Google Digital Literacy

This course covers the basics of Google platforms and professional development topics such as "Interviewing Basics" and "Resume Building".

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This course teaches the fundamentals of Google platforms, such as Google Docs, Gmail, and Google Spreadsheets, while also exploring professional development topics like “Interviewing Basics” and “Resume Building”. Knowing the ins and outs of digital platforms is becoming fundamental when searching for any career – especially those within computer science. Being aware of the basics of technology will allow learners to succeed technologically and professionally in any field they pursue.

Introduction to Digital Literacy
  • DL.1 Introduction to Digital Literacy

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will discover the meaning of Digital Literacy. They will also learn about what to expect for the rest of this course.

    Topics covered:

    Introduction to Digital Literacy

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  • DL.2 Basic Computer Navigation

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will explore the difference between hardware and software. They will also learn how to identify different types of hardware.

    Topics covered:

    Basic Computer Navigation

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  • DL.3 Computer Navigation Continued

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will explore software and its varying elements. Students will also be prompted to explore their computer options.

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    Computer Navigation Continued

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  • DL.4 Basic Internet Navigation

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will learn what the internet is and the varying browsers that can be utilized to access it. They will also examine the different parts that come together to formulate a Chrome browser.

    Topics covered:

    Basic Internet Navigation

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  • DL.5 Internet Navigation Continued

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will discover different domain types. They will also determine how to be safe while using the internet.

    Topics covered:

    Internet Navigation Continued

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  • DL.6 Google Docs Basics

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will discover how to create, navigate, and customize a Google Doc. They will also explore tools like "suggesting", that can be utilized for collaboration.

    Topics covered:

    Google Docs Basics

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  • DL.7 Google Docs Continued

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will continue to explore Google Doc customization and collabrative resources. Through a partner activity, they will put these collabrative resources into action.

    Topics covered:

    Google Docs Continued

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  • DL.8 Google Slides Basics

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will discover how to create, navigate, and customize a Google Slide. They will also explore the navigation and text-formatting bar.

    Topics covered:

    Google Slides Basics

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  • DL.9 Google Slides Continued

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will continue learning about Google Slide elements while practicing how to utilize them. They will also learn about the varying sharing options, to later apply this knowledge in an activity.

    Topics covered:

    Google Slides Continued

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  • DL.10 Google Drive Basics

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will explore the different parts and pieces that make up Google Drive. They will also learn about folder creation within their drives.

    Topics covered:

    Google Drive Basics

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  • DL.11 Google Drive Continued

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will explore the sharing and access options Google Drive has to offer. They will also learn how to sync their computer files to their Google Drive folders.

    Topics covered:

    Google Drive Continued

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  • DL.12 Email Etiquette

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will discover how to create, navigate, and customize an email. They will also explore the different sending and replying options.

    Topics covered:

    Email Etiquette

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  • DL.13 Email Etiquette Continued

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will walk through the structure of a professional email. They will examine the features within Gmail, like vacational responses and email signatures.

    Topics covered:

    Email Etiquette Continued

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  • DL.14 Google Sheets Basics

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will walk through the basic steps to creating a new spreadsheet. They will also explore the varying formatting tools available in the Google Sheets header.

    Topics covered:

    Google Sheets Basics

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  • DL.15 Google Sheets Continued

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will explore how to use functions, conditional formatting, and data validation. They will also put this knowledge into practice, by utilizing these elements.

    Topics covered:

    Google Sheets Continued

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  • DL.16 Dress for Success

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will discover the varying types of business attire. Students will also practice their new knowledge by making an outfit of their own.

    Topics covered:

    Dress for Success

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  • DL.17 Resume Building

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students learn how to properly structure and create a professional resume. This helps students become more prepared to enter into the tech workforce.

    Topics covered:

    Resume Building

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  • DL.18 Google Chat Basics

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will explore the communication platforms that Google Chat has to offer. They will apply their understanding of Google Chat, by conducting a meeting.

    Topics covered:

    Google Chat Basics

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  • DL.19 Interviewing Basics

    Learning Outcomes:

    Students will explore interviewing skills, such as, how to come prepared to an interview. They will practice these skills by conducting a mock interview.

    Topics covered:

    Interviewing Basics

    Standard alignment:

Download the 2022 Skill Struck Standards Alignment + Correlation Guide to view a general list of our standard alignments, or find your state's specific alignment below:

General Standard Alignment

2022 Skill Struck Standards Alignment + Correlation Guide

Alabama

Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Arizona

Arizona Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Arkansas

Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards Middle School Introduction to Coding Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards High School Programming + Skill Struck Alignment

California

California K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Florida

Florida Introduction to Computer Science 1 + Skill Struck Alignment

Florida Introduction to Computer Science 2 + Skill Struck Alignment

Georgia

Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment

Idaho

Idaho Content Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment

Illinois

Illinois Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Indiana

Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Iowa

Iowa Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Kansas

Kansas CS Standards  P-12 + Skill Struck Alignment.

Kentucky

Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment

Maryland

Maryland K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Michigan

Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment

Mississippi

Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment

Missouri

Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Nebraska

Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Nevada

Nevada Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology + Skill Struck Alignment

Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS + Skill Struck Alignment

New Jersey

New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

New York

New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 + Skill Struck Alignment

North Carolina

North Carolina K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Ohio

Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment

Rhode Island

Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

South Carolina

South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

South Carolina's Computer Science Standards for High School + Skill Struck Alignment

Tennessee

Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Texas

TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

TEKs Skills for CTE + Skill Struck Alignment

Utah

Utah 6-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Utah K-5 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Virginia

Virginia K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Washington

Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignement

Wyoming

Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards + Skill Struck Alignment

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