Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

●​ Apply learning by completing authentic communication tasks and using online resources to research, organize, and share information effectively.

methods and online information to determine appropriate tools and communicate effectively.

Vocabulary

●​ attachment ●​ bandwidth ●​ BCC ●​ CC ●​ email ●​ forward ●​ instant messaging ●​ Internet ●​ Internet browser

●​ Network ●​ reply ●​ reply all ●​ search engine ●​ server ●​ signature ●​ subject ●​ troubleshooting ●​ uniform resource locator (URL) ●​ video conference

●​ Internet protocol (IP) address ●​ Internet Service Provider (ISP)

●​ web authoring ●​ wireless (Wi-Fi)

2026-2027 Suggested Scope & Sequence A/B Schedule ●​ Day 1 – Introduction to the Internet & World Wide Web (Internet Week Slides) ●​ Day 2 – How the Internet Works (Slides, Graphic Organizer, Activity) ●​ Day 3 – Website Navigation & Search Efficiency (Search Efficiency Slides) ●​ Day 4 – Digital Communication & Communication Programs (Slides & Article)

●​ Day 5 – Email Etiquette (Slides & Email Terms Jigsaw) ●​ Day 6 – Email Sending Project (Email Templates & Activity) ●​ Day 7 – File Management: Save vs. Save As ●​ Day 8 – Internet & Communication Application Activity ●​ Day 9 – Unit Review ●​ Day 10 – Unit Assessment / Flex Day

Semester Schedule ●​ Day 1 – Introduction to the Internet & World Wide Web (Internet Week Slides) ●​ Day 2 – How the Internet Works (Slides, Graphic Organizer & Activity) ●​ Day 3 – Website Navigation & Search Efficiency

●​ Day 4 – Digital Communication Platforms ●​ Day 5 – Email Etiquette & Email Terms ●​ Day 6 – Email Sending Project ●​ Day 7 – File Management: Save vs. Save As ●​ Day 8 – Internet & Communication Application Activity ●​ Day 9 – Unit Review ●​ Day 10 – Unit Assessment