Unit 1

Overview

Digital literacy is a focus of this entire class. Students are introduced to the concept of digital literacy in Unit 1, and we spend time laying a foundation that will be built upon throughout the semester.

Sampling of Activities

Digital Footprint Observations
Hardware and Networking SIMpath
Inside Your Computer (Discussion)
Digital Class Notes Creation
AI SIMBook
Pick Your Digital Literacy Adventure!
Internet Browser SIMpath
The Web and The Cloud SIMpath

Major Topics

Digital Literacy
Hardware and Networking
The Web and The Cloud

Terms/Concepts

What are the 7 Competencies of Digital Literacy?
Search Query
Natural Language Query
Spider (as related to the World Wide Web)
Digital Footprint
What are the 5 basic computer components?
What is a file as it relates to computers?
File Extension
Zip File
Saas
Digital Bubble
Generative AI
Prompt (as related to AI)
What is the difference between the Internet and the WWW?
Browser
URL

We study Virginia tech's Digital Literacy Module: https://lib.vt.edu/research-teaching/digital-literacy.html

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