Technology Skills for Kids

This is a series of 12 picture books that teach kids about safe & responsible technology use.

Book 1 – “Mental Preparation”

Our devices only know what we tell them therefore we must be very careful what we tell them.

Book 2 – “Graphical User Interfaces”

Fun fact: GUIs begin on a graphic designer’s drawing board.

Book 3 – “Technology Basics”

“Wilby” unknowingly performed the select all keyboard shortcut as he was in the midst of typing a very long email message.

Book 4 – “Technology Toolbox: Brain, Internet Connection & Search”

Positive collaborations (i.e. working together to achieve a clearly defined goal) are always very rewarding.

Book 5 – “Technology Toolbox: Forms & Menus”

“noodle around” for menus

Book 6 – “Building Your Technology Foundation: Overview, Geeky Terms and Passwords”

It is important to have a strong technology foundation.

Book 7 – “Building Your Technology Foundation: Know What You Are Using”

“Tough Cookie” is searching the web for info on his “old” device.

Book 8 – “Building Your Technology Foundation: Free From Malware”

computer gone mad! — Outsourcing the administration of your device is another great way to get malware installed onto it and/or locked out of it.

Book 9 – “File Management”

Keep track of your files! — In a nutshell, you may not be able get something done (e.g. complete a homework assignment), if you do not have the necessary files.

Book 10 – “Good Help is (not) Hard to Find”

teamwork — There is no “I” in TEAM.

Book #11 – Tech Use Tales: “Ed Loves Trains”

As Ed was creating his presentation on the history of trains, he sought out good help (and good fellowship) — As Ed was creating his presentation on the history of trains, he sought out good help (and good fellowship).

Book #12 -Tech Use Tales: “Rory the Writer”

rory the writer — Sometimes technology use calls for some detective work!

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