CCSLC Digital Literacy study plan

Define digital literacy in your own words and list the core competency areas it covers (hardware and software, file management, online communication, digital citizenship, safety and privacy).

Identify the main parts of a computer system (input, processing, storage, output) and match each to a real device you use.

Practise starting up, shutting down, and navigating the desktop of at least one operating system, and label the taskbar, icons, and file explorer areas.

Build a one-page glossary of 20 essential digital terms (operating system, application, browser, URL, cloud storage, malware) with a short definition for each.

Create a logical folder structure for study materials with at least three levels and consistent naming conventions.

Perform file operations (create, rename, copy, move, delete, restore from recycle bin or trash) and demonstrate each on your own device.

Compare at least three file formats (for example .docx, .pdf, .jpg, .csv) and state one appropriate use for each.

Demonstrate saving a file both locally and to a cloud service, then retrieve it from a second device or browser session.

Set up or review a web browser: bookmarks, history, downloads, and at least two privacy settings.

Explain how a search engine ranks results and apply three search operators (quotation marks, site:, minus sign) to narrow a query.

Evaluate three websites for credibility using criteria such as author, date, domain, and cross-checking a claim.

Draft a short email with a clear subject line, greeting, body, and sign-off, and attach a file correctly.

Create a word-processing document using headings, bullet lists, page numbers, and a table.

Build a spreadsheet with at least ten rows of data, one formula (SUM or AVERAGE), and a simple chart.

Design a five-slide presentation with a consistent theme, one image, and speaker notes.

Export each of the three files to PDF and confirm formatting is preserved.

Identify three common phishing or scam message patterns and explain the warning signs in each.

Create strong passwords for three sample accounts and justify each against length, complexity, and reuse rules.

Enable two-factor authentication on one personal account and record the steps taken.

Describe what personal data should never be shared publicly and give one realistic consequence of oversharing.

Explain what digital citizenship means and give two examples of responsible online behaviour.

Compare copyright, fair use concepts, and public domain, and identify one correctly licensed image you may reuse.

Draft a short netiquette guide covering tone, response time, and respectful disagreement in online discussion.

Describe one accessibility practice (alt text, captions, or high-contrast design) and apply it to a document you already made.

Set up a simple backup routine and explain the difference between local and cloud backup.

Describe basic troubleshooting steps for three common problems (no internet, printer not responding, application freezing).

Explain how to install and safely remove software, and identify one sign that a download may be unsafe.

Summarise how emerging tools such as AI assistants should and should not be used for study or work.

Review all previous deliverables and correct any gaps against the week-by-week checklist.

Complete a timed 30-question self-test covering all digital literacy sub-areas and score it honestly.

Re-teach the three weakest sub-areas by writing short explanations in your own words.

Assemble a final portfolio index page linking each deliverable and one sentence on what it demonstrates.