Technology Basics
A portable computer that folds shut.
A Laptop.
True or False: Creating a unique or complex password can help keep my information safe in the digital world.
True.
A quick message sent to someone’s phone.
Text message
Name ONE popular search engine.
Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo.
A _______ is a trick or lie used to steal your money or personal information.
Hint: A fake message saying “You’ve won a prize!” that asks you for your credit card number or someone calling you stating you have to provide your information.
Scam.
Name ONE common technology device.
1) Computer, 2) Laptop, 3) Smartphone, 4) Tablet
True or False: Regularly backing up your important files and data to an external hard drive or cloud storage is one way to stay safe in the digital world.
True.
The digital version of sending a letter.
Email.
True or False: Disinformation is where false information is shared by accident without the intent to cause harm. For example - sharing inaccurate photos, quotes, or dates online because you believe them to be true.
False.
Misinformation: where false information is shared by accident without the intent to cause harm. For example - sharing inaccurate photos, quotes, or dates online because you believe them to be true.
Disinformation: false information shared deliberately to mislead or cause harm. For example - fabricated news stories and political propaganda
A type of scam where someone pretends to be a trusted company or person to get your personal info - like passwords or bank details.
Hint: An email that looks like it’s from your bank, asking you to “verify your account” by clicking a link.
Phishing
Name ONE area/component of digital literacy.
What is... 1) Basic computer skills, 2) Online safety + security, 3) Information literacy, or 4) Digital content creation.
Name ONE sign of a phishy text message.
1) Poor spelling/grammar, 2) Suspicious links, 3) Urgent action is required, 4) Wrong number of digits, 5) The message doesn't apply to you
A short word for a “software application.”
App.
What is an example of digital information?
Digital information includes things such as websites, emails, social media, videos, and apps. For example: News articles, recipe sites, health information, online review, weather, etc.
________ stands for malicious software. It’s a harmful program that can damage your computer, steal information, or track what you do online.
Hint: A virus or fake app that gets installed after clicking a bad link.
Malware
Where do you go to change brightness, volume, and font size?
Settings.
What is digital safety?
The ability to protecting personal information online. Example of digital risks can include: identity theft, viruses, and online scams.
A wireless networking technology that uses radio waves that connects us to internet access.
What does using quotation mark in a search do?
Find Exact Phrases, Titles, or Details.
________ help you control who can see your information online - like on Facebook, Google, or your Phone.
Hint: Choosing who can see your posts or turn off location sharing in your phone settings.
Privacy Settings.
Name ONE Significance of Digital Literacy in Today's World.
1) Staying Connected, 2) Access to Information, 3) Improved Healthcare, 4) Economic Empowerment, 5) Social Inclusion, 6) Lifelong Learning.
How do you know when a website can be trusted?
When it ends in: .edu, .org, .gov, or .com
Always important to be cautious with health, finance, and news information.
This feature lets you speak instead of type on a smartphone.
Voice-to-Text OR Dictation.
What does the "CRAAP" Test stand for?
Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose.
________ is a way to lock or scramble your data so only the right person can read it. It keeps your email, messages, and online payment private and secure.
Hint: When a website has “https://” at the beginning, it’s using encryption to protect your information.
Encryption.