• Digital Literacy and Generative AI 

Explored the basics of digital literacy and got an intro to Generative AI, understanding their roles in today's tech. 

• Computer Components

Gained hands on experience with computer hardware, like finding components and understanding how they work, helping my understanding of computer structure and function. 

• File Management (OneDrive)

Used OneDrive for efficient file management, especially its feature to create custom shareable links, which I now actively use to put together and share course material. This has led to the creation of a dedicated course folder for better organization. 

• The Internet and Digital Footprint

 Learned about the internet and the ease with information can be found easily, along with learning into managing my digital footprint. 

UNIT 1 – Digital Literacy and the Internet 

7 Competencies of Digital Literacy 

Skills for searching, evaluating information, creating content, communicating, and using technology responsibly. 

Source: Common Sense Education 

Search Query 

Words or phrases entered into a search engine. 

Source: Google Search Help 

Natural Language Query 

A search written in normal spoken language. 

Source: Google AI 

Spider (Web) 

A program that scans website content for search engines. 

Source: Mozilla Developer Network 

Digital Footprint 

The trail of data left by online activity. 

Source: Common Sense Media 

5 Basic Computer Components 

Input, Output, Processor, Memory, and Storage. 

Source: Computer Science Resources 

File 

A collection of data stored on a computer. 

Source: Microsoft Support 

File Extension 

A file type such as .docx or .jpg. 

Source: Microsoft Support 

Zip File 

A compressed file that reduces size and groups files. 

Source: WinZip Documentation 

SaaS 

Software as a Service. Software accessed online through a subscription. 

Source: IBM Cloud 

Digital Bubble 

A personalized online environment. 

Source: Pew Research 

Generative AI 

AI that creates text, images, or other content. 

Source: OpenAI / IBM 

Prompt (AI) 

The input given to an AI to generate a response. 

Source: OpenAI Documentation 

Internet vs WWW 

The Internet is a global network. The World Wide Web is a service that uses it to access web pages. 

Source: W3C 

Browser 

Software used to access websites. 

Source: Mozilla 

URL 

The address used to access a resource online. 

Source: MDN Web Docs