Orientation

Introduction

Let us begin with some orientation to this open course. The aim of this course is to equip you with a set of core skills that will enable you to be a successful online learner.

Course Syllabus

This open course consists of the following lessons (in addition to the orientation):

This open course consists of the following lessons (in addition to the orientation):

1. Introduction to Digital Skills
   • Working with Computers
   • Accessing Information Online
   • Communicate Online and Create Digital Conent
   • Digital Citizenship
   • Participate Safley and Securely Online
   • Flip
2. Introduction to Microsoft 365
   • Introduction to Office 365
3. Web Browsing and Research
   • Edge Browser
4. Email and Calendar Management
   
   • Introduction to Email
   • Create and send an email
5. Document and File Management
   
   • Productivity Tools
   • OneDrive
6. Word Processing
   
   • Creating and Editing Documents with Word
7. Digital Storytelling and Presentation
   
   • Creating and Editing Presentations with PowerPoint
   • Sway
8. Note-Taking and Organization
   
   • Get started with OneNote
9. Feedback and Assessment Tools
   
   • Create a MS Form Quiz
   • Create a MS Forms Survey
10. Communication and Collaboration
    
    • Introduction to Micrsoft Teams
    • Joining a MS Team
    • Creating a New Team
    • Working with files in a team
    • Adding apps to channel tabs
    • Creating a Meeting

Delivery Mode

This short open course will be delivered using the following hybrid modes:

• Online Open Course (current site); and,
• Online and Face-To-Face Training (see announcements for upcoming webinars).

Duration

We have designed this course and workshops for quick knowledge transfer. You will need to pace yourself so that you gain the key skills/ competencies needed in each lesson. This course and workshops should take you an average of 5 days with 4 hours (240 minutes) per day to complete.