Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

●​ Comparison Projects: cloud vs. local software, software categories Explaining Input Devices’ Function in the Information Processing Cycle ●​ Input Device Demonstrations ●​ Interactive Tutorials Defining Processing and Explaining Processing Functions ●​ CPU and Algorithm Simulations ●​ Flow chart creation of complex processing tasks Explaining Memory and Storage Devices ●​ Memory and storage comparison charts, benefits analysis ●​ Storage Exploration Activities: scenarios for personal data vs enterprise-level data Explaining Output Devices’ Function

●​ Output Device Demonstration ●​ Interactive Output Simulations Identifying Common Troubleshooting Techniques

●​ Step-by-step troubleshooting ●​ Scenario-based troubleshooting ●​ Troubleshooting guide creation ●​ Group problem-solving activities

●​ Build a custom computer ●​ Create a virtual machine ●​ Website creation ●​ Build and program robots ●​ Tech Company Virtual Tour ●​ System Recovery Challenges

Extension

Resources/ Suggested Lesson(s) Inside a Desktop Computer + Explanation

Drag & Drop Computer Hardware

How computers work: CPU, Memory, Input & Output (Code.org Video) What are Input and Output Devices?

How Computers Work: Hardware vs. Software Operating System Introduction

What is an Operating system?

Google: Say What You See Activity

GFC Troubleshooting Basics