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COURSE CONTENT
Understand the basic features of a computer and its software
- Types of hardware and their features (input vs. output)
- Software (Operating System vs. Applications)
- Important digital icons in software applications
Searching the Internet to access information
- About search engines and safety features
- Search strategies and domain names
- Search strategies for videos
Using the Internet
- Online safety tips
- Family resources
- Email: setting up and using
Internet Safety
- Easy Tips, including personal responsibility.
- Cookies and browser security features.
- Phishing Scams and How to Avoid Them
Managing email
- Composing with attachments.
- Responding.
- Managing email accounts.
Video Conferencing and Social Media
- Join a zoom or other video platform.
- Using social media: YouTube, Facebook, etc.
- Identifying ‘Fake News.’
Ways to Make and Share Digital Content (Varies Depending on Device)
- Word, Pages, Google Docs.
- Photography..
- Videos (with slide presentations).
Tips Incorporating and Sharing Content From Others:
- Adding Content to a Form.
- Downloading Images from the Internet.
- Posting to a Social Media Account.
- Legal Issues.
- Ethical Issues.
- Individual Rights and Responsibilities.
WIFI RESOURCES
FREE WIFI
- Community wifi in East San Jose is available for residents and visitors in East San José near these areas:
- James Lick High School
- Overfelt High School
- Yerba Buena High School
Search for “Free Public Access East Side” in your device’s wireless network options (select the icon on your device). Most recent laptops, tablets, and smartphones are equipped with wireless capabilities.