What is Digital Literacy and Guidance?

​Digital

Literacy

& Guidance​

Read the student ICT agreement in your journals to each other in pairs

Open Ended

Type one thing you learned about the computer protocols in Holy Family here

In Holy Family, we have certain protocols for using the computer room safely

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Take a minute to think about the things you should and shouldn't do in the computer room.

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Open Ended

What kind of things SHOULD we do when we're in the computer room? (type all your answers before you enter them)

Open Ended

What kind of things should we NOT do when we're in the computer room? (type all your answers before you enter them)

​What is Digital Literacy?

Multiple Choice

First, let's look at LITERACY. What does it mean if you're 'illiterate'?

• You can't swim

• You can't read

• You can't dance

• You can't draw

The definition of 'literacy' is the ability to read and write.

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Obviously​ I'm not here to teach you how to read and write though!

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Open Ended

What do you think 'DIGITAL literacy' is?

​Well done!

The definition of 'DIGITAL literacy' is

having the skills you need to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices.

Poll

What digital skills do you already have? (you can choose more than one)

• I can type

• I can use google to find an accurate answer to a question

• I can make a powerpoint

• I can send an email

Take 5 minutes to brainstorm

In the next slide you will be asked to mention a digital skill that you would like to learn, or improve upon.

Take some time to think/research.​

Open Ended

Are there any digital skills that you would like to learn or improve upon?

​This one's difficult!

This class is called "Digital Literacy AND Guidance"

In the next slide, you will be asked to put the definition of guidance into your own words.

Open Ended

Can you put this definition into your own words: "Guidance is a means of helping individuals to understand and use wisely the educational, vocational and personal opportunities they have and as a form of systematic assistance whereby students are aided in achieving satisfactory adjustment to school and in life."

Poll

In this class we will use Microsoft Teams often. Have you ever used Teams before?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

You can use Teams to contact your teachers. What is the best time to send a message to your teacher?

• Before 8am

• directly before or after school

• After 5pm

Open Ended

You are emailing your English teacher to ask when your homework is due. Write that email.

In your email, did you:

address your teacher? (Good afternoon Mr. Kay)

In your email, did you:

address your teacher? (Good afternoon Mr. Kay)
use polite language? (please/thank you etc)

In your email, did you:

address your teacher? (Good afternoon Mr. Kay)
use polite language? (please/thank you etc)
sign off with your name?

​Great! Some options for addressing your teacher are:

Dear Ms. Flynn...

Good morning Ms. Lloyd...

Good afternoon Mr. Ó Muirgheasa...​

Especially because you will more than likely be messaging to ask your teacher for something!​

It is important to be polite and respectful

​Finally, when you get your login

Please keep the password somewhere safe, yet accessible.

You will need it in every DLG lesson.​

Office 365 apps

You will mainly be using these apps.

Time to test your knowledge

The following slides are quiz questions which focus on shortcuts and Office 365 apps.

Multiple Choice

What does Ctrl + Z do?

• Copy

• Paste

• Cut

• Undo

Multiple Choice

What does Ctrl + C do?

• Copy

• Paste

• Cut

• Undo

Multiple Choice

What does Ctrl + X do?

• Copy

• Paste

• Cut

• Undo

Multiple Choice

What does Ctrl + V do?

• Copy

• Paste

• Cut

• Undo

Multiple Choice

Name this app

• Word

• PowerPoint

• Teams

• Outlook

Multiple Choice

Name this app

• Word

• PowerPoint

• Teams

• Outlook

Multiple Choice

Name this app

• Word

• PowerPoint

• Teams

• Outlook

Multiple Choice

Name this app

• Word

• PowerPoint

• Teams

• Outlook

Multiple Choice

What app will you use to EMAIL your teachers?

• Teams

• Outlook

• Word

• PowerPoint

Multiple Choice

Where will you find assignments and notes from your teachers?

• Teams

• Outlook

• Word

• PowerPoint

Multiple Choice

What will you use to make presentations?

• Teams

• Outlook

• Word

• PowerPoint

Well done!

You should have a better idea of what will be involved in the Digital Literacy and Guidance classroom this year.

Before we finish, one more question.
Are there any apps/sites/tools that you have used in the past that you found helpful or enjoyable? [type on the next slide]

Open Ended

Please list any sites/tools/apps/online resources that you found helpful or enjoyable for your education.