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Digital Literacy Elementary School Lesson

Introduces beginner students in lower elementary grades to concepts about computers, computing, and digital literacy.

Digital Literacy Elementary School Lesson

Introduces beginner students in lower elementary grades to concepts about computers, computing, and digital literacy.

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Computers and Digital Literacy Course

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26 Activities

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Recommended for Ages 5+

Web iPad

No Prerequisites

Digital Literacy

Tynker's engaging videos introduce young learners to key ideas of digital literacy, such as how computers work, how they've changed our lives, how they handle data, how to stay safe online, and much more. Cybersecurity, digital citizenship, and the Internet are introduced by a cast of colorful Tynker characters.

What Kids Learn

  • Understand how computers are used
  • Watch 26 engaging video episodes
  • Learn about computer parts and devices
  • Understand digital data and files
  • Explore Internet safety and etiquette

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Kids learn on their own with a guided, hands-on approach that individualizes the learning experience. Tynker's online courses provide a complete learning system for your child to master the fundamentals of programming. Tynker's visual programming language makes it easy to learn, and once kids gain proficiency, they can seamlessly transition to Javascript coding within the Tynker learning system. Enroll in one of our plans for unlimited play across all courses.

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Tynker's self-guided lessons break down coding concepts while solving puzzles and making cool apps.

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Quick practice quizzes and assessment tests evaluate a child's comprehension of subjects taught.

Captivating Topics

There's always something to learn with multiple subjects, projects, and coding languages available.

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What is a Computer?

What makes a computer, exactly? Learn about how they work.

6 Modules:

  • Paperwork Panic
  • Enter Digiball
  • What's In, What's Out?
  • Puffball Party
  • World Inside
  • The Mystery Device
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What Do We Use Computers For?

Computers have many places in our modern life.

3 Modules:

  • The Call Conundrum
  • Packing Problem
  • The Special Class
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Data

What is data? Learn about information, how to learn from it, and how a computer handles it.

5 Modules:

  • The Sock Race
  • The Missing Sock
  • The Sock Situation
  • The Rumbling Monster
  • The Annual Sock Party
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When Something Doesn't Work

Tips and tricks to troubleshoot common computer errors.

2 Modules:

  • Error Terror
  • Game On!
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Algorithms and Programming

Learn about the programming process.

4 Modules:

  • Watch Your Step
  • Follow the Manual
  • The Emergency
  • Ask Permission First
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Online Safety

Get familiar with the Internet... and how to navigate it safely and respectfully.

4 Modules:

  • A Safe Place
  • Guard It!
  • Password Fiasco
  • The Secret Message
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Then Versus Now

Technology has changed much over the years. Let's take a closer look.

2 Modules:

  • A Karate Tale
  • Then vs Now

Algorithms & Programming

Arrange commands in code to produce desired solutions.

Troubleshooting

Identify computer errors and test potential solutions.

Data

Categorize and apply different forms of digital data.

Networking

Describe the structure of a digital network.

Digital Citizenship

List ways to conduct oneself politely and responsibly online.

Cybersecurity

Identify multiple methods to keep digital data safe.

Computing Elements

List common components of computing systems.

Computing Applications

Describe multiple use cases of computing and computer programs in real life.

Impact of Computing

Discuss how computing has changed and will continue to change our everyday lives.

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