OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly

Awareness of technology's impact (environment, society)

In My Life

I can set screen time limits for myself and my children.

In My Work

I can limit my use of workplace applications during non-work hours to preserve work-life balance of myself and my colleagues.

In My Education

I can identify when it's best to print my work or use digital tools, considering the environmental impact of each.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can responsibly recycle devices that are no longer functional.

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AI for Older Adults

Senior Planet

Learn the benefits and risks of AI, as well as how it can address specific needs of older adults.

  • PDF
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AI-Guide-for-Older-Adults_Dig.pdf
AARP
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What is the Sharing Economy?

GCFLearnFree.org

Get an understanding of what the sharing economy means.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • OL.4 Shop Online
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/sharingeconomy/
https://youtu.be/EQtuiXUzvRQ
https://youtu.be/EQtuiXUzvRQ
Goodwill Community Foundation
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What is Bitcoin?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about bitcoin and how it works.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/t5JGQXCTe3c
https://youtu.be/t5JGQXCTe3c
Goodwill Community Foundation
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What are Chatbots?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about how chatbots work.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/pX6zqaEHAdw
https://youtu.be/pX6zqaEHAdw
Goodwill Community Foundation
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What is Trolling?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to spot and report trolling when you see it happening online.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/GDdbVYMDq30
https://youtu.be/GDdbVYMDq30
Goodwill Community Foundation
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What is Lab-Grown Meat?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about the invention, rise, and potential risks of lab-grown meat.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/u468xY1T8fw
https://youtu.be/u468xY1T8fw
Goodwill Community Foundation
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How Will Automation Impact Our Lives?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about the role automation plays in our daily lives.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/02q4NtPbve8
https://youtu.be/02q4NtPbve8
Goodwill Community Foundation
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What is Machine Learning?

GCFLearnFree.org

Discover how machine learning works.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/QghjaS0WQQU
https://youtu.be/QghjaS0WQQU
Goodwill Community Foundation
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What are Self-Driving Cars?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about the roles self-driving cars play in today's society and in the future.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/G2OU_lzsMdE
https://youtu.be/G2OU_lzsMdE
Goodwill Community Foundation
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What is 3D Printing?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about how 3D printers work and what they're used for.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/Kb0egLiolbo
https://youtu.be/Kb0egLiolbo
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Understanding Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn the difference between virtual and augmented reality.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://youtu.be/vz0UUVDt2ps
https://youtu.be/vz0UUVDt2ps
Goodwill Community Foundation
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The Now

GCFLearnFree.org

Discover information on everything from drones and smart cars to Wikileaks, fake news, crowdfunding, and facial recognition technology.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • CR.6 Produce Multimedia
  • OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
  • IS.2 Access Information Sources
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt8WVN-1S9d2nFUObne8Kziw&si=wAVYsDFnculQN--D
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt8WVN-1S9d2nFUObne8Kziw&si=wAVYsDFnculQN--D
Goodwill Community Foundation
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