Digital Literacy

• Digital literacy


  The ability to use digital technologies, communication tools, and/or networks to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate information in order to function in a knowledge society
• Types of computers


  • Desktop computers - PC
  • Mobile phones
  • Laptops
  • Calculator
  • Gaming consoles
  • Smart tv
  • Tablet
• Operating system (OS)


  A piece of software that makes it possible for other software and hardware to function
• Operating system


  • Helps communicate with the computer
  • Customizes the look of the system
  • Tracks what you type
  • Controls processes
• Windows 10


  An operating system that allows you to use a password and user name to log in, has a taskbar to view open apps, and allows you to right click for special actions
• Cortana


  A virtual assistant that can be used to open apps, set reminders, send emails/texts, and manage interests and calendars
• Accessibility features


  • Brighter screen, larger text, customizable cursor, magnifier, visual alerts, and screen keyboard
• Application software


  Programs that help get things done, such as for school, communication, calculation, transportation, and time management
• Peripheral devices


  Additional devices that connect to a computer, such as storage devices, printers, scanners, speakers, webcams, and game controllers
• USB-C


  A type of charger and port for connecting devices
• Monitor ports


  Ports for connecting monitors, such as HDMI, VGA, and Mini DisplayPort
• Ethernet port


  A port for connecting to the internet
• Devices suitable for learning

  • Tablet
  • Laptop
  • Phone
• Laptop


  • Smaller screen, battery backup, touchpad, not as customizable as desktops
• Tablet


  • Portable, lightweight, long battery life, can install apps, no physical keyboard
• Chromebook


  • Web-based apps, long battery life, touchpad and keyboard, requires internet access
• Refurbished computer


  A used computer that has had any defects fixed and is now sold at a lower price than a new one
• Keyboard shortcuts


  • Cut - Ctrl+X
  • Copy - Ctrl+C
  • Paste - Ctrl+V
  • Undo - Ctrl+Z
  • Switch between apps - Alt+Tab
  • Refresh window - F5
  • Close item - Alt+F4
  • Open new window - Ctrl+N
  • Open new folder - Ctrl+Shift+N
• File


  A chunk of data stored on a computer
• File extension


  The part of a file name that helps the computer recognize which program to use to open the file
• File management


  Organizing files into folders
• Microsoft Word


  A word processing program that has a ribbon system for commands, rulers to format the document, and options to select, copy, move, and share files
• OneDrive


  Online storage space that allows you to access your files from any device and share them as attachments or links
• Word document formatting


  • Superscript, indenting, paragraph spacing, page layout, table of contents, page breaks, headers/footers, inserting and formatting images