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Here are the topics you can learn about to get ready for using digital technology in university or college. If you are not sure where to start, talk to your instructor or professor.

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Getting Started

About Computers

Getting started with computers, how to use a mouse and keyboard

Internet Basics

How to connect to the internet, use a browser, navigate websites and do basic searches

How to set up, manage, send and receive emails and how to avoid spam and phishing

Safety

Passwords

How to create strong passwords, keep online accounts safe and two-factor authentication

Online Security

How to keep devices and accounts safe and how to manage your digital footprint

File Management

Files, Folders and OS

File management on Mac OSX, Windows and ChromeBooks

Cloud Computing

File management in cloud-based drives such as Google, OneDrive and Dropbox

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Powerpoint

Collaboration and Study

Collaboration Tools

Zoom, Google Suite and Microsoft Teams

Online Identity

Netiquette and digital citizenship guidelines - how to craft a positive online reputation

Information Literacy

How to evaluate and choose internet sources for essays and research

Plagiarism

Academic integrity and citing sources in a technology-rich learning environment

Learning sites

Digital Unite Technology Guides

Computer Hope Glossary

CommonCraft Videos

Wisconsin Technical Colleges Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Google for Education Applied Digital Skills

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