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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

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

How to create strong passwords, keep online accounts safe and two-factor authentication
How to keep devices and accounts safe and how to manage your digital footprint

File Management

File management on Mac OSX, Windows and ChromeBooks
File management in cloud-based drives such as Google, OneDrive and Dropbox



Microsoft Office

Collaboration and Study

Zoom, Google Suite and Microsoft Teams
Netiquette and digital citizenship guidelines - how to craft a positive online reputation
How to evaluate and choose internet sources for essays and research
Academic integrity and citing sources in a technology-rich learning environment