MS DLC (Module 5 only): Digital Lifestyles
Introduction
Whether you are entirely new to computing or have some experience, this curriculum will help you develop a fundamental understanding of computers. From cell phones to MP3 players to digital cameras, computers are changing our everyday lives. Version 2 of the Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum (MS DLC) includes rich examples and screenshots to train you on Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Windows Vista.
ALISON have, with the agreement of the Microsoft Corporation, made this course freely accessible to any individual on the ALISON website. Any teacher, tutor or HR manager, at any school, community centre or business, can also use our online learning management system, ALISON Manager, to manage groups of learners taking this course - for free.
This fifth and last module of the Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum introduces you to new digital technologies, including digital audio, digital video, and digital photography. It explores how these and other computing technologies are creating new career opportunities and shaping the world we live in. You can take this module by itself, or you can go to the full Microsoft Digital Literacy course, which includes all five modules, integrated assessment and certification.
What You Will Learn
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain computer security and privacy.
- Explain how digital technology expands the features of media devices.
- Explain the concepts of recording, copying, and converting digital audio.
- Identify the features of speech technologies.
- Explain what digital video editing is and the output formats for digital video.
- Explain the benefits, features, and workings of a digital camera.
- Explain how to edit and manage digital images.
- Explain how digital technology helps people work from any location.
- Identify the career opportunities available for information workers, IT professionals and developers.
See the course syllabus for a full outline of the lessons and topics in this course.
Prior Knowledge Needed
Module 1 of the Microsoft Digital Literacy course (Computer Basics), or similar experience.
Course Length
This course consists of five lessons, covering a total of 15 topics. It will take about 2-3 hours to complete.
Assessment and Certification
There is no assessment available when you take this module as a stand-alone course. However, this module is also available as part of the full Microsoft Digital Literacy course, which includes assessments at the end of each of the five modules.
About Learning on ALISON
All of the courses on ALISON are fully accessible for free online, and the use of high-quality interactive multimedia makes this a dynamic and intuitive learning experience. Individual learners access the course when they want, and can progress at the rate that they are most comfortable with. Tutors and teachers can use our free ALISON Manager service to manage and monitor groups of learners in a virtual classroom.
Elsewhere on our website, you can read more about the features and benefits of learning on ALISON. You can also read more about ALISON Manager and create a free learning group.
Technical Requirements
This course requires a computer which is connected to the internet and is running a web browser with the Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) installed. This course contains no audio.
See the technical information page for more information.
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