About this course

Structure of the course

5 Day Training in Digital Literacy

Purpose of the training

• To give the knowledge and skills needed by participants entering the Digital Literacy space.
• To empower participants with this knowledge to comfortably and confidently operate in the Digital Literacy environment SA.
• To respond to the challenges of the economic environment.

The rationale of the course

• Digital Literacy is an important skill in any business today; therefore the course is designed to meet the needs of participants in all sectors.
• The course aims to develop informed and skilled participants that can apply the acquired skills in any industry.
• The acquired skills contribute to improved productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

Outcomes of the course

• The Internet
• Cloud Storage
• Social Media & Blogging
• Mail & Messaging
• Digital Awareness: Information Ethics

Day 1 – The Internet

Accessing the Internet

• Explain the concepts and terms of the Internet.
• Use a browser to display websites
• Navigate the Internet.
• Use a Search Engine.
• Search for information on the Internet
• Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use.

Day 1 – Cloud Storage

Access and Use Internet Applications

• Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates various internet applications.
• Describe the latest internet applications, including web-based email, instant messaging and Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
• Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use.

Day 2 – Digital Awareness

Information Ethics

• Digital Citizenship, Cyber Security, Cyber Safety & Cyber Crime
• Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use.
• Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use.
• Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Electronic Messaging Use.

Day 3 – Mail & Messaging

Instant Messaging & Electronic Mail

• Explain the concepts and terms of electronic messaging.
• Create and send E-mail messages.
• Create and send instant messages.
• Receive and respond to e-mails.
• Receive and respond to instant messages.
• Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Instant Messaging Use.

Day 3 – Social Media & Blogging

Access and Use Internet Applications

• Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates various internet applications.
• Describe the latest internet applications, including web-based email, instant messaging and Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
• Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use

Day 4 – The Internet | Branding

Online Personal Branding

• Personal Branding
• Managing your online brand Presenting yourself for work/business

Day 5 – Recap

• Complete outstanding tasks for each module
• Finalize all tasks
• File management of tasks
• Prepare learner evidence efficiently