EF.11 Connect to Wifi

Understand if your computer is connected to the Internet/Wi-Fi and how to connect/disconnect

In My Life

I can turn my computer's wifi settings off before going on vacation.

In My Work

I can locate and log in to the appropriate wifi connection for my job.

In My Education

I can connect to the free wifi at our library to access online study resources.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can identify and connect to the wifi signal assigned for the devices in my classroom.

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Using a Mobile Device (iOS): Getting Connected

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/using-a-mobile-device-ios/lessons/getting-connected-d6a826f8-0442-4677-9cd1-e4ff46608ac0
AT&T and Public Library Association
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Using a Mobile Device (Android): Getting Connected

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/using-a-mobile-device-android-ec8ac9d2-d953-4847-b236-761b3904276c/lessons/getting-connected-att
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
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Using an iPhone as a Hotspot

Senior Planet

Learn to use your iPhone as a hotspot to get other devices online.

  • Video
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6aOvNByoBc&ab_channel=SeniorPlanetfromAARP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6aOvNByoBc&ab_channel=SeniorPlanetfromAARP
AARP
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Connecting to Wi-Fi on Windows

Senior Planet

Learn how to connect your Windows computer to Wi-Fi.

  • Video
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSRGKLpOcFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSRGKLpOcFw
AARP
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Connecting to Wi-Fi on MacOS

Senior Planet

Learn how to connect your Mac to Wi-Fi.

  • Video
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5FoiFUIoE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5FoiFUIoE
AARP
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Connecting to Wi-Fi on an iPhone

Senior Planet

Learn how to connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi.

  • Video
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDYttgB2vIQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDYttgB2vIQ
AARP
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Connecting to Wi-Fi on an Android Device

Senior Planet

Learn how to connect your Android tablet or phone to Wi-Fi.

  • Video
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHc6wdhJkIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHc6wdhJkIs
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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Supporting K-12 Distance Learning

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • IS.4 Self-assess Your Skills
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • LL.1 Find Learning Resources
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • CO.3 Make Voice and Video Calls
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • CO.1 Communicate Effectively
  • OL.10 Save and Manage Content
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • OL.11 Access Help Features
  • EF.9 Send and Receive Email
  • CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=30
Literacy Minnesota
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Internet Basics

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=18
Literacy Minnesota
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Basic Computer Skills

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • OL.10 Save and Manage Content
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=13
Literacy Minnesota
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Internet Tips

GCFLearnFree.org

Use these tips and strategies to get the most out of the Internet, from understanding hyperlinks to using installing browser plug-ins.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • EF.7 Understand the Internet
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9qeniFKxjpVhk77b4Pfe8s&si=lQbHCOyiAa-NQgfr
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9qeniFKxjpVhk77b4Pfe8s&si=lQbHCOyiAa-NQgfr
Goodwill Community Foundation
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