Digital Literacy
Eric Pelletier
aaral.litt@gmail.com
 

The vision proposed in relation to digital literacy would move away from traditional methods to make training in computer science and related fields more "mobile" for the direction of the SCAA, the CALNet, and CET. It would make the computer training and related fields more "mobile" for the SCAA Branch, Community Adult Learning and Workplace Essential Skills.

This plan seeks to support this vision and promote digital skills which New Brunswickers need to have access to digital technology, and use and understand, to participate fully in an increasingly increasingly digital.

Three principles underpin the action plan: 1) adult learners have free access to basic training in digital literacy to improve their skills, 2) a model of mobile services will achieve a greater number of learners, 3) partnerships facilitate the links between digital literacy and other literacies that are necessary in today's society (eg. workplace essential skills, basic financial literacy, access to Information).

What is digital literacy program

This is a program that was established to assist and improve the computer skills of adult learners. This helps to achieve certain goals that will then deal with life situations of everyday related to computing.

Courses in the program

  1. Computer Basics
  2. The Internet and the World Wide Web
  3. Productivity Programs
  4. Computer Security and Privacy
  5. Digital LIfestyles
  6. Creating an Internet Email Account
  7. Finding and Evaluating Resources on the Web

Computer Basics

Computing is an important part of everyday life in the twenty-first century. From music and photos to banking and communicating, computers have changed the way we work and live. This course introduces the learner to the fundamentals of computing, explains the components of a computer, explores operating system basics, and shows the learner how to use a mouse and keyboard.

The Internet and the World Wide Web

The Internet can connect the learner to people, information, and resources around the world. This course shows the learner how to connect to the Internet, browse Web pages, navigate Web sites, use search engines, and exchange e-mail with others..

Computer Security and Privacy

It's easy to use a computer safely and responsibly if the learner knows how. This course will help the learner gain confidence in computing by explaining the risks and threats to computer security and privacy so that they can understand and prevent them.

Productivity Programs

There are hundreds of software applications available today. This course explores the most common productivity software applications used in business, in education, and at home. The course teaches the learner how to select the right software for their project. The learner will become skilled at the fundamentals of world processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and database.

Digital Lifestyles

From cell phones to MP3 players to digital cameras, computers are changing our everyday lives. This course introduces the learner to new digital technologies, including digital audio, digital video, and digital photography. It explores how these and other computing technologies are creating new career opportunities and shaping the world we live in..

Creating an Internet Email Account

With the advent of Internet, the face of communication has changed drastically. Now, the learner can send email messages with music and pictures to people who may be located anywhere in the world. These messages can reach them in just a few seconds. However to send and receive email message, the learner needs to create an Internet email account. This course explains the benefits of an email account and demonstrates how to create an Internet email account..

Finding and Evaluating Resources on the Web

This course describes how a search engine works and demonstrates way in which it helps the learner to find varied resources on the Web. The course also provides guidelines for determining whether the resources the learner finds are reliable and for ensuring ethical use of the resources.