WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools

Understand, identify, and choose appropriate digital tools for work

In My Life

I can choose between two garden apps to help me plan a summer vegetable garden.

In My Work

I can choose the right tool(s) for saving and storing important work documents such as health insurance and employee handbooks.

In My Education

I can use a translation app on my smartphone so I can understand documents, signs, or conversations in another language. (AI)

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can choose digital tools based on learner factors and instructional goals.

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Web Design Basics

Senior Planet

Learn basic guidelines to follow when designing a website.

  • Video
  • CR.8 Build a Website
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • LL.1 Find Learning Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhCB6owBPQY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhCB6owBPQY
AARP
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Google Sheets: How to Use the Sum Function

Senior Planet

Learn to use the Sum formula for quickly adding quantities in a spreadsheet.

  • Video
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • WO.8 Create Spreadsheets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2rj8DCfYds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2rj8DCfYds
AARP
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Google Sheets: How to Use the Multiply Formula

Senior Planet

Learn to use the Multiply formula for working with spreadsheets in Google Sheets or Excel.

  • Video
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • WO.8 Create Spreadsheets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhVfJTwjpyE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhVfJTwjpyE
AARP
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Google Sheets: How to Use the CountA Function

Senior Planet

Learn to use the CountA formula for working with spreadsheets in Google Sheets or Excel.

  • Video
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • WO.8 Create Spreadsheets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y8bFRyw_90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y8bFRyw_90
AARP
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Exploring Language with ChatGPT (High Intermediate/Advanced)

Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum

From World Relief, a digital skills lesson designed for learners at high intermediate / advanced literacy levels.

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • IS.2 Access Information Sources
https://www.skillblox.org/skillblox/HDY2EW
World Relief
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Categorizing Food in a Grocery List (Beginning)

Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum

From World Relief, a digital skills lesson designed for learners at beginning literacy levels.

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
https://www.skillblox.org/skillblox/BJ1A2B
World Relief
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Making a To-Do List on Your Phone (Emergent)

Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum

From World Relief, a digital skills lesson designed for learners at emergent literacy levels.

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
https://www.skillblox.org/skillblox/SY3B1O
World Relief
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Lesson 9: Artificial Intelligence - Is It Plagiarism?

AI Literacy Lessons for Students

The number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has grown significantly over the past few years. Some of the most popular tools are capable of creating seemingly original content, like images or text. Help students consider the ethical dilemmas of using AI to create content, and help them identify the appropriate use of these tools in a school setting.

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • CR.7 Revise and Adapt Existing Content
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/artificial-intelligence-is-it-plagiarism
Common Sense Education
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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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Information Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your 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
Literacy Minnesota
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Google Drive

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to use this cloud-based program to create and share documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCE614622E1D2691&si=wo0fMB9MhcvQ1lfu
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCE614622E1D2691&si=wo0fMB9MhcvQ1lfu
Goodwill Community Foundation
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