Resources for Internet Skills

Uses a familiar web browser to access and navigate the internet. Transfers knowledge of a familiar browser to use an unfamiliar one, connects familiar and unfamiliar devices to the internet, and attempts to troubleshoot connectivity issues, seeking support as needed. (INT 2.1.2)

Internet Basics: Choosing a Web Browser (LearnFree): Consider these factors when selecting a web browser.

Internet Tips: How to Clear Your Web Browser’s Cache (LearnFree): Use these step-by-step instructions to clear your browser cache so you can keep it functioning as it should.

Internet Tips: Tips for Fixing Broken Links (LearnFree): Use these tips for fixing broken links you encounter online.

Internet Tips: How Do I Check My Internet Speed? (LearnFree): Learn how to check your internet speed.

Internet Privacy (Digital Learn): Interactive module that is four sections called Internet Privacy, Searching and Visiting Sites, Privacy on Social Media, and Internet Connections.

Internet Safety: Introduction to Internet Safety (LearnFree): Get an introduction to internet safety by understanding the risks and learning how to avoid them.

Internet Safety: Your Browser’s Security Features (LearnFree): Better understand your browser’s security features and how they work.

Internet Safety: How to Avoid Malware (LearnFree): Learn how to avoid malware and remove it from your computer.

Internet Safety: Wi-Fi Security (LearnFree): Learn how to improve Wi-Fi security using these internet safety tips.

Internet Safety: Internet Safety Quiz (LearnFree): Test your knowledge of internet safety by taking our quiz (feedback immediately after each question; summary only includes the number of correct responses).

Google Applied Skills (Google): Google’s Applied Digital Skills is a free online digital skills curriculum. The Applied Digital Skills curriculum uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch using various Google apps. Click the link to see which Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons align with PA Digital Skill 2.1: Accesses and Navigates the Internet Safely. Look across the row for each lesson to see other skills and subject areas addressed by the lesson. Click on a lesson title in the first column of the spreadsheet to view the lesson. Instructors may want to review the Get Started Guide before using these lessons with students.

Accesses and navigates the internet using any available browser, adjusts browser settings to increase security and personalization, connects familiar and unfamiliar devices to the internet, and successfully troubleshoots connectivity issues. (INT 2.1.3)

Internet Safety (LearnFree): An introduction to internet safety that helps you understand the risks and learn how to avoid them.

Chrome (LearnFree): Learn all about browsing, customizing, and bookmarking in Chrome, as well as personalizing your privacy and security settings.

Internet Tips: Customizing Your Web Browser (GCF Global): Use these customization tips so your web browser functions the way you want it to. (Some links may be broken. Consider searching those terms on the help page of your preferred browser.)

Internet Safety: Understanding Browser Tracking (GCF Global): Understand how browser tracking works

Understand the type, purpose, and access level of a variety of websites and select websites that will help to accomplish personal goals. (INT 2.2.2)

Reading News Online (Common Sense Education): Lesson Plan: What are the important parts of an online news article?

Navigating a Website (Digital Learn): Interactive module with four sections called Introduction, Finding a Site, Parts of a Site, and Finding Information.

Intermediate 4: Searching for evidence for research tasks (Google Search Education): This lesson plan encourages learners to explore different types of websites and assess the information found on them for reliability.

Google Applied Skills (Google): Google’s Applied Digital Skills is a free online digital skills curriculum. The Applied Digital Skills curriculum uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch using various Google apps. Click the link to see which Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons align with PA Digital Skill 2.2: Recognizes and Uses Website Type and Organization. Look across the row for each lesson to see other skills and subject areas addressed by the lesson. Click on a lesson title in the first column of the spreadsheet to view the lesson. Instructors may want to review the Get Started Guide before using these lessons with students.

Recognizes the type, purpose, and access level of any website and selects websites that help to achieve goals. (INT 2.2.3)

Internet Safety: Safe Online Shopping (LearnFree): Use these strategies for a safe online shopping experience.

Common Sense Education- You Won’t Believe This! (Common Sense Media): Lesson Plan–What is clickbait and how can you avoid it?

Creates a username and password to enter a closed-access site. (INT 2.3.2)

Internet Safety: Creating Strong Passwords (LearnFree): Use these tips to create a strong, safe password.

Common Sense Education-Password Power-Up (Common Sense Media): Lesson Plan–How can a strong password help protect your privacy?

Internet Safety: Using Phone Verification (LearnFree): Learn how phone verification works to protect your identity online.

Accounts and Passwords (Digital Learn): Interactive module with four sections called Creating a Strong Account, Logging in to an Account, Account Security, and Practice.

Surf the Internet Securely (WisTech Online Basic Computer Skills MOOC): Interactive Module: learn to create and manage passwords, log in and out of accounts, and some general online safety tips. (Be sure to vet this resource before using it with students, as some information may be outdated.)

Google Applied Skills (Google): Google’s Applied Digital Skills is a free online digital skills curriculum. The Applied Digital Skills curriculum uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch using various Google apps. Click the link to see which Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons align with PA Digital Skill 2.3: Creates and Manages Usernames and Passwords. Look across the row for each lesson to see other skills and subject areas addressed by the lesson. Click on a lesson title in the first column of the spreadsheet to view the lesson. Instructors may want to review the Get Started Guide before using these lessons with students.

Creates, manages, and resets usernames and passwords. (INT 2.3.3)

Internet tips: Forgot Your Password? (LearnFree): Use these password recovery tips to get back into any account.

Create and Safeguard Passwords (Google Applied Digital Skills): Practice creating passwords with a spreadsheet and discover the best ways to keep them safe. (45-90 min)

Google Applied Skills (Google): Google’s Applied Digital Skills is a free online digital skills curriculum. The Applied Digital Skills curriculum uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch using various Google apps. Click the link to see which Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons align with PA Digital Skill 2.3: Creates and Manages Usernames and Passwords. Look across the row for each lesson to see other skills and subject areas addressed by the lesson. Click on a lesson title in the first column of the spreadsheet to view the lesson. Instructors may want to review the Get Started Guide before using these lessons with students.

Manages the files on a personal device with increasing independence, transfers files from one device to another, and explains when a file is or is not safe to transfer. (INT 2.4.2)

Google Docs: Managing Your Files (LearnFree): Learn how to manage and organize your Google Drive files.

Google Drive: Collaborating and Sharing (LearnFree): Learn how to manage and organize your Google Drive files.

Digital Literacy: Workplace Safety Lesson Plan (Teaching Skills that Matter Digital Literacy): This lesson plan includes instruction on sharing a Google Doc with your peers. It also includes performing a Google image search and formatting a Google doc.

Use Drive to Organize Files (Google Applied Digital Skills): Learn how to store, access, and share documents, presentations, forms, and photos in the cloud. (45-90 min)

Google Applied Skills (Google): Google’s Applied Digital Skills is a free online digital skills curriculum. The Applied Digital Skills curriculum uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch using various Google apps. Click the link to see which Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons align with PA Digital Skill 2.4: Manages and Shares Files. Look across the row for each lesson to see other skills and subject areas addressed by the lesson. Click on a lesson title in the first column of the spreadsheet to view the lesson. Instructors may want to review the Get Started Guide before using these lessons with students.

Manage files on unfamiliar devices, uses an efficient means to transfer files between devices, and quickly identifies potentially unsafe files. (INT 2.4.3)

Google Docs: Changing Ownership of a Doc (LearnFree): In this lesson, you’ll learn how to transfer ownership of a doc to someone else.

Google Applied Skills (Google): Google’s Applied Digital Skills is a free online digital skills curriculum. The Applied Digital Skills curriculum uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch using various Google apps. Click the link to see which Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons align with PA Digital Skill 2.4: Manages and Shares Files. Look across the row for each lesson to see other skills and subject areas addressed by the lesson. Click on a lesson title in the first column of the spreadsheet to view the lesson. Instructors may want to review the Get Started Guide before using these lessons with students.

Sets personal screen-time goals. (INT 2.5.2)

My Media Use: A Personal Challenge (Common Sense Media): Lesson Plan: What is your strategy for finding media balance?

The Health Effects of Screen Time (Common Sense Media): Lesson Plan: Can screen time be bad for us?

Build Healthy Digital Habits (Google Applied Digital Skills): Video and Activity: Create a healthy technology balance by reflecting on digital habits with one of three creative projects (6-9 hours).

Google Applied Skills (Google): Google’s Applied Digital Skills is a free online digital skills curriculum. The Applied Digital Skills curriculum uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch using various Google apps. Click the link to see which Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons align with PA Digital Skill 2.5: Practices Healthy Screen Time Habits. Look across the row for each lesson to see other skills and subject areas addressed by the lesson. Click on a lesson title in the first column of the spreadsheet to view the lesson. Instructors may want to review the Get Started Guide before using these lessons with students.

Monitors how effectively they are meeting personal screen-time goals and adjusts habits when necessary. (INT 2.5.3)

Google Applied Skills (Google): Google’s Applied Digital Skills is a free online digital skills curriculum. The Applied Digital Skills curriculum uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch using various Google apps. Click the link to see which Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons align with PA Digital Skill 2.5: Practices Healthy Screen Time Habits. Look across the row for each lesson to see other skills and subject areas addressed by the lesson. Click on a lesson title in the first column of the spreadsheet to view the lesson. Instructors may want to review the Get Started Guide before using these lessons with students.