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

  • 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

  • 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 CountA Function

Senior Planet

  • 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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Google Sheets: How to Use the Multiply Formula

Senior Planet

  • 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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Exploring Language with ChatGPT (High Intermediate/Advanced)

Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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