This collection of courses helps learners build knowledge around using and
problem-solving with digital tools in different areas of daily life. While topics are
similar to Digital Skills courses in English and Spanish, English for Digital Skills
courses introduce concepts in simpler English, are at a slower pace, and highlight
key vocabulary to introduce English terms.
- Course for English Language Learners.
- Suitable for high beginner to intermediate English Language Learners and
above. - Each unit is a collection of short lessons that are 3 minutes or fewer. Units
usually take an hour or less to complete - Designed with reference to national and international digital skills frameworks
competencies (Northstar, Essential Digital Skills UK, Google, GSMA Mobile
Internet Skills Toolkit, TCALL: Texas A&M)
Unit 1: How to Use a Job Search Website
Get started with a popular job search website. Learn how to quickly find the best job
postings for you.
Unit 2: How to Fill Out an Online Job Application
Look at different examples of online applications and troubleshoot common issues
with online forms.
Unit 3:How to Use and Manage Your Email Inbox
Explore tips for sending and receiving emails, and using your email inbox during the
job search.
Unit 4: Intro to Google Docs
Get started with word processing with a free tool. Learn how to get to, create, edit,
and save a document, and the basics of document organization.
Unit 5: How to Use Google Docs Templates to Create a Resume
Learn how to create and customize a resume with Google Docs by using features
such as: cut, copy and paste, undo and redo, font styles, and more.
Unit 6: – Intro to Google Sheets
Learn how to create a spreadsheet for making lists, budgeting, and more. Get
started using features such as: merging and formatting cells and adding a formula.
Unit 7: Intro to Google Slides
Learn how to create and customize a slideshow for presentations by changing
themes, adding text boxes, duplicating slides, and more.
Unit 8: How to Send Your Google Files in an Email
How can you share your professional or personal work with others? Learn how to
add your work as an attachment or a link to your email, and safety tips for sending
and opening attachments in email.