Answer No, but plan to in the next year if you do not have a webpage with digital literacy resources, if your links to digital literacy resources is not carefully selected to meet the needs of your community, or your online digital literacy resources are not intentionally organized, but you plan to improve these resources to meet the indicator criteria in the next year. Microsoft Digital Literacy Computer Basics Test Item File Answer Key Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers Objective 1.2; Identify the main parts of a computer.
Digital literacyis the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet. (source: Cornell University)____________________________________________________________________________________________
We will create many files in this course. It is vital that they are organized for quick access. Use either your G-Drive or Google Drive to create a main folder for this course called BTT1O1.
Then, within BTT101, create these new sub-folders exactly:- Digital Literacy
- Word-Processing & Business Communications
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Electronic Presentations
- Desktop Publishing
- Web Page Design
- Final Performance Task
Moving forward, you should be saving all of your work in the sub-folder of the respective unit that we are working on.
Activity 1: The Personal Computer
The personal computer is one of the most important inventions for mankind. Please read the following article that outlines the history of the personal computer: article
Next, read through Intel's Journey Inside a Computer and demonstrate your knowledge of the 4 main functions of a computer by completing Activity #1.
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NOTE: Please use the first 10-15 minutes in class to complete Activity #1 from yesterday.
Searching and locating information on the internet can be a formidable undertaking. Most likely what you need is there, somewhere. To learn how search engines work and how to use useful short-cuts, watch these two videos:
Although people often use Google as a verb, there are several ways to search for information more effectively. Carefully read the information on the Google Cheat Sheet. You may also refer to the GoogleGuide to help you with a more defined search.
To gain a better understanding of how search works, take a look at this interactive site.
Using the Google Cheat Sheet above, create examples and results for each of the OPERATOR examples. Save your examples in a document called Effective Searching.
To gain a better understanding of how search works, take a look at this interactive site.
Using the Google Cheat Sheet above, create examples and results for each of the OPERATOR examples. Save your examples in a document called Effective Searching.
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Activity 3: Computer Terms
This course will help you improve your digital literacy. Whether you use the computer for doing school assignments, chatting with friends or playing on-line games, the focus here is to improve your digital literacy.We'll begin by developing an appreciation of the technology that surrounds us. In your word-processor, create a file called Computer Terms and save it in your Digital Literacy sub-folder. All words below should be defined in this file.
In the list of words below, there are many technical terms. Some, like computer, you'll be familiar with, while other terms such as hardware and software may need some explanation to see where everything fits.
Practice using some of the Google Search Techniques learned in Activity 2 yesterday or use the sites below to find definitions for the following terms:
Computer, Hardware, Software, Motherboard, CPU, Random Access Memory (RAM), Back Up, Hard Drive, Optical Disk Drive, CD-ROM, DVD, Sound Card, Video Card, Modem, USB, Infrastructure, Computer Network, Internet, hashtag, World Wide Web.
| Webopedia | Easton's Links | Hyperdictionary | PC Repair Guide |
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Viruses are nasty when working with computers. Simply put, they are another type of software file. The consequences can be devastating though, depending on what events occur when the software is run.
Read the article How do computer viruses work and What's the difference between a virus, worm, and trojan horse and answer the questions that follow.
1. Define 'virus'.
2. Describe a 'worm'.
3. Describe a 'trojan horse'.
4. Identify the most important steps on how to remove a computer virus.
5. What is the most popular(!) virus or worm currently wreaking havoc on computers? What does it do?
Save as Computer Viruses in your Digital Literacy sub-folder.
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Our increased use of the computer both at work and at home has led to many issues. Our privacy has come under attack as the same technology we use to surf the web has enabled others to learn about our surfing habits and use the information, often in annoying ways. Read the following web page and answer the questions below in your own words. Create a document with the title Spyware and save in your Digital Literacy sub-folder.
- Define spyware.
- Why do businesses advertise?
- Define ad-supported software.
- What is an advantage of ad-supported software for businesses?
- Define Adware.
- How does Adware work? Why is it a problem?
- What is a software program that contains Adware.
- What are the two basic ways of removing spyware? Read here!
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Determine the definition of Ergonomics so that you understand it for our eventual Unit Test.
Go to this site and read about the 12 tips for an Ergonomic Computer Workstation
Complete Digital Literacy - Activity #6 - Ergonomics Poster found below in the attached files.
Complete Digital Literacy - Activity #6 - Ergonomics Poster found below in the attached files.
NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE ALL PERIOD MONDAY TO CONTINUE, SO DO NOT WORRY ABOUT DOING THIS ON THE WEEKEND. ENJOY YOURSELVES!
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Read the website below and briefly summarize the five criteria (Accuracy, Authority, Objectivity, Currency, Coverage) mentioned to ensure your research comes from a valid source and a reputable website. Save your answers to a file named Evaluating Websites (created in your Digital Literacy sub-folder).
Find a web page of your choice that fulfills all of the above criteria. Cite the url and briefly state how each of the five criteria are met in your file Evaluating Websites.
5 Effective Criteria
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REMINDER: UNIT TEST is scheduled for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
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TEST REVIEW
Attached below is Digital Literacy Review - Unit 1 Test. This is a mini-review to help practice some terms for Tuesday's test. Do not just limit your studying to this sheet. Anything we have done this unit is fair game.
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Imagine that you are four years older. You have just graduated from Aldershot High School but instead of heading off to college or university you decide to create a partnership with a friend from your BTT class, and open up a business. You will run the business from home by converting a 10’ x 12’ room into a home office.
Your parents are willing to loan you $7,500 to complete the home office renovation. You may use the following three websites to make your purchases for your equipment and computer needs.
- staples.ca
- smartoffice.ca
- officedepot.ca
Tasks to complete
Microsoft Digital Literacy Digital Lifestyles Test Item File Answer Key
- Come up with a business idea with your partner (or alone if you want to be a sole-proprietor)
- Do a Google search to find the “10 tips for setting up your first home office?”
- Using all 10 tips, create a layout of your home office.
- Use Word or any other program available, at school, to create your floor plan for your office layout (No hand drawn layouts permitted).
- Calculate the total cost (including taxes) to complete the home office.
- Prepare a 5-minute presentation (the class audience) that gives an explanation of the layout of the home office and addresses at least three of the 10 tips found in the article. Your presentation should illustrate that you spent the money wisely and created an effective layout for a good business idea.
Evaluation
Knowledge /10
·Hardware needs (computer, software, printer, telephones, etc.)
Thinking /10
·Functionality and efficiency of home office
Application /10
·Use of software program(s) to create the home office
Communication /10
·Delivery of required information
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Microsoft Digital Literacy Answer Key 2017
All activities for Unit 2 are found under the Unit 2 sub-folder.
Standard Digital Literacy
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