TestOut Digital Literacy Pro
Course Outline (v1.0)
Course Specifications
Video Lessons: 50
Demonstrations: 100
Hands-On Labs: 102
Text Lessons: 104
Learning Activities: 28
Section Exams: 89
Tentative Outline (03/10/2022)
1.0
Course Overview
1.1 Chapter Overview
1.2 Living in the Digital World
1.2.1 Digital Literacy and Citizenship Overview
1.2.2 How Technology Influences Career Choice
1.3 Computer Technology Overview
1.3.1 Computer Overview
1.3.2 Computer Network Overview
1.3.3 The Future of Computer Technologies
1.3.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
2.0
Keyboarding
2.1 Chapter Overview
2.2 Keyboarding Skills
2.2.1 Computer Keyboard and Typing Ergonomics
2.2.2 Finger Placement
2.2.3 Keyboarding Practice Tips
2.3 Letter Practice
2.3.1 Home Row Letters
2.3.2 Top Row Letters
2.3.3 Bottom Row Letters
2.3.4 Numbers
2.3.5 Left Ring and Pinky Finger
2.3.6 Right Ring and Pinky Finger
2.3.7 Shift Keys
2.3.8 Random Letters
2.4 Word Practice
2.4.1 Common Words
2.4.2 Longer Words
2.4.3 Mixed Case
2.5 Sentence Practice
2.5.1 Easy Sentences
2.5.2 Intermediate Sentences
2.5.3 Complex Sentences
3.0
Hardware
3.1 Chapter Overview
3.2 Hardware Chapter Overview
3.2.1 What is Computer Hardware?
3.2.2 Input/Output/Storage/Process
3.2.3 Bits/Nibbles/Bytes/Bus
3.2.4 Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal Numbers
3.2.5 Metric Prefixes
3.2.6 Best Practices Handling Components
3.2.7 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
3.2.8 Explore the Lab Interface
3.3 Peripheral and External Devices
3.3.1 Peripheral and External Devices Overview
3.3.2 Common Peripheral Devices
3.3.3 Printing Devices
3.3.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
3.3.5 Connect Peripheral Devices
3.4 Motherboard
3.4.1 Motherboard Overview
3.4.2 Motherboards From Different Computers
3.4.3 Motherboard Ports and Connectors
3.4.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
3.4.5 Select a Motherboard
3.5 Internal Components
3.5.1 Internal Components Overview
3.5.2 CPU/Microprocessor
3.5.3 Short Term Memory
3.5.4 Long Term Storage
3.5.5 GPU
3.5.6 Monitors and Touchscreens
3.5.7 Sound
3.5.8 Power and Cooling
3.5.9 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
3.5.10 Install a CPU
3.5.11 Install RAM
3.5.12 Install SATA Hard Drives
3.5.13 Install a DVD Drive
3.5.14 Upgrade Video Card
3.5.15 Configure Dual Monitors
3.5.16 Upgrade Sound
3.5.17 Install a Power Supply
3.5.18 Build Computer Capstone
4.0
Operating System and File System
4.1 Chapter Overview
4.2 Operating Systems
4.2.1 What Is an Operating System?
4.2.2 Common Operating Systems Features
4.2.3 Boot Process
4.2.4 Windows OS Overview
4.2.5 macOS Overview
4.2.6 Linux OS Overview
4.2.7 Chrome OS Overview
4.2.8 Updating an OS
4.2.9 Run/Close and Install/Uninstall Applications
4.2.10 Update Drivers
4.2.11 Change Display Settings
4.2.12 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
4.2.13 Explore Windows10 UI GUI
4.2.14 Explore Linux UI
4.2.15 Windows Update
4.2.16 Update Driver
4.2.17 Install, Run, Close, Uninstall Application
4.3 File Systems
4.3.1 File and Directory System Overview
4.3.2 Managing and Editing Files and Folders
4.3.3 Compressed Files
4.3.4 Open a File From External Memory
4.3.5 File Backup
4.3.6 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
4.3.7 Use Windows File System/GUI
4.3.8 Use Windows File System/CLI
4.3.9 Use Linux File System/GUI
4.3.10 Use Linux File System/CLI
4.3.11 Move Files From an External Drive
5.0
Application Software
5.1 Chapter Overview
5.2 Application Software
5.2.1 Apps on Different Computer Devices
5.2.2 Common Types of Applications
5.2.3 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
5.3 Human-Computer Interaction
5.3.1 User Interfaces and Interactions
5.3.2 Common UI Elements
5.3.3 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
5.4 Common Application Functionality
5.4.1 Creating, Opening and Closing Files
5.4.2 Printing and Saving Files
5.4.3 Undo, Redo, Copy, Cut, Paste
5.4.4 Spelling and Grammar Check
5.4.5 Practice Creating, Opening, Closing Files
5.4.6 Practice Creating a File From a Template
5.4.7 Practice Printing and Saving Files
5.4.8 Practice Undoing, Redoing, Copying, Cutting, Pasting
5.4.9 Use Spelling and Grammar Check
6.0
Word Processing
6.1 Chapter Overview
6.2 Word Processing Software
6.2.1 Digital Documents
6.2.2 Common Word Processing Tools
6.3 Fonts
6.3.1 Type and Common Formatting
6.3.2 Additional Font Modifications
6.3.3 Modify Fonts
6.4 Formatting
6.4.1 Margins, Tabs, Indentation
6.4.2 Alignment, Line Spacing, Orientation
6.4.3 Lists
6.4.4 Adjust Margins, Tabs, Indentation
6.4.5 Change Alignment, Line Spacing, Orientation
6.4.6 Create Lists and Clear Formatting
6.5 Tables
6.5.1 Table Overview
6.5.2 Columns and Rows
6.5.3 Cells, Borders and Colors
6.5.4 Create, Modify, Delete a Table
6.5.5 Customize a Table
6.6 Images
6.6.1 Inserting and Resizing Images
6.6.2 Wrapping Text Around Images
6.6.3 Work With Images
7.0
Spreadsheets
7.1 Chapter Overview
7.2 Spreadsheet Software
7.2.1 Spreadsheet Overview
7.2.2 Common Spreadsheet Tools
7.3 Spreadsheet Structure and Terminology
7.3.1 Workbook, Worksheet, Tab, Cell
7.3.2 Cell Selection and Navigation
7.3.3 Explore Worksheet Navigation
7.4 Data Entry
7.4.1 Fonts, Font Color, Cell Colors
7.4.2 Number Formats
7.4.3 Cell Selection, Sorting and Filters
7.4.4 Enter Data Using Different Types
7.5 Formulas and Functions
7.5.1 Formula and Cell Reference
7.5.2 Arithmetic Operators
7.5.3 Function Overview and Common Functions
7.5.4 Formula Fill and Other Fill Options
7.5.5 Use Formulas
7.5.6 Use Fill Options
7.6 Charts and Tables
7.6.1 Charts and Tables Overview
7.6.2 Inserting and Deleting a Simple Table
7.6.3 Inserting and Deleting a Simple Chart
7.6.4 Create a Table
7.6.5 Create a Chart
8.0
Presentation
8.1 Chapter Overview
8.2 Presentation Software
8.2.1 Presentation Overview
8.2.2 Common Presentation Tools
8.3 Slides
8.3.1 Creating, Moving, Removing, Entering Text
8.3.2 Create, Move, Remove, Enter Text for Slides
8.4 Lists, Tables and Images
8.4.1 Working With a Table
8.4.2 Working With a List
8.4.3 Working With an Image
8.4.4 Insert a Table
8.4.5 Insert a List
8.4.6 Insert an Image
8.5 Animations
8.5.1 Slide Transitions
8.5.2 Object Animations
8.5.3 Create, Modify and Remove Transitions
8.5.4 Create, Modify and Remove Animations
8.6 Presenting
8.6.1 Launching and Presenting a SlideShow
8.6.2 Presentation Tips
8.6.3 Run a Slideshow
9.0
Other Common Applications
9.1 Chapter Overview
9.2 Common Applications
9.2.1 Productivity Software
9.2.2 Business Software
9.2.3 Education Software
9.2.4 Communication Software
9.2.5 Entertainment Software
9.2.6 Digital Media Software
9.3 Email Software
9.3.1 Email Overview, Interface and Navigation
9.3.2 Creating an Email
9.3.3 Responding to Messages
9.3.4 Spam/Junk Email, Deleting Emails
9.3.5 Create and Send Messages
9.3.6 Reply to Messages
9.3.7 Process Images in Inbox
9.4 Calendaring Software
9.4.1 Digital Calendar Overview
9.4.2 Creating an Event/Recurring Event
9.4.3 Sharing, Modifying, Deleting an Event
9.4.4 Create, Share, Modify, Delete an Event
9.5 Database Software
9.5.1 Database Overview
9.5.2 Database Basics
9.5.3 Inserting and Modifying Data
9.5.4 Query Basics
9.5.5 Insert, Modify and Remove Data
9.5.6 Create a Simple Query
9.6 Digital Media Software
9.6.1 Digital Media Software Overview
9.6.2 Graphic and Photo Editing Software
9.6.3 Audio and Video Editing Software
9.6.4 Motion Graphics Software
9.6.5 3D Graphics and Animation Software
10.0
Network, Cloud and Online Collaboration
10.1 Chapter Overview
10.2 Computer Networks
10.2.1 Computer Communication Processes Overview
10.2.2 Wired vs Wireless Communication
10.2.3 Network Types
10.2.4 Network Topology
10.2.5 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
10.3 Networking Devices and Cables
10.3.1 Network Devices
10.3.2 Network Cards and Cables
10.3.3 Set an IP Address
10.3.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
10.3.5 Install a NIC
10.3.6 Create a Simple Wired Network
10.3.7 Configure a Simple Switch Network
10.3.8 Configure a Simple Switch Router
10.3.9 Configure a Basic Wireless Network
10.3.10 Connect to a Wireless Network
10.4 Networking Protocols
10.4.1 Networking Protocols Overview
10.4.2 Common Networking Protocols
10.4.3 OSI Models
10.4.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
10.5 Cloud
10.5.1 Cloud Computing Overview
10.5.2 Cloud Technology Examples
10.5.3 Web Apps
10.5.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
10.6 Online Communication and Collaboration
10.6.1 Principles of Effective Communication
10.6.2 Global Collaboration
10.6.3 Synchronous vs Asynchronous Communication
10.6.4 File Sharing
10.6.5 Collaborative Content Creation
10.6.6 Work Review
10.6.7 Team and Task Management
10.6.8 Learning Activity: Writing Emails and Messages
10.6.9 Share a File Using OneDrive
11.0
Internet, Social Media and IoT
11.1 Chapter Overview
11.2 The Internet
11.2.1 Websites and Web Servers
11.2.2 IP Addresses, URLs and DNS
11.2.3 Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Internet Speed and Bandwidth
11.2.4 Common Internet Browsers
11.2.5 Browser Basics
11.2.6 Browser Cache and History
11.2.7 Browser Extensions and Plugins
11.2.8 Clear Browser Cache
11.2.9 Manage Bookmarks and Browser History
11.3 Online Search
11.3.1 Internet Search Overview
11.3.2 Search Engines
11.3.3 How to Evaluate Search Results
11.3.4 Search Operators/Advanced Search
11.3.5 Image Search Tools and Downloading Images
11.3.6 Citations and References
11.3.7 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
11.3.8 Evaluate Search Results
11.3.9 Conduct Advanced Search
11.3.10 Conduct Image Search
11.4 Social Media
11.4.1 Social Media Overview
11.4.2 Social Networking Sites
11.4.3 User Review Sites
11.4.4 Content Sharing Sites
11.4.5 User Communities and Forums Sites
11.4.6 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
11.5 Internet of Things (IoT)
11.5.1 IoT Overview
11.5.2 Popular IoT Devices
11.5.3 IoT Device Examples
12.0
Mobile Technology
12.1 Chapter Overview
12.2 Mobile Operating Systems
12.2.1 Mobile Devices Overview
12.2.2 Smartphones, Tablets and Wearables
12.2.3 Common UI and Settings
12.2.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
12.2.5 Explore iPad UI and Common Settings
12.3 Mobile Apps
12.3.1 Mobile Apps Overview
12.3.2 How to Install/Uninstall Mobile Apps
12.3.3 Use iPad App Store
12.3.4 Configure iPad Settings for Apps
12.4 Mobile Connection Types
12.4.1 Wi-Fi
12.4.2 Cellular Network
12.4.3 Bluetooth
12.4.4 Hotspots
12.4.5 Airplane Mode
12.4.6 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
12.4.7 Connect to Wi-Fi
12.4.8 Connect to a Cellular Network
12.4.9 Use iPad Bluetooth
12.5 Basic Security Settings
12.5.1 Privacy Settings
12.5.2 Touch ID, Passcode and Auto-Lock
12.5.3 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
12.5.4 Configure iPad Settings for Apps
13.0
Digital Citizenship
13.1 Chapter Overview
13.2 Be Competent
13.2.1 Why We Need to Be Competent in Technology
13.2.2 What Technology Competence Do We Need to Develop?
13.2.3 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
13.3 Be Aware
13.3.1 Dangers of Digital Worlds
13.3.2 Why We Need to Be Careful About Personal Data and Digital Footprints
13.3.3 Fake News and How to Evaluate Misinformation
13.3.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
13.4 Be Responsible
13.4.1 Why Do We Need to Be Responsible for What We Do and Say Online?
13.4.2 Digital Etiquette (Netiquette)
13.4.3 Examples of Irresponsible Digital Behavior
13.4.4 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
13.5 Be Ethical
13.5.1 Empathy and Ethics
13.5.2 Digital Wellness
13.5.3 Digital Rights (Trademark, Copyrights, Permissions, Attribution and Fair Use)
13.5.4 Plagiarism
13.5.5 Cyberbullying
13.5.6 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
13.6 Be Part
13.6.1 Different Online Communities
13.6.2 Principles of Great Community Participation
13.6.3 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
13.7 Be Safe
13.7.1 Online Safety and Security Overview
13.7.2 When Using Email and Text
13.7.3 When Using Social Media
13.7.4 When Visiting Websites, Downloading Files, or Joining Public Networks
13.7.5 When Making Online Purchases
13.7.6 When Using IoT Devices
13.7.7 Learning Activity: Cybersecurity Scary Stories
13.7.8 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
13.7.9 Configure Social Media Privacy Settings
13.7.10 Evaluate Email Phishing
13.7.11 Evaluate iMessage Smishing
14.0
Programming Fundamentals
14.1 Chapter Overview
14.2 Programming Overview
14.2.1 Introduction to Programming
14.2.2 Programming Terminology
14.2.3 Programming Languages
14.2.4 Programming Language Facts
14.2.5 Programming in a Digital World
14.3 Computational Thinking
14.3.1 Abstraction, Problem Solving and Algorithmic Thinking
14.3.2 Developing a Set of Instructions That a Computer Can Understand and Execute
14.3.3 Working With Pseudocode
14.3.4 Selecting Tools
14.3.5 Debugging
14.3.6 Finding and Fixing Bugs
14.3.7 Coding Overview
14.3.8 JavaScript Overview
14.3.9 Using the JavaScript Code Visualizer
14.3.10 Working With your First Program
14.4 Data Operators
14.4.1 Constants, Variables and Data Types
14.4.2 Data Types
14.4.3 Order of Operations
14.4.4 Arithmetic Operators
14.4.5 Data Operator Facts
14.4.6 Using Data Operators
14.4.7 Input-Process-Output Model
14.5 Functions
14.5.1 Modular Programming
14.5.2 Hierarchy or Structure Chart
14.5.3 Functions
14.5.4 Function Facts
14.5.5 Working With Functions
14.5.6 String Functions and Formatting
14.5.7 Working With String Functions and Formatting
14.6 Conditions
14.6.1 Structured Programming
14.6.2 IF Then Else
14.6.3 Using IF Then Else
14.6.4 Code Blocks
14.6.5 Relational Operators
14.6.6 Assignment vs Equality
14.6.7 Logical Operators
14.6.8 Working With Conditions and Operators
14.7 Loops
14.7.1 Iteration Control Structures
14.7.2 While Loop
14.7.3 Do While Loop
14.7.4 Working With While Loops
14.7.5 Flag Concept
14.7.6 For Loops
14.7.7 Using For Loops
14.7.8 Branching Statements
14.7.9 Increment and Decrement Operators
14.7.10 Using Branching Statements
14.8 Arrays
14.8.1 Arrays and Lists
14.8.2 Index Notation
14.8.3 Working With Arrays and Lists
14.8.4 Displaying Array Members
14.8.5 Arrays and Functions
14.8.6 Working With Arrays and Functions
15.0
Career Pathways
15.1 Chapter Overview
15.2 IT/IS Careers
15.2.1 Overview
15.2.2 IT Support Technician
15.2.3 Network Administrator
15.2.4 System Administrator
15.3 Programming Careers
15.3.1 Overview
15.3.2 Software Engineers
15.3.3 Web Developer
15.3.4 QA Engineers
15.4 Engineering Careers
15.4.1 Overview
15.4.2 Mechanical Engineer
15.4.3 Electrical Engineer
15.4.4 Chemical Engineer
15.5 Data Careers
15.5.1 Overview
15.5.2 Database Administrator
15.5.3 Data Analysts
15.5.4 Data Engineers
15.6 Digital Media Careers
15.6.1 Overview
15.6.2 Graphic Designer
15.6.3 Photographer and Videographer
15.6.4 Animators
15.7 Cybersecurity Careers
15.7.1 Overview
15.7.2 Cybersecurity Analyst
15.7.3 Cybersecurity Engineer
15.7.4 Pentester
15.8 Career Preparation
15.8.1 Career Goal-Setting and Preparation
15.8.2 Gaining Education and Experience
15.8.3 Networking
15.8.4 Resume Writing
15.8.5 Interviewing Skills
15.8.6 Learning Activity: Resume Writing
15.8.7 Learning Activity: Knowledge Review
