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Computer Literacy
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How have you used computers and technology in your life?
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Course Introduction
The Intro to Computing I course will guide you through many different online applications and how they work. You will gain skills and knowledge in digital citizenship, along with safe and responsible practices in online computing and social media environments.
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Cloud Applications
You will be exposed to dozens of cloud applications (and types of applications) along with the techniques that are needed to use them wisely and efficiently.
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Google Apps, sharable note-taking, social networks, blogging, and podcasting tools, searching and reference apps, presentation apps, infographics with timelines and storyboarding, digital collaboration and sharing, sharing video and audio, and maintaining safety while using the apps.
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Course Goal
The goal of the course is to teach you about different tools that you can use to complete coursework or interact with others from around the world. Throughout the course, you will learn new web apps and reflect on their features and potential uses within the context of Digital Citizenship.
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In a few words, how would you define computing literacy?
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Computing literacy is the basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and the internet. It is important for 9th grade students to have a basic understanding of computing to be successful in school. Having a basic understanding of computing can help students stay safe online and help them understand how to use technology in their everyday lives.
Understanding Computing Literacy
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Lesson 1 Objectives
Recognize changes in the internet from its creation to the present. Explain the importance of Digital Citizenship in terms of digital access.
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Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship is the responsible and respectful use of technology to engage online, find reliable sources, and protect and promote human rights. It teaches skills to communicate, collaborate, and act positively on any online platform.
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What is your opinion about the importance of computing literacy for 9th graders?
- It is essential for 9th graders to have a strong understanding of computing literacy in order to be successful in the future.
- Computing literacy is important, but not necessarily essential for 9th graders.
- Computing literacy is not important and 9th graders should focus on other subjects.
12. Open question
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What are the benefits of becoming computer literate?
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What challenges have you faced while using technology?
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Internet
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The Internet
The internet can be defined as “the global system of an interconnected mainframe, personal, and wireless computer networks”. In other words, it is computers connected to each other making up small local networks. These local networks are then connected to other local networks that connect globally. All of these connections create the internet.
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17. Poll
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How long ago did the Internet begin?
- Around 20 years ago
- Around 30 years ago
- Over 50 years ago
- Under 5 years ago
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History of the internet facts
Tim Berners-Lee invented the concept of the world wide web, where information would be available anywhere for anyone with an Internet connection. Mosaic the first widely popular browser was Mosaic, which influenced all browsers after it and the first browser with a graphical interface.
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What was the original use of the Internet (prior to Arpanet)?
- Scientists and researchers used it to communicate.
- Sending email to each other.
- Social media
- Memes
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Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship is defined as "...the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use," (Digitalcitizenship.net, 2016.) Digital Citizenship means you become educated about technology, how to use it responsibly, appropriately, safely, and meaningfully.
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There are 9 elements to digital citizenship. digital access digital etiquette digital commerce digital rights and responsibilities digital literacy digital law digital communication digital health and wellness digital security
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Digital Access
“Technology users need to be aware that not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to technology. Working toward equal digital rights and supporting electronic access is the starting point of Digital Citizenship.
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A teacher tells their students to go home and record a science experiment and report back. Lisa goes home and uses her cell phone to record the science experiment; she also uses her home internet access to look up potential ideas for problems that arise.
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Jeff goes home and realizes he has questions. Since they don't have internet access, he can wait until the morning and go to the library to access the computer and internet there, or he can do his best.
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How might access to technology affect Jeff's and Lisa's grades in school and their learning?
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Jeff decides to just do his best without the internet. He also did not have a cell phone or video camera, so he asked a friend to come over and record; this meant he only had one take since they only had a few minutes to spare in between errands.
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Grade 9
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The Digital Divide
The Digital Divide is the inequality between groups to access knowledge and use of information and communication technologies.
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