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Digital Literacy: Tutorial 3: How To Use Digital Communication Tools

By following this guide on digital literacy, users will be able to communicate, use and apply digital technology in multiple formats presented via computers and perform tasks effectively in a digital environment.

How to use digital communication tools

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This step-by-step guide explains how to create images for the web, ranging from width and height to saving format. (Used with permission from: Amy Goodloe)

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Being digital literate is also being able to use shared technology where you can upload files and share folders, for example share a folder with your lecturers or group. Google Drive is a free tool where you can create and share files and folders with others. This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to use Google Drive.  (Used with permission from: Amy Goodloe)

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Copying and pasting a URL into your document is not the right way. You need to hyperlink the URL to a clickable word.  This step-by-step guide illustrates how to create a hyperlink.  (Used with permission from: Amy Goodloe)

This resource presents a step-by-step illustrated guide how to create a PowerPoint slide for presentation.
Source: Andrew Childress, 2018

This step-by-step tutorial takes you through the functionalities of  Microsoft Word, such as text formatting and using the Microsoft Word tabs.