Digital Literacy Tutor Guides

General guides to teaching someone computers skills, how to use a device, how to use the internet

ABC Life Literacy – Searching Safely Online Workbook

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ABC Life Literacy – Searching Safely Online Workbook This downloadable workbook takes you and your learner through the basics of the internet safety. In this workbook, you will explore some of the basics of internetsearches and offer tips you can use to practice searching. The 7-page workbook contains pictures and spaces for notes. A great set of activities to do in a session with your learner. To download a copy of the workbook, go to: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ABC-InternetMatters-Safety.pdf Info Sheet Available

LU Basic Digital Skills Self Assessment Checklist

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LU Basic Digital Skills Self Assessment Checklist Before you start working on digital skills, it is always a good idea to list the skills you already have. Use this checklist to get a clear picture of the skills you already have. Use it to help you to identify and prioritize the skills you want to acquire or improve. Click HERE to access the LU Basic Digital Skills Self Assessment Checklist

LU Basic Computer Skills Course – A Tutor’s Guide

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LU Basic Computer Skills Course – A Tutor’s Guide This tutors guide was developed by LU in 2012. The guide provides a series of lesson plans for tutors who want to work with their learner on basic computer skills. In Module 1, learners are introduced to parts of the computer, keyboard, screen and mouse. Subsequent modules introduce email, internet and basic word processing (formatting) skills. Each lesson plan has accompanying handouts and worksheets. Tutors using this program with their learner are advised to review the module to ensure the information is current and up-to-date. Click HERE to access the LU …

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LU quick sheet – Protecting your personal safety online

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LU Quick Sheet and Activity – Protecting Your Personal Safety Online This LU Quick Sheet outlines the rules to follow to protect your personal safety online. Included is an activity that tutors can do with their learner to build literacy skills as well as introducing them to the rules in a fun and interactive way. Download a PDF of the protecting your personal safety online quick sheet/activity

LU quick sheet – Selecting passwords

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LU Quick Sheet and Activity – Selecting Passwords This LU Quick Sheet presents a strategy for creating and choosing a password. The accompanying activity is something that tutors can do with their learner to build/practice literacy skills and introduce a learner to passwords in a fun and interactive way. Download a PDF of the selecting passwords quick sheet/activity

ABC Life Literacy – Internet Matters Workbook

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ABC Life Literacy – Internet Matters Workbook This downloadable workbook takes you and your learner through the basics of the internet. Each section outlines what your learner needs to know and do to use the internet. The 35-page workbook contains pictures and spaces for notes. To download a copy of the workbook, go to: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/internet-matters-workbook/ Info Sheet Available

NorthStar – Basic Computer Course Online

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NorthStar – Basic Computer Course Online NorthStar is part of Literacy Minnesota. They have developed an online basic computer skills course for adults with low literacy skills. In this free online course, participants learn about different devices. They learn their way around each device, basic mouse and keyboard navigation skills, and some of the settings and organization features on a device (e.g., files, screen brightness) The course features a set of interactive slides with an audio option. Participants can take a short assessment before and after. At the end of the course they can print off a record of their …

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