Digital Literacy Training Toolkit
This toolkit has seven digital literacy training modules containing lesson plans, workbooks, activity worksheets, and resources: Computer Basics, Internet Basics and Cyber Safety, Introduction to Email, Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Job Search, and Resume Writing. It is recommended that each module be taught as a stand-alone course, as each takes two to four hours to complete.
Download the course manual in its entirety:
- Complete Libraries and Literacy Course Manual (includes all materials in one 48.3 MB PDF)
- Complete Libraries and Literacy Student Manual (excerpt from complete Course Manual in one 10.6 MB PDF)
Or download one module at a time (available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese):
Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4 - English
- Module 1: Computer Basics
Computer Basics Student Folder
1.0.1 Computer Basics Student Manual
1.0.2 Mouse Practice
1.0.3 Keyboard Practice
1.0.5 Computer Basics Online Resources1.1 Computer Basics Lesson Plan
1.2 Computer Basics Presentation
1.3 Mouse Training Presentation
1.4 Keyboarding Presentation
1.5 File Management Presentation
1.6 File Management Practice - Teacher
1.7 Computer Basics Session Survey
1.8 Computer Basics Certificate
- Module 2: Internet Basics and Cyber Safety
2.0 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Student Folder
2.0.1 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Student Manual
2.0.2 Internet Scavenger Hunt - Student
2.0.3 Web Site Evaluation Rubrics
2.0.4 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Online Resources2.1 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Lesson Plan
2.2 Internet Basics Presentation
2.3 Internet Scavenger Hunt - Teacher
2.4 Cyber Safety Presentation
2.5 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Session Survey
2.6 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Certificate
- Module 3: Introduction to Email
3.0.1 Introduction to Email Student Folder
3.0.1 Introduction to Email Student Manual
3.0.2 Email Online Resources3.1 Introduction to Email Lesson Plan
3.2 Introduction to Email Presentation
3.3 Introduction to Email Session Survey
3.4 Introduction to Email Certificate
- Module 4: Introduction to Microsoft Word
4.0.1 Introduction to Microsoft Word Student Folder
4.0.1 Introduction to Microsoft Word Student Manual
4.0.2 Cover Letter
4.0.3 Screen Components Quiz
4.0.4 Microsoft Word Online Resources4.1 Introduction to Microsoft Word Lesson Plan
4.2 Introducion to Microsoft Word Presentation
4.3 Introduction to Microsoft Word Session Survey
4.4 Introduction to Microsoft Word Certificate
Modules 5, 6, 7, and 8 - English
- Module 5: Introduction to Microsoft Excel
5.0.1 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Student Folder
5.0.1 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Student Manual
5.0.2 Miscrosoft Excel Screen Components Quiz
5.0.3 Budget Activity
5.0.4 Microsoft Word Online Resources5.1 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Lesson Plan
5.2 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Presentation
5.3 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Session Survey
5.4 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Certificate
- Module 6: Online Job Search
6.0.1 Job Search Student Folder
6.0.1 Job Search Student Manual
6.0.2 Career Self Assessment Activity
6.0.3 Career Profile Activity
6.0.4 Career Objective Activity
6.0.5 Online Job Application Practice
6.0.6 Job Search Journal
6.0.7 Job Search Online Resources6.1 Online Job Search Lesson Plan
6.2 Online Job Search Presentation
6.3 Online Job Search Session Survey
6.4 Online Job Search Certificate
- Module 7: Resume Writing
7.0.1 Resume Writing Student Folder
7.0.1 Resume Writing Student Manual
7.0.2 Chronological Resume Example
7.0.3 Functional Resume Example
7.0.4 Resume Editing Activity
7.0.5 Resume Information Activity
7.0.6 Chronological Resume Template
7.0.7 Functional Resume Template
7.0.8 Resume Writing Online Resources7.1 Resume Writing Lesson Plan
7.2 Resume Writing Presentation
7.3 Resume Writing Session Survey
7.4 Resume Writing Certificate
- Module 8: Additional Resources
A. Teacher Tips
1. Tech Training Best Practices
2. Working With Lower Literacy Adults
3. Library Resources for Tech TrainingB. Promotional Materials
1. Course Descriptions
2. Example Flyer 1
3. Example Flyer 2
4. Example Registration Form
5. Program Welcome Letter
6. Tips for Promoting Your Classes
Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Spanish
- Module 1: Computer Basics
Computer Basics Student Folder
1.0.1 Computer Basics Student Manual
1.0.2 Mouse Practice
1.0.3 Keyboard Practice
1.0.5 Computer Basics Online Resources1.1 Computer Basics Lesson Plan
1.2 Computer Basics Presentation
1.3 Mouse Training Presentation
1.4 Keyboarding Presentation
1.5 File Management Presentation
1.6 File Management Practice - Teacher
1.7 Computer Basics Session Survey
1.8 Computer Basics Certificate
- Module 2: Internet Basics and Cyber Safety
Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Student Folder
2.0.1 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Student Manual
2.0.2 Internet Scavenger Hunt - Student
2.0.3 Web Site Evaluation Rubrics
2.0.4 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Online Resources2.1 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Lesson Plan
2.2 Internet Basics Presentation
2.3 Internet Scavenger Hunt - Teacher
2.4 Cyber Safety Presentation
2.5 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Session Survey
2.6 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Certificate
- Module 3: Introduction to Email
Introduction to Email Student Folder
3.0.1 Introduction to Email Student Manual
3.0.2 Email Online Resources3.1 Introduction to Email Lesson Plan
3.2 Introduction to Email Presentation
3.3 Introduction to Email Session Survey
3.4 Introduction to Email Certificate
- Module 4: Introduction to Microsoft Word
Introduction to Microsoft Word Student Folder
4.0.1 Introduction to Microsoft Word Student Manual
4.0.2 Cover Letter
4.0.3 Screen Components Quiz
4.0.4 Microsoft Word Online Resources4.1 Introduction to Microsoft Word Lesson Plan
4.2 Introducion to Microsoft Word Presentation
4.3 Introduction to Microsoft Word Session Survey
4.4 Introduction to Microsoft Word Certificate
Modules 5, 6, 7, and 8 - Spanish
- Module 5: Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Microsoft Excel Student Folder
5.0.1 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Student Manual
5.0.2 Miscrosoft Excel Screen Components Quiz
5.0.3 Budget Activity
5.0.4 Microsoft Word Online Resources5.1 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Lesson Plan
5.2 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Presentation
5.3 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Session Survey
5.4 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Certificate
- Module 6: Online Job Search
Job Search Student Folder
6.0.1 Job Search Student Manual
6.0.2 Career Self Assessment Activity
6.0.3 Career Profile Activity
6.0.4 Career Objective Activity
6.0.5 Online Job Application Practice
6.0.6 Job Search Journal
6.0.7 Job Search Online Resources6.1 Online Job Search Lesson Plan
6.2 Online Job Search Presentation
6.3 Online Job Search Session Survey
6.4 Online Job Search Certificate
- Module 7: Resume Writing
Resume Writing Student Folder
7.0.1 Resume Writing Student Manual
7.0.2 Chronological Resume Example
7.0.3 Functional Resume Example
7.0.4 Resume Editing Activity
7.0.5 Resume Information Activity
7.0.6 Chronological Resume Template
7.0.7 Functional Resume Template
7.0.8 Resume Writing Online Resources7.1 Resume Writing Lesson Plan
7.2 Resume Writing Presentation
7.3 Resume Writing Session Survey
7.4 Resume Writing Certificate
- Module 8: Additional Resources
A. Teacher Tips
1. Tech Training Best Practices
2. Working With Lower Literacy Adults
3. Library Resources for Tech TrainingB. Promotional Materials
1. Course Descriptions
2. Example Flyer 1
3. Example Flyer 2
4. Example Registration Form
5. Program Welcome Letter
6. Tips for Promoting Your Classes
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Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Vietnamese
- Module 1: Computer Basics
Computer Basics Student Folder
1.0.1 Computer Basics Student Manual
1.0.2 Mouse Practice
1.0.3 Keyboard Practice
1.0.5 Computer Basics Online Resources1.1 Computer Basics Lesson Plan
1.2 Computer Basics Presentation
1.3 Mouse Training Presentation
1.4 Keyboarding Presentation
1.5 File Management Presentation
1.6 File Management Practice - Teacher
1.7 Computer Basics Session Survey
1.8 Computer Basics Certificate
- Module 2: Internet Basics and Cyber Safety
Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Student Folder
2.0.1 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Student Manual
2.0.2 Internet Scavenger Hunt - Student
2.0.3 Web Site Evaluation Rubrics
2.0.4 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Online Resources2.1 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Lesson Plan
2.2 Internet Basics Presentation
2.3 Internet Scavenger Hunt - Teacher
2.4 Cyber Safety Presentation
2.5 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Session Survey
2.6 Internet Basics and Cyber Safety Certificate
- Module 3: Introduction to Email
Introduction to Email Student Folder
3.0.1 Introduction to Email Student Manual
3.0.2 Email Online Resources3.1 Introduction to Email Lesson Plan
3.2 Introduction to Email Presentation
3.3 Introduction to Email Session Survey
3.4 Introduction to Email Certificate
- Module 4: Introduction to Microsoft Word
Introduction to Microsoft Word Student Folder
4.0.1 Introduction to Microsoft Word Student Manual
4.0.2 Cover Letter
4.0.3 Screen Components Quiz
4.0.4 Microsoft Word Online Resources4.1 Introduction to Microsoft Word Lesson Plan
4.2 Introducion to Microsoft Word Presentation
4.3 Introduction to Microsoft Word Session Survey
4.4 Introduction to Microsoft Word Certificate
Modules 5, 6, 7, and 8 - Vietnamese
- Module 5: Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Microsoft Excel Student Folder
5.0.1 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Student Manual
5.0.2 Miscrosoft Excel Screen Components Quiz
5.0.3 Budget Activity
5.0.4 Microsoft Word Online Resources5.1 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Lesson Plan
5.2 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Presentation
5.3 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Session Survey
5.4 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Certificate
- Module 6: Online Job Search
Job Search Student Folder
6.0.1 Job Search Student Manual
6.0.2 Career Self Assessment Activity
6.0.3 Career Profile Activity
6.0.4 Career Objective Activity
6.0.5 Online Job Application Practice
6.0.6 Job Search Journal
6.0.7 Job Search Online Resources6.1 Online Job Search Lesson Plan
6.2 Online Job Search Presentation
6.3 Online Job Search Session Survey
6.4 Online Job Search Certificate
- Module 7: Resume Writing
Resume Writing Student Folder
7.0.1 Resume Writing Student Manual
7.0.2 Chronological Resume Example
7.0.3 Functional Resume Example
7.0.4 Resume Editing Activity
7.0.5 Resume Information Activity
7.0.6 Chronological Resume Template
7.0.7 Functional Resume Template
7.0.8 Resume Writing Online Resources7.1 Resume Writing Lesson Plan
7.2 Resume Writing Presentation
7.3 Resume Writing Session Survey
7.4 Resume Writing Certificate
- Module 8: Additional Resources
A. Teacher Tips
1. Tech Training Best Practices
2. Working With Lower Literacy Adults
3. Library Resources for Tech TrainingB. Promotional Materials
1. Course Descriptions
2. Example Flyer 1
3. Example Flyer 2
4. Example Registration Form
5. Program Welcome Letter
6. Tips for Promoting Your Classes
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Published 2017 by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Funding to support the Libraries and Literacy Digital Literacy Toolkit was provided by a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.