L1 - Using Devices and Handling Information

Introduction to and overview of Skills Area 1 – Using devices and handling information Devices
Applications
System settings
Internet – navigation and searches
Storing, organizing and retrieving information
Device and software problems
Applying solutions to technical problems or correcting system/user errors

Outcome:
This resource is aimed at helping student pass their Entry Level 3 Digital Fuctional Skills qualification.

Learners will be able to use some keywords in the correct context and identify some interconnectedness of the type of device with its connectivity and uses, either in their daily life or in a work context
Device types - desktop, laptop, mobile, smart

Features - input (keyboard, touchscreen, mouse, mousepad, scanner, microphone, camera)
Features - output (monitor/screen, speaker, printer, camera)
Uses -
• Communication (phone/video call, email, social media)
• Creating/editing documents
• Media (images, text, video, audio, stream, livestream)
• Lifestyle (entertainment, games, health and fitness, social media)
• Online transactions (services, financial)