LBS Lessons and Tutorials

www.llsc.on.ca/digital-literacy-modules 

FREE digital literacy modules that can be used individually or as a full curriculum. There is a curriculum  outline  for tutors and teachers.

These modules are also available in the following versions: 

• Digital Literacy for Francophone Populations

• Digital Literacy for Diverse Learning Needs

Topics

• You Don’t Need to Be Afraid of Computers! 

• Introduction to Computers

• Parts of the Computer

• Typing on a Computer Keyboard 

• Computer Mouse and Laptop Touchpad

• Operating Systems

• The Internet and Web Browsers

• Internet Search Engines

• Accessible Features on Devices and in Programs

www.literacylinkniagara.ca/wp-content/uploads/Curriculum-Draft-Oct42016.pdf

This draft Mentor/Tutor curriculum allows a learner to work one-to-one with a tutor to learn and explore digital tools. Many of the activities may also be suitable for learners in small groups.

It covers Social Media, Internet/Web Browsing, Tablet/Smartphone Use and Applications, and Google Docs.

www.mtml.ca/resources/smartphone-skills

These learning modules include videos, tip sheets and mini lessons. They were developed in collaboration with literacy programs and are designed to help individuals learn how to use their smartphones to improve digital skills and knowledge to successfully participate in the economy of Canada.

The topics vary from creating a username and password to scanning a document or learning about icons and apps on smartphones. 

Text-based learning modules and tip sheets

Video learning modules

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xX6dK-d43Y&list=PLbWQVkumzbUeiF1-gft6ACcSddCheFQw9 

These are very short videos (less than a minute) defining these terms:

• Operating System

• Application

• Platform

• Interface

• Window

• Screen

• USB

• Hard Connection

• Wireless