Microsoft Digital Literacy
Published: August 1, 2007
Applies to both program levels
The Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum provides essential computing skills for learners new to computing. The IT Academy program uses Digital Literacy as a remedial tool for some students and as a means of exploring new topics for others.
The curriculum consists of five courses:
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Computer Basics
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The Internet and World Wide Web
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Productivity Programs
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Computer Security and Privacy
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Digital Lifestyles (which covers digital media)
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This curriculum offers the following benefits:
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E-learning and assessment so that students can skip concepts they have mastered and focus on the topics they need to round out their skills set.
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Local language learning in: English, Thai, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Polish, Japanese, European Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Hungarian. Turkish, Russian, and Arabic versions will be available soon.
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A Digital Literacy Certificate Test for students who want to demonstrate their mastery of all five courses.
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