Introduction

Welcome! The objective of the Basics Quests is to build important technology operations skills, vocabulary, and an understanding of using computing devices. There are main Quests (1-7) and some optional "Gold Quests" that are included for those wishing additional resources.

The New Location for the TECHNOLOGY SKILLS SURVEY & GOALS  (on the Basics.Q1 21t4s Technology Skills Survey & Goals Page)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. understand the fundamental concepts and features of the 21t4s website [Empowered Learner] 
  2. understand basic concepts of technology operations [Empowered Learner]
  3. set personal learning goals [Empowered Learner]
  4. engage in positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior [Digital Citizen]
  5. use technology to demonstrate their learning [Empowered Learner]
  6. manage their personal data for privacy, safety, and security [Digital Citizen]
  7. explore real-world issues around safety and security [Knowledge Constructor]

Basics Introduction Video (2:06), Direct Link

 QUEST 1: 21t4s INTRODUCTION

I am ready for Quest 1

 QUEST 2: WEB BROWSERS
I am ready for Quest 2

 QUEST 3: SCREEN CAPTURE
I am ready for Quest 3

 QUEST 4: SHORTCUTS & KEYBOARDING SKILLS
     I am ready for Quest 4

 QUEST 5: SAFE & SECURE
     I am ready for Quest 5

 QUEST 6: EMAIL
     I am ready for Quest 6

 QUEST 7: INTRODUCTION TO AI
I am ready for Quest 7

Basics Gold Quests

These are OPTIONAL Quests for those wishing to explore additional Basic activities.

Files and Domains

Techie Equipment

Valuable Communication Tools

IMMERSIVE READER

Learn more about Immersive Reader in Thing 4 Quest 6 Sweet Tools (with Google Docs or with Microsoft Word)
 

 

Basic Intro to Immersive Reader(5:41), Direct Link


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I have completed the Quests as assigned by my teacher.
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You can change the Quiz mode to Match, Test, Learn, Flash Cards, Spell using the selection list at the bottom right of the activity that says "Choose a Study Mode".

Vocabulary Quizlet Direct link to set.

 

COMPLETE URL

This is a link to the complete URL list. There is a separate sheet for each Thing. This list is being updated daily as links can go bad or newer content is added.

The sheets can be sorted by:
Screenshot of the top row of the Complete URL list column headers: Thing/Quest, Title, URL, 21t4s Category, Document Type

  • Thing/Quest
  • Title
  • URL
  • 21t4s Category (Websites, 21t4s documents & quizzes, 21t4s videos, videos from other sources, student checklist, teacher guide)
  • Document Type (Google and Microsoft applications, PDF, Quizlets, YouTube-SchoolTube-TeacherTube videos)

AWESOME INDEX

Use the Awesome Index to sort by Thing#Quest#, Technology Standards, Interactive/Self-Guided activities, Key Vocabulary, Content Area, Teacher Guides, and Applications.

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