IS.6 Organize Information and Files

Manage info (e.g. organize and store it in a reasonable manner, use agents and filters)

In My Life

I can manage and organize my files by creating a system of folders and subfolders in my cloud storage.

In My Work

I can apply file-naming strategies used by my team or organization (e.g., adding dates and version numbers to filenames) to make it easier for others to locate files I've created.

In My Education

I can use the "star" feature to make it easy to find a class folder in my cloud storage.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can use an advanced search feature to locate a file, narrowing my search by things like file type, owner, name, etc.

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Supporting K-12 Distance Learning

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you 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
  • CO.3 Ask Clarifying Questions
  • 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
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Information Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • IS.1 Use and Apply Information
  • IS.2 Access Information Sources
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=22
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Discover AI in Daily Life

Applied Digital Skills

Learn artificial intelligence concepts using Quick, Draw!, AutoDraw, Google Translate, and Google Slides.

  • Project
  • WO.7 Create Documents
  • WO.6 Create Slide Presentations
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/c/middle-and-high-school/en/discover-ai-in-daily-life/overview.html
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Microsoft Word

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

Test your skills in Microsoft Word.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • WO.7 Create Documents
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • CR.4 Design Digital Content
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=17
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Google Drive: Sharing and Collaborating

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to share and collaborate on Google Drive files.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googlespreadsheets/
https://youtu.be/xapBM5iOnn4
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googlespreadsheets/sharing-and-collaborating/1/
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Getting Started with Google Drive

GCFLearnFree.org

Get started using Google Drive.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googlespreadsheets/
https://youtu.be/P7555XLfHgs
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googlespreadsheets/getting-started-with-google-drive/1/
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Bookmarking in Safari

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to bookmark in Safari.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • IS.2 Access Information Sources
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/safari/
https://youtu.be/dvjJjFqL7w0
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/safari/bookmarking-in-safari/1/
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Windows Basics: Finding Files on Your Computer

GCFLearnFree.org

Use these tips to find files on your computer.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
https://youtu.be/GtGVItw89NM
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/finding-files-on-your-computer/1/
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Windows Basics: Working with Files

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to use the Windows file system to work with files more easily.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
https://youtu.be/BY1y_RQxIdg
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/working-with-files/1/
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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://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
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macOS Basics: Working with Files

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to work with files in macOS.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/macosbasics/
https://youtu.be/4f_ZflJk-90
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/macosbasics/working-with-files/1/
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macOS Basics: Finding Files on Your Computer

GCFLearnFree.org

Here's how to find files on your macOS computer.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/macosbasics/
https://youtu.be/4t058bpC_ew
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/macosbasics/finding-files-on-your-computer/1/
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