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Net Literacy Lesson Plans – Social Networking
Social Networking This guide uses a non-technical and conversational way of introducing to social networking programs. We use Google’s Google+ which conveniently integrates into the Gmail application that is discussed in the email section. With experience using Google+, you will be able to share and receive updates with friends and family. What is Social Networking? Social networking is the communicating and sharing of personal, business, or other information with your peers, friends, family, and co-workers. There are many …
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Net Literacy Lesson Plans – E-mail
Email Email – it’s convenient, free and easy. Today, it is the most rapidly growing means of communication. This is a basic introduction to email and we use a conversational non-technical style to explain how to use it. We chose Google’s Gmail email as the email to demonstrate for this class since it’s easy to use and integrates into other programs that we recommend. What is E-mail? Email is an electronic way to send or retrieve personal and/or business-related messages, …
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Net Literacy Training Manual – Basic Internet Skills
Basic Internet Skills The Internet might seem intimidating at first – a vast global communications network with billions of webpages. But in this lesson, we simplify and explain the basics about the Internet using a conversational non- technical style to make it understandable, useful, and enjoyable. There’s no reason to be left out! What the Internet is: The Internet, the web, cyberspace, and the ‘net are all terms that generally mean the same thing, in this case, we will call …
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Net Literacy Training Manual – Basic Computer Skills
Basic Computer Skills We use a conversational and non-technical way to introduce the introductory skills that you will need to develop in order to become comfortable with accessing and using computer programs. We will concentrate on the skills that will apply to many commonly used programs. Topics to be covered include: Hardware Basics, Windows Basics, and working with text. Basic Computer Components Computers come in different shapes and sizes. However, there are several parts on a computer that are universal …
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Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum
Whether you are new to computing or have some experience, the Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum will help you develop a fundamental understanding of computers. The courses help you learn the essential skills to begin computing with confidence, be more productive at home and at work, stay safe online, use technology to complement your lifestyle, and consider careers where you can put your skills to work. The Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum has three levels. The Basic curriculum features a course called …
Australia’s Digital Hubs Directory
Australia has been a leader in broadband adoption by creating the Department of Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy. This government ministry is providing $13.6m USD available in grants to communities to increase broadband adoption and digital inclusion programs. A component of Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN), the Digital Hubs Program is an initiative tied to these grants to aid local communities to improve their digital literacy skills and increase their broadband adoption. The Digital Hubs Directory was created to …
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Public Policy Framework Helps Provide Direction for Libraries Regarding Digital Inclusion
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the University of Washington Information School, and the International City/County Management Association have developed a comprehensive framework to help libraries identify, evaluate, and improve services regarding digital inclusion and digital literacy. More and more individuals without computer access at home are turning to libraries as a conduit to access the Internet. The document, “Building Digitally Inclusive Communities,” is the product of over 100 organizations’ comments and ideas. The document highlights five important principles: …
The Broadband Commission’s Online Sharehouse
In response to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s directive to encourage the UN to meet the millennium Development Goals, The International Telecommunication Union and UNESCO set up the Broadband Commission for Digital Development. The Commission’s mission is to advocate for the inclusion of broadband on the international policy agendas and is working to increase broadband access internationally. One tool that the Broadband Commission has developed is a user-driven database of best practices ranging from case studies to policy recommendations. This database, …
The UK’s Digital Inclusion Network
The United Kingdom shares a similar demographic distribution to the United States in regards to Senior Citizens and digital inclusion. One way a group of NGOs are trying to bridge the digital divide is through their program called the Digital Inclusion Network. This group, founded in 2006, consists of more than 200 member organizations that provides computer and Internet training to Senior Citizens. Member NGOs sign an MOU and participate in this network by sharing best practices and local information …
Imaging A Computer Using The RPK Imaging Software
Note: This has been converted into a page under Computer Connects DK 1/2/2012 Imaging A Computer Using The RPK Imaging Software 1. Inspect physical hardware for obvious defects that could create the computer to not work. 2. Plug all wires and cables into the computer (Power, monitor, keyboard, mouse). Note: You will need to use either: both a ps2 (circular plug) mouse and ps2 keyboard, a ps2 mouse and USB (rectangular plug) keyboard, or a USB mouse …
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