DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices

Device basics (purchasing, disposal, recycling, adding apps, software updates)

In My Life

I can keep the backup for my smartphone up-to-date.

In My Work

I can complete software updates to ensure my workplace computer continues to work efficiently.

In My Education

I can download the apps that are necessary for me to participate in remote learning.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can follow our IT Department's checklist to get my computer ready for disposal or recycling.

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How to Use an AirTag

Senior Planet

Watch two videos to learn to use Apple AirTags.

  • Video
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUmiB6tNUzFVlqzrLHbFhBUuA_nB5thYI&si=NypBTypbjlPXpQ0O
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUmiB6tNUzFVlqzrLHbFhBUuA_nB5thYI&si=NypBTypbjlPXpQ0O
AARP
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Check Data Usage On Your iPhone (Updated)

Senior Planet

Learn how to check the data usage on your iPhone.

  • Video
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
https://youtu.be/1YdhCti3A10?si=SSbDOg07PDpI5LHD
https://youtu.be/1YdhCti3A10?si=SSbDOg07PDpI5LHD
AARP
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Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=29
Literacy Minnesota
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iPhone Basics: Using iOS

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn tips for using iOS effectively.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/
https://youtu.be/pQnmIjsmx9M
https://youtu.be/pQnmIjsmx9M
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Getting Started with the iPhone

GCFLearnFree.org

Here's how to get started with an iPhone.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/
https://youtu.be/Vv5fc7Nq5eQ
https://youtu.be/Vv5fc7Nq5eQ
Goodwill Community Foundation
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iPhone Basics

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of the popular Apple iPhone.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • OL.10 Save and Manage Content
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF61ED46632342CFF&si=puQOyKh867mEGHpB
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF61ED46632342CFF&si=puQOyKh867mEGHpB
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Windows Basics: Navigating Windows

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to navigate Windows.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
https://youtu.be/GDKIxBr6yhI
https://youtu.be/GDKIxBr6yhI
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Windows Basics

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to navigate, find and send files, use shortcuts, and do more in Windows.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt-AMXTVUZLE9s-XsyUtIsbw&si=t-XBClAtQViGrGAx
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt-AMXTVUZLE9s-XsyUtIsbw&si=t-XBClAtQViGrGAx
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Navigating macOS

GCFLearnFree.org

Use this lesson to navigate the macOS operating system.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/macosbasics/
https://youtu.be/_RN89xApebs
https://youtu.be/_RN89xApebs
Goodwill Community Foundation
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macOS Basics

GCFLearnFree.org

Whether you're using macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or Yosemite, you can learn some things from this free macOS Basics tutorial.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt_SeSKzH6kFPAnvDjaAQZ7x&si=6TTHGG17piwtzMcd
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt_SeSKzH6kFPAnvDjaAQZ7x&si=6TTHGG17piwtzMcd
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Windows 7

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to use this Microsoft operating system so you can customize it, find files and folders, and do more.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL66F19FCE66442C17&si=EDoWdKwTo9n_0-fz
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL66F19FCE66442C17&si=EDoWdKwTo9n_0-fz
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Windows 8

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to use this Microsoft operating system so you can customize it, find files and folders, and do more.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9BQXaGY8D5etrq6f9aCw-Y&si=rvjoG18nMz7eq-dU
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9BQXaGY8D5etrq6f9aCw-Y&si=rvjoG18nMz7eq-dU
Goodwill Community Foundation
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