TRAINING TOOLKIT FOR DIGITAL LITERACY
Overview
This toolkit is a self-contained package providing the information, guidance, and materials needed for an institution, organization, community group, or individual to deliver trainings in digital literacy in their communities. The Toolkit addresses the complete range of activities to consider in undertaking such trainings, from planning and scheduling to feedback and follow-up. The focus, however, is on training the trainer for successful classroom delivery, and the bulk of the resources are devoted to providing trainers with the tools, understanding, support, and skills necessary for this outcome.
Digital Literacy Curriculum
| Module | Presentation | Handout | Quiz | Sample Training Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Computer Skills - Module 1: Computer types; hardware and software | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Basic Computer Skills - Module 2: Basic computer use; keyboarding; mousing | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Basic Computer Skills - Module 3: Windows use and navigation: Start menu, libraries, window sizing, drag & drop | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Basic Computer Skills - Module 4: Introduction to Word: creating, editing, and organizing documents | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Introduction to the Internet - Module 1: Basic concepts: Home page, menu, links; browsers; web addresses | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Introduction to the Internet - Module 2: Search engines, domains, evaluating and comparing websites | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Introduction to the Internet - Module 3: Email setup and use; attachments; Netiquette; security | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Introduction to the Internet - Module 4: Online sources for health, education, and employment information | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Selecting & Maintaining a Computer - Module 1: Computer standards and user needs; choosing a computer | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Selecting & Maintaining a Computer - Module 2: Internet access options; choosing an ISP; connecting to the Internet | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Selecting & Maintaining a Computer - Module 3: Security software; operating system updates; housekeeping and backups | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Security & Safety in the Digital Age - Module 1: Guidelines for digital interactions; security for email, texting, and social media | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Security & Safety in the Digital Age - Module 2: Privacy, secure websites, and passwords; hacking, phishing and identity theft | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View | ||
| Security & Safety in the Digital Age - Module 3: Managing junk email (SPAM); browsing history, parental controls, and filtering software | PowerPoint / PDF | Download / View |
Digital Literacy Training Toolkit (printable) with accompanying videos
| Training Section | Presentation and Document for Printing | Video |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation, Marketing, Adult Learning | PDF / Word |
Adult Learning Pt. 1: Download / View Adult Learning Pt. 2: Download / View Adult Learning Pt. 3: Download / View |
| Basic Computer Skills | PDF / Word | Training Tips: Download / View |
| Introduction to the Internet | PDF / Word | Training Tips: Download / View |
| Selecting and Maintaining a Computer | PDF / Word | Training Tips: Download / View |
| Security and Safety in the Digital Age | PDF / Word | Training Tips: Download / View |
| Back Page for all Booklets |
Document Viewers
If you do not have access to the software required to view all the downloads on this page, free viewers are available:
| Name of Viewer | Link to Viewer |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Word Viewer - Windows only | Download |
| Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer - Windows only | Download |
| Adobe PDF Reader - Windows, Mac OS X | Download |
| VLC Media Player (video player for most formats, including MP4) - Windows, Mac OS X | Download |
