Nearly all of us interact with technology every day for many different reasons. Employers or educational institutions require you to use these digital skills in the workplace or while studying. This page has been created to help you improve your basic digital literacies to ease the possible struggles of a more digital world. Aims of the page:
- Understand emails
- How to organise your files and folders
- Be able to use Microsoft 365
Think about what things are now done digitally in your workplace/life.How would you rate your current digital skills? |
Emails are an essential communication tool in both your studies and professional environments. They are used to exchange information, request assistance, schedule meetings, and share updates. You will often use emails to contact instructors, fellow students, or industry professionals.
Logging into your emails and sending an email
The video below will show you how to access your student email through either the CDU portal or outlook.com and show you the steps to sending an email. Although this has been designed using the CDU email, the skill you learn is the same for almost all other email providers.
Email terminology
In your inbox, there might be some terminology you are not familiar with. Click on the hotspots below to see where you can find the sections you are most likely to use and a brief explanation of what they mean.
How to write a quality email
A clear, concise email ensures the recipient quickly understands the purpose of the message without having to sift through unnecessary information. It saves time for both the sender and recipient, making communication more efficient and effective.
A well-structured email also reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings and ensures that the key points, requests, or actions are highlighted, leading to quicker responses and better outcomes. Look below at a suggested structure and some tips for your next email to your lecturers.
Folder organisation
This section will cover how to create folders and the best practice of how to name your files. Follow along with this interactive book, watch the videos and answer the questions that follow.
Naming and organising your files
Naming your files is a good habit to start early on. It promotes confidence that you can find the correct file and ensures you always upload the most complete, recent version when submitting your assignment
Navigate through the pages of the interactive book below, and complete the task at the end.
Practice
Go into your Documents. How would you rate your file organisation? Use some of the things you just learn from the videos to better organise your files.
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud-based suite of productivity tools that includes applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive, along with collaboration tools such as Teams. It is important for TAFE students because it provides easy access to essential software for creating documents, managing data, and communicating with instructors and peers.
With cloud integration, students can store files, collaborate in real time, and access their work from any device, making it a flexible and essential tool for managing academic tasks, group projects, and communication in a modern learning environment.
The apps you'll need
While Microsoft Office 365 offers a wide range of applications, you will likely use some more than others. Look at the hotspots below and see of the apps that you will use the most during your time at TAFE@CDU.
Reflect on your learning
| 1 | Revisit the self-analysis quiz at the top of the page. How would you rate your skills now? |
| 2 | Remember that making mistakes isn't a bad thing. They are a normal part of learning and can help you to improve. |
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