ELA 011 — Digital and Information Skills for Beginning English Literacy Learners
Introduces the use of computer, digital and information literacy skills for Adult Education NRS (National Reporting System) Beginning ELL learners. Focuses on familiarizing learners with very basic keyboarding functions and word processing. Introduces components of the Web and accessing a website using a browser such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome. Develops critical thinking skills by recalling, organizing and comparing facts and basic concepts. Topics may include life skills, civic engagement, academic skill development and workforce/career preparation. This is the first in a sequence of four courses for students of English who may have limited native language literacy skills. Students must take a language proficiency test before enrolling. Carries no transfer credit. May be repeated three times.