Microsoft Digital Literacy – Access Information Online (Using Windows 10 & Office 2016)

Course Specifications

Course Number: MSDIGLIT-002_rev1.0

Course Length: 48 minutes

Course Description

In this learning path, you will become familiar with the concept of the internet and how to access it. You will also be introduced to the World Wide Web and how to access it using a web browser. In addition to that, search engines will be covered, including how to use them effectively and how to evaluate the results.

Course Content

Module 1 – Get Connected

Course Length: 14 minutes | 6 units

In this module, you will learn more about the Internet and how to connect to the Internet. The Internet makes many things possible for us, from communication to learning, to entertainment. We'll learn more about what the Internet is and how to connect to it in this lesson.

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Describe common uses of the Internet.
• Describe the Internet.
• Describe methods for connecting to the Internet.
• Connect a Windows 10 device to the Internet using Wi-Fi.

Module 2 – Browse the Web

Course Length: 15 minutes | 6 units

In this module, you will learn about the World Wide Web, how to explore the web using a web browser and how to complete some online transactions safely. One of the most popular uses of the Internet is the World Wide Web, also referred to as the web. Many people use the terms Internet and web to refer to the same thing, but they are different from one another. In this lesson, you'll learn how to browse the web to access information online.

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Describe the World Wide Web and how it differs from the Internet.
• Describe the function of a web browser.
• Access digital content on the web using a browser.
• Navigate between webpages using a web browser.
• Safely complete basic online transactions.

Module 3 – Search the Web

Course Length: 19 minutes | 7 units

In this module, we will cover the basics of searching the web using web search engines and web browsers. The web is made up of a massive collection of information across over a billion websites. That's a lot of information to work with! You will often need to find information online without knowing the website or URL. Search engines solve this problem and allow you to search through large collections of content to find what you are looking for. This lesson will cover the basics of searching the web using web search engines and web browsers.

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Describe the use of search engines.
• Conduct a simple keyword search using a search engine.
• Configure a browser to use a specific search engine.
• Compare search results returned by a search engine.
• Describe ways to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of online content.
• Describe ways to critically evaluate media messages.