Explore our secure platform for AI tools and literacy in the classroom. Learn more.
Explore our secure platform for AI tools and literacy in the classroom. Learn more.
19 Lessons
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.
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Students will discover the meaning of Digital Literacy. They will also learn about what to expect for the rest of this course.
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Introduction to Digital Literacy
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Students will explore the difference between hardware and software. They will also learn how to identify different types of hardware.
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Basic Computer Navigation
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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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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.
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Basic Internet Navigation
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Students will discover different domain types. They will also determine how to be safe while using the internet.
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Internet Navigation Continued
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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.
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Google Docs Basics
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Students will continue to explore Google Doc customization and collabrative resources. Through a partner activity, they will put these collabrative resources into action.
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Google Docs Continued
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Students will discover how to create, navigate, and customize a Google Slide. They will also explore the navigation and text-formatting bar.
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Google Slides Basics
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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.
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Google Slides Continued
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Students will explore the different parts and pieces that make up Google Drive. They will also learn about folder creation within their drives.
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Google Drive Basics
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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.
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Google Drive Continued
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Students will discover how to create, navigate, and customize an email. They will also explore the different sending and replying options.
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Email Etiquette
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Students will walk through the structure of a professional email. They will examine the features within Gmail, like vacational responses and email signatures.
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Email Etiquette Continued
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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.
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Google Sheets Basics
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Students will explore how to use functions, conditional formatting, and data validation. They will also put this knowledge into practice, by utilizing these elements.
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Google Sheets Continued
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Students will discover the varying types of business attire. Students will also practice their new knowledge by making an outfit of their own.
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Dress for Success
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Students learn how to properly structure and create a professional resume. This helps students become more prepared to enter into the tech workforce.
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Resume Building
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Students will explore the communication platforms that Google Chat has to offer. They will apply their understanding of Google Chat, by conducting a meeting.
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Google Chat Basics
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Students will explore interviewing skills, such as, how to come prepared to an interview. They will practice these skills by conducting a mock interview.
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Interviewing Basics
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Having a mapped out, structured way to learn and experience the Computer Science curriculum really freed up time for me to give students one-on-one attention. It also gave me more opportunities to give the students additional programming assignments to help them understand the concepts better.
The program and the people behind it are innovative, intelligent, and organized. The platform is very user-friendly and l have been able to guide my students easily through the curriculum.
All of the content is fun and engaging for our students! Regarding the support and partnership, they are always on top of everything. Small issues are resolved quickly, and that is not typical with other EdTech companies.