 

Module 1: Mousing & Keyboarding Skills (no manual)

Module 2: Computer Basics

Module 3: The Internet & the World Wide Web

Module 4: Productivity Programs

Module 5: Computer Security & Privacy

Module 6: Digital Lifestyles

Manual containing all 6 modules

Updated 11 September 2023