Digital Literacy (9 of 10)

Details: For this assignment, you will create an instruction sheet that illustrates and explains how to use some aspect of technology. It can be something like a social media site or app or could be explaining how to do a certain task on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Check below for an example as well as the rubric for this assignment.

Please note: The examples (see below) for this assignment were completed using Google Draw or Microsoft's Visio. Consider using one of these applications to create your final product. However, if you want to use another application, talk it over with your teacher. The final product should be only a one instruction sheet (one-pager) and you should be able to share it with your teacher. If you use Google Draw, share it with your teacher through Google Drive. If you use Visio you can share it through Office365. If you use another application, then provide the shared link to the assignment in a Google Document and share it with your teacher.

Deciding on your topic. Narrow it down: Remember, you are only highlighting something from an online service or product. In a one sheet instruction guide, you cannot possibly cover everything about the service or product. So for example, if you decided to focus on a social media platform such as Twitter, decide who your audience is. Are they users who already have Twitter, but maybe need help using it? If so then, you would focus on one feature of Twitter that maybe they are not using or not using well. You could also focus on how to sign up for a service, like the example below.

The Google Drive Example: Click here to see the example.

See the Microsoft Visio example below: 

Click on image to enlarge

Taking a ScreenShot in Windows and selecting the portion you want 

Hold down these three keys: Logo Key + Shift + S

Taking a Screenshot on a Mac and selecting the portion you want

Hold down these three keys: Shift + Command + 4

If you need more instructions:

Click here (snipping tool) (Windows) And click here for the Mac. 

The Rubric

• The online service/product being explored and the purpose for the instruction sheet is effectively explained.
• The finished assignments includes clear step by step directions and/or detailed labelling.
• Graphics and images that were used are clear and easy to read and follow.
• The overall layout is appealing and makes it is easy to navigate through the instructions.
• Other learning resources are included and any safety concerns are addressed (passwords/privacy). 

(4 pts each for a total of 20 pts)