IC3

Global Standard 6
Internet and Computing Core Certification Guide for the Modern World
Using Windows 10 & Office 2019
Courseware 7510

Course Description
This course is designed to introduce what digital literacy means and addresses current computing concepts for
being online, include using the cloud and mobile devices. Students will understand and demonstrate how to find
and validate research results, becoming productive as they collaborate and communicate with others to create
content in modern digital environments.

The new structure is a comprehensive list of credentials that use seven digital literacy domains to successfully
understand and apply these skills. These skills are built through three certification exams designed for basic,
intermediate, and advanced levels.

• Level 1 introduces fundamental concepts and essential components.

• Level 2 builds on the knowledge covered in Level 1 to apply a working knowledge to each of the seven
domain skills at this level.

• Level 3 focuses on concepts for an advanced understanding of digital literacy and builds skills for a
technical foundation to succeed in educational and employment paths.

This courseware is targeted towards people who are new to computers or have limited exposure to a computer
prior to taking this course. The intent of this courseware is to introduce computer knowledge and skill sets that a
participant can acquire and then apply to tasks he/she may want to perform on a computing device.

Course Length: 20-30 hours

Course Prerequisites
This courseware is targeted towards people who are new to computers or have limited exposure to a computer
prior to taking this course. The intent of this courseware is to introduce computer knowledge and skill sets that a
participant can acquire and then apply to tasks he/she may want to perform on a computing device.

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Level 1– Fundamental Concepts

This exam covers a foundational understanding of concepts and essential components.

Lesson 1: Technology Basics Lesson 2: Digital Citizenship Lesson 6: Collaboration

What is an Operating System? Managing Your Digital Identity Digital Collaboration
Desktop Operating Systems Digital Footprints Real-Time and Delayed
Mobile Operating Systems Online is Forever Communications
Meet the Web Browser Why Is Your Digital Identity Collaboration Tools
Using the Address Bar Important? Office 365
Browser Scroll Bars Online Behavior Built-in Content Management
Browser Windows (Tabs) Researching Information Co-authoring Documents in
Hyperlinks in the Browser Lesson 3: Information SharePoint
Popular Browsers Management Using Digital Etiquette
Accessing Information Searching for Information Lesson 7: Safety and Security
Having Online Accounts Using Search Engines The Need for Security
Navigating in Windows Using Digital Content Identifying Risks
Navigating on Mobile OS Connecting to Networks
Lesson 4: Content Creation
Identifying Devices Using Public Computers
Using Microsoft Word
Input Devices Social Engineering
Identifying Common Features
Output Devices Phishing
Entering and Editing Text
Connectors Conducting Safe E-Commerce
Selecting Text
Software Transactions
Saving Documents
Application Programs Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Starting a New Document
Web Apps User Names and Passwords
Applying Formatting
Proprietary and Open-Source Keeping Your Account Safe
Formatting the Document
Operating Systems Data Collection Technology
What is PowerPoint?
Obtaining Software Cookies
What Does a Presentation
Recognizing Basic Hardware Browsing History
Include?
Desktop Computers Private Browsing
Looking at the Edit Screen
Laptop (or Notebook) Computers and Your Health
Creating Presentations
Computers Cyber Bullying
Changing Slide Size Options
Chromebooks Harassment
Saving a Presentation
Tablets Ergonomic Best Practices
Displaying Information in the
Smart Phones
Presentation
All-in-One Computers
Managing the Slides
Understanding Memory
Using Select versus Edit Mode
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Formatting Text
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Inserting Pictures
Understanding Storage
Referencing Information
Common Storage Devices
Backing Up Your Work
Identifying Operating Systems
Backing Up Your Personal Files
Mobile Operating Systems
Preparing to Print
Popular Operating Systems
Networking Concepts Lesson 5: Communication
Infrastructure Is Everything We Are Social Beings
Ethernet Standards and Cables How Do We Share Information?
Network Interface Card (NIC) Social Media Networks
Wireless Connections (Wi-Fi) Popular Social Media Networks
Troubleshooting Connection Interacting with Others
Issues Responding to Email
Communications

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Level 2 – Working Experience

This exam covers concepts related to a working knowledge of seven skill groups.

Lesson 8: Technology Basics Lesson 11: Content Creation Lesson 12: Communication
Global and Profile-Specific Structuring Documents Interacting with Others Online
Settings Using Styles Electronic Mail (Email)
The Settings App Using Headers and Footers Messaging Applications
Browser Preferences and Creating a Table of Contents Phone Calls
Settings Using Track Changes Online Conferencing
Using a Digital Calendar Using Common Shortcuts Forums
Creating an Appointment Preparing Presentations Web Sites
Working with Multiple Animating Objects Finding Community Services
Calendars Customizing the Animation Buying Online
Creating Tasks Applying Slide Transitions Exercise Skepticism
Using Automated Methods Using Microsoft Excel Always Use Secured
Cloud Computing Concepts Understanding Basic Transactions
Using the AutoCorrect and Terminology Purchasing Apps
AutoComplete Features Entering Data in the Worksheet Streaming
Adjusting Common Hardware Creating a New Blank Business Applications
Settings Workbook Costs of Streaming
Using Printers Creating a New Workbook from Lesson 13: Collaboration
Connecting Printers a Template Collaboration Tools
Identifying Devices and Saving Workbooks Microsoft 365
Connections Selecting Cells Co-authoring on Content
Processors Formatting Cells Collaborating in Virtual Meetings
Video Ports and Connectors Formatting Numbers and
Lesson 14: Safety and Security
Ethernet Cables Decimal Digits
Staying Safe and Healthy While
Lesson 9: Digital Citizenship Changing Cell Alignment
Online
Using a Personal and Professional Changing Fonts and Sizes
Ergonomics
Identity Managing Worksheets
Unplugging Online
Aliases Editing Images
Identifying Mental Health Issues
Maintaining Site Credentials Editing Videos
Catfishing
Etiquette Considerations Keyboarding
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Responding to Others Managing Files
Posting
Sharing Content Drive Letters
Protecting Your Devices
Keeping Up with Technology Folders and Subfolders
Using Encryption
Looking at Personal Directories and Paths
Blocking Camera Access
Responsibilities Connecting “Smart” Devices
Protecting Your Files
File and Folder Permissions
Lesson 10: Information File and Folder Permissions
Understanding Local and
Management
Remote Locations
Searching Online
Compressing Files
Narrowing the Search Results
Using Password Protection
Accessing the Search Results
Managing Document Versions
Collecting Online Data
Knowing How to Reuse Resources
Static and Dynamic Web Pages
Intellectual Property
Database Driven Web Pages
Copyright
How Can I Determine If Data
Plagiarism
Has Been Collected?
Public Domain
How is Data Being Collected?
Creative Commons
Design Elements in Content
Presenting Information

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Level 3- Advanced Concepts

This exam covers advanced concepts to apply a technical foundation for educational and employment paths that
support the development of more specialized technological skills.

Lesson 15: Technology Basics Lesson 21: Safety and Security

How to Know What to Get or Use Securing Your Device
Checking the System Scanning Your Device
Requirements Antivirus Software
Application Software Transferring Devices to Others
Requirements Resetting Mobile Devices
Troubleshooting Identifying the Impact of Digital
Is it Hardware or Software? Tools and Technologies
Connection Issues
Getting Technical Support
Licensing Software
Setting Software Defaults
Using Common Features
Lesson 16: Digital Citizenship
Protecting Identities
Being a Good Digital Citizen
Reporting Harmful Behavior
Who NOT to Report to
Lesson 17: Information
Management
Creating an Effective Search
Using Boolean Operators
Using HTML Objects
Advanced Search Pages
Researching Information
Assessing the Information
Lesson 18: Content Creation
Working with Digital Media
Using Visual Data
Managing Digital Information
Ensuring Accessibility
Understanding Intellectual
Property
Protecting Intellectual Property
Planning a Digital Project
Lesson 19: Communication
Managing Digital Communications
Communicating to Resolve Issues
Lesson 20: Collaboration
Collaborating to Resolve Issues
Contributing on Projects

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