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Digital Literacy Elementary School Lesson

Introduces students in upper elementary grades to concepts about computers, networks, security, and digital literacy.

Cybersecurity and Digital Literacy Course

Beginner Level
100% Online
7 Lessons
45 Activities
Ada and Friends Officer Webster Crystal Rush Troll Friends Flight Test Glitch Minion Menace Candy Shower

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Recommended for Ages 8+

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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

  • Learn about computer applications
  • Watch 45 fun and engaging episodes
  • Understand how the Internet works
  • Troubleshoot common computer problems
  • Explore passwords and cybersecurity

How Kids Learn with Tynker

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.

Game-Based Learning

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

Interactive Assessments

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.

System Requirements

Online courses require a desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet connection and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required.

What is a Computer?

Learn what defines a computer and how they work.

7 Activities:

  • Welcome Home!
  • The Bow Trick
  • A Cooking Partner
  • Watch Ada!
  • Map Off
  • Blast Off!
  • Flight Test

How Computers are Used

See several examples of computers in action and the sort of work they can handle.

8 Activities:

  • Alarming Times
  • Crystal Rush
  • Officer Webster
  • Rise of GB
  • Minion Menace
  • Fortify!
  • Game of Talents
  • Rules of Candy

Troubleshooting

Get comfortable solving problems when a computer doesn't behave as expected.

3 Activities:

  • Beat the Heat
  • Surprise Visit
  • Trick or Treat!

The Internet

A great network of connected computers forms the internet. Let's demystify it!

6 Activities:

  • A Gut Feeling
  • Mission Vortex
  • Crystal Crisis
  • The IP Switch
  • Minion Mania!
  • Cloudy Day

Algorithms and Programming

Could you be a programmer? Let's learn how to think algorithmically.

6 Activities:

  • Candy Shower
  • Showdown Prep
  • All-Go-Rhythm
  • Alarm Bells
  • Drone Master
  • Panic Bolt

Digital Citizenship

It's up to you to be a good citizen of the digital age.

9 Activities:

  • Photo Dispute
  • A Helping Hand
  • Need for Security
  • Prank War
  • Find My Gadget
  • Double Agent
  • Crystal Confidence
  • Fashion Statement
  • Dinosaur Attack

Past, Present, and Future

Computing has changed a lot over the years... and will continue to change!

6 Activities:

  • Bot's Own Story
  • Total Drama
  • Mission Possible
  • Let Us In
  • The Wrong Order
  • Roll-a-Poster

Networking

attribution

computer applications

computer basics

computer errors

computer evolution

computing applications

computing careers

computing devices

copyright

cybersecurity

data analysis

data storage

data visualization

decomposition

digital citizenship

flexible sequencing

hardware

input/output

internet

passwords

sequencing

software

troubleshooting

usability and accessibility

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