Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

Standard 7 : Identify common troubleshooting techniques. ●​ Troubleshooting is the systematic approach to addressing a problem with a computing device through the process of trial and error. ●​ Identify common troubleshooting steps. ○​ Do not panic. ○​ Check all connections and the power supply. ○​ Read error messages. ○​ Look for software updates. ○​ Restart the computing device. End of Unit Competency ●​ I can explain the information processing cycle. ●​ I can identify an example of an input device and explain how input devices function in the information processing system. ●​ I can define processing and explain how processing features function in the information processing cycle. ●​ I can identify examples of memory and storage devices and explain their function in the information processing cycle. Language Functions & Features: ■ Generalized nouns to introduce computing systems, hardware, software, and digital technologies. ■ Verbs to describe computing processes and relationships (e.g., receive, process, store, retrieve, execute, connect, classify, compare, evaluate, troubleshoot). ■ Cause-and-effect language to explain how computing components work together and how changes to one component can impact overall system performance. ■ Comparative language to evaluate computing devices, hardware specifications, and technology solutions based on user needs and intended purposes. ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge research, technical specifications, and evidence when supporting the recommendation of a computing device. Performance Skill : Students will research, evaluate, and support the selection of purchasing a computing device based on personal interests and needs. ●​ Students will identify and explain the benefits of the selected peripheral devices, hardware, software, memory, and storage within the computing device. ●​ I can explain how output devices function in the information processing cycle. ●​ I can identify examples of computer hardware in the information processing cycle. ●​ I can explain the role of software in a computing system.