The DigitalSmarts program is a series of eight hour-long workshops designed to teach important everyday digital skills. The workshops include hands-on activities and videos and cover topics such as: protecting privacy and security online, job searching, shopping and banking online, using social media, searching the internet effectively and managing screen time for kids.
Discover Online Safety covers topics including making strong passwords, downloading apps safely, and avoiding online scams.
Slideshow (PPT)
Practice Sheet (PDF)
Work Sheet (PDF)
Work Sheet (PDF)
Pre-workshop poll: http://bit.ly/safetypoll1
Quiz 1: http://bit.ly/discoverquiz1
Quiz 2: http://bit.ly/discoverquiz2
Post-workshop poll: http://bit.ly/safetypoll2
The program is made possible thanks to funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Digital Literacy Exchange Program.