A Digital Literacy Workshop aims to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly. The workshop will be interactive, engaging, and designed to cater to participants with varying levels of digital proficiency.
Amatha Tech, through the Digital Empowerment Hub Rwanda, invites young people to join an exciting and hands-on digital skills training program!
This program is designed to help youth gain essential tech skills, digital creativity, online safety, and entrepreneurship knowledge.
Importance of creating folders and labels for categorizing emails.
Strategies to prioritize emails based on urgency and importance.
Use of filters to automatically sort incoming emails into relevant folders.
Cloud storage refers to a service that allows users to store and manage digital data, such as files, documents, photos, videos, and more, on remote servers accessed via the internet.
Basic concepts of digital literacy
Importance of digital skills in modern life
Navigating digital devices and interfaces
Browsing the web
Using search engines effectively
Understanding URLs and web addresses
Creating and managing email accounts
Writing effective emails
Understanding email etiquette
Recognizing and avoiding phishing scams
Using strong passwords
Understanding the importance of software updates
Navigating popular social media platforms
Privacy settings and online safety
Recognizing fake news and misinformation
File management and organization
Using word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
Introduction to spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)
Video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
Instant messaging apps (e.g., WhatsApp, Slack)
Virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365)
Understanding data collection and tracking
Managing privacy settings on devices and online accounts
Protecting personal information online
Responsible online behavior and etiquette
Addressing cyberbullying and online harassment
Copyright and fair use in the digital age
Using online learning platforms (e.g., Coursera, Udemy)
Accessing educational resources and tutorials
Developing a growth mindset for continuous learning
Introduction to graphic design tools (e.g., Canva)
Creating simple visuals and graphics
Understanding copyright implications of multimedia content
Basic programming concepts
Introduction to coding languages (e.g., Scratch, Python)
Developing problem-solving skills through coding
Managing online banking and financial accounts
Budgeting and tracking expenses using digital tools
Avoiding online financial scams
Balancing screen time and physical activity
Mental health considerations in the digital era
Using health-related apps and resources
Analyzing examples of good and poor digital presentations
Hands-on practice with creating slides and adding multimedia
Group discussions on best practices for engaging virtual audiences.