Technology Toolkit by https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3 This is an interactive board designed to teach you why digital literacy is important and how you can develop basic technology skills. en-us 2019-04-14 23:32:22 UTC 2023-01-20 13:28:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Color Code Map hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351521617 Click the image. The map will tell you how this board works.

To listen to the audio format, click here]]> 2019-04-14 23:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351521617 Digital Literacy Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351521979 To open in a new tab, click here

This video was created by MediaSmarts.]]> 2019-04-14 23:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351521979 Eastern Monroe Public Library (EMPL) hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351522076 To get started, click here

To listen to the audio format, click here]]> 2019-04-14 23:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351522076 Reasons why digital literacy is important hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351730870 Click the image below.

To listen to the audio format, click here]]> 2019-04-15 16:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351730870 Part 5: Learning about the Computer hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351807137 You know how to use the mouse and the keyboard. Now it's time to learn the computer.]]> 2019-04-15 20:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351807137 Drag and Drop Game hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351945353 Practice dragging and dropping with your mouse. Click the picture to play. 

This game was created by Code Studio. ]]> 2019-04-16 12:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351945353 Move the Mouse Game hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351945433 Vector is a tiny spider. Move him across the screen and have his caterpillar friend follow. Click the picture to play. Not available on Ipad.

This game was created by VectorPark]]> 2019-04-16 12:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351945433 Precision Game hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351945748 Drag your mouse and try to create an even amount of circles. To play, click here

This game was created by Vadim Ogievetsky]]> 2019-04-16 12:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351945748 Beginner Friendly Lessons hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351946168 Take lessons in whichever order you prefer. Lessons contain text explanation and visuals. For full interaction, a keyboard is required. Click the image to get started.

Created by Peter's Online Learning Courses]]> 2019-04-16 12:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351946168 How to position your hand on a mouse hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351947245 Click the image.]]> 2019-04-16 12:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351947245 Keyboard Shortcuts hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351951708 These can make common tasks quicker to complete. Also--it's a fun way to impress your friends and family with what you know! 

This was created by an EMPL library employee, used with permission.  ]]> 2019-04-16 13:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351951708 Part 6: Learning about software hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351954531 Look how far you've come! Let's keep building those skills. This module also talks about the desktop because we often interact with software that is represented by icons (pictures) on the desktop.]]> 2019-04-16 13:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/351954531 Why do I have to use a mouse? hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352100507 Click the image.

To listen to the audio format, click here]]> 2019-04-16 19:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352100507 What's a computer? hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352598399 Click the image.

To listen to audio only, click here]]> 2019-04-18 16:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352598399 Computers can look different hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352621806 Click the image below.

To listen to audio only, click here]]> 2019-04-18 17:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352621806 Parts of a computer hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352628236 Click the image.

To listen to audio only click here]]> 2019-04-18 17:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352628236 Basic Parts of a Computer Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352632368 To open in a new tab, click here

“All GCFGlobal.org® content is available for free at edu.gcfglobal.org.”]]> 2019-04-18 17:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352632368 Self assessment: Learning about the Computer hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352633497 Test what you know by clicking the image.  Once you click on the image, click "Study Mode" to the left of the screen. Play Game is for two or more people. ]]> 2019-04-18 18:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352633497 Part 3: Learning the mouse hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352634400 Time to build the first skill by learning the mouse.]]> 2019-04-18 18:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/352634400 Interactive keyboard tutorial hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356840574 Learn typing with this visually friendly and self-paced tutorial. Click the image to get started. For full interaction, a keyboard is required. Click the image to get started.

“All GCFGlobal.org® content is available for free at edu.gcfglobal.org.”]]> 2019-05-04 16:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356840574 How to turn a computer on hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356842102 Click the image below.

To listen to audio only click here]]> 2019-05-04 16:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356842102 What's a "cursor?" video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356851171 A mouse will always have a cursor. Click the image to launch the short video tutorial. ]]> 2019-05-04 18:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356851171 Part 4: Learning the keyboard hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356859879 You've learned about the mouse. Now it's time to learn about its partner, the keyboard. ]]> 2019-05-04 20:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356859879 Part 7: Understanding the Internet hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356861207 Look how far you've come! Now we're going to learn how the Internet works.]]> 2019-05-04 20:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356861207 Watch the keyboard functions in action hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356875064 View this brief tutorial on commonly used keyboard functions by clicking the image.]]> 2019-05-04 23:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356875064 Chase Game hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356875241 Ready for something more advanced? Keep the ball away from the cat! Click the picture to play

Created by aquaj299 through Scratch.

]]> 2019-05-04 23:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356875241 Typing Game hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356875508 Practice typing letters. Click the image to get started.

Game created by Sportsy on Scratch. ]]> 2019-05-04 23:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356875508 Why do I have to use a keyboard? hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356878714 Click the picture.

To listen to audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-05 00:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356878714 Hardware versus Software hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356878841 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-05 00:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356878841 Shark Chase Game hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356940537 Practice using the arrow keys. Click the image to get started.

Game created by Karenitz on Scratch. ]]> 2019-05-05 15:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356940537 Commonly Used Keyboard Functions hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356943552 Click the image. 

To listen to audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-05 15:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356943552 The Typing Game hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356975719 Practice general typing. Because this is a large file, this may take time to load. Click the image to get started.

Game created by CreativeComputerLab on Scratch. ]]> 2019-05-05 19:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/356975719 Part 1: How to navigate the Padlet Board hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358974513 The toolkit was designed in a program called Padlet. Part 1 shows how this toolkit works and provides library contact information.]]> 2019-05-10 17:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358974513 Part 2: Why learning what's on the Padlet board will help you hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358976666 Everyone needs basic digital literacy skills access information, apply online for jobs, and so much more!]]> 2019-05-10 17:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358976666 Overview in action hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358978697 Click the image to launch a short tutorial that teaches you how to use a mouse. Then you can practice what you learned by picking a game. 

This tutorial was created by the TLN Technology Committee. ]]> 2019-05-10 17:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358978697 Self assessment: Keyboard hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358990185 Test what you know by clicking the image.  Once you click on the image, click "Study Mode" to the left of the screen. Play Game is for two or more people. ]]> 2019-05-10 18:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358990185 Self assessment: Mouse hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358990386 Test what you know by clicking the image.  Once you click on the image, click "Study Mode" to the left of the screen. Play Game is for two or more people. ]]> 2019-05-10 18:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/358990386 Software Continued hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359000878 There are two types of software. Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-10 18:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359000878 Introduction to the Desktop hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359142562 To open in a new tab, click here

“All GCFGlobal.org® content is available for free at edu.gcfglobal.org.”]]> 2019-05-11 20:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359142562 Desktop Continued hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359142847 A summary of important concepts about the desktop.

Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-11 20:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359142847 Where Does the Internet Come From Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359200655 To open in a new tab, click here

Video created by Tatacomms from tatacommunications.com]]> 2019-05-12 12:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359200655 Recap of how the Internet works hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359202093 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-12 12:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359202093 Part 7 Continued: Accessing the Web hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359205643 Now you know what the Internet is and where it comes from. But how do you access the World Wide Web, a subset of the Internet? ]]> 2019-05-12 13:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359205643 Sharing information on the Internet hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359208108 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-12 13:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359208108 Purpose of a browser hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359210395 Click the image

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-12 14:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359210395 Introduction to Browsers Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359212369 To open in a new tab, click here

“All GCFGlobal.org® content is available for free at edu.gcfglobal.org.”]]> 2019-05-12 14:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359212369 Self assessment: Software hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359214458 Test what you know by clicking the image.  Once you click on the image, click "Study Mode" to the left of the screen. Play Game is for two or more people. ]]> 2019-05-12 14:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359214458 Part 8A: Introduction to Websites hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359215737 You have Internet and now you know how to access the Internet, which leads you to the Web. People often search for information through different websites. ]]> 2019-05-12 14:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/359215737 Commonly Used Browsers hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/363504931 Click the image

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-26 02:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/363504931 Getting a Browser hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/363505209 Click the image

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-26 02:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/363505209 Self assessment: Understanding the Internet hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364661087 Test what you know by clicking the image.  Once you click on the image, click "Study Mode" to the left of the screen. Play Game is for two or more people. ]]> 2019-05-30 15:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364661087 Self assessment: Accessing the Web hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364661257 Test what you know by clicking the image.  Once you click on the image, click "Study Mode" to the left of the screen. Play Game is for two or more people. ]]> 2019-05-30 15:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364661257 Common Browser Features hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364667787 Click the image

*This is a longer section compared to most of the other boards. Please review at the pace that works best for you.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-30 15:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364667787 Part 9: Congratulations! hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364671810 You have made it to the end! ]]> 2019-05-30 15:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364671810 What is a Website? hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364677447 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-05-30 15:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364677447 Self assessment: Introduction to Websites hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364683994 Test what you know by clicking the image.  Once you click on the image, click "Study Mode" to the left of the screen. Play Game is for two or more people. ]]> 2019-05-30 16:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/364683994 Understanding a Website Address hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366140901 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-06-06 15:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366140901 Website Address versus Email Address hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366142104 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-06-06 15:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366142104 Understanding a Website Address Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366142520 To open in a new tab, click here

“All GCFGlobal.org® content is available for free at edu.gcfglobal.org.”]]> 2019-06-06 15:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366142520 Website Navigation hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366146564 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-06-06 15:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366146564 Tips for Reading Webpages Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366151063 To open in a new tab, click here

“All GCFGlobal.org® content is available for free at edu.gcfglobal.org.”]]> 2019-06-06 15:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366151063 Basic Search Strategies Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366156642 While this video teaches you how to search for websites, it also provides a brief overview on how to look for videos and images.

To open in a new tab, click here

“All GCFGlobal.org® content is available for free at edu.gcfglobal.org.”]]> 2019-06-06 16:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366156642 Part 8B: Introduction to Websites Continued hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366235830 You have Internet and now you know how to access the Internet, which leads you to the Web. People often search for information through different websites. ]]> 2019-06-06 22:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366235830 When do you need a website account? hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366236265 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-06-06 22:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366236265 Account Safety Practices hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366236309 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-06-06 22:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366236309 Self assessment: Introduction to Websites Continued hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366236349 Test what you know by clicking the image.  Once you click on the image, click "Study Mode" to the left of the screen. Play Game is for two or more people. ]]> 2019-06-06 22:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366236349 Creating a Strong Password Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366243581 To open in a new tab, click here

This YouTube video was created by Safety for Canada. ]]> 2019-06-06 23:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366243581 Certificate of Completion hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366447294 Click the image.

To open in a new tab, click here]]> 2019-06-08 00:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366447294 Next Steps hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366517873 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-06-08 21:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366517873 Learning Summary hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366517919 Click the image.

For audio only, click here]]> 2019-06-08 21:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366517919 References hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366519484 Click the image

This is a References list of all sources used in helping create this Toolkit. ]]> 2019-06-08 22:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366519484 Padlet Toolkit Tutorial Video hsmithsonian https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366522828 Click the image

Please feel free to explore on your own, but you can also watch a brief video tutorial on how to use this toolkit. ]]> 2019-06-08 23:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3/wish/366522828