Techie Advice For High Schoolers

Techie Advice For High Schoolers ~ Episode 372 Are you interested in techie advice that is most important to learn, especially for kids before they leave home? What should your high schooler know before they graduate? Today we discuss Techie advice with our resident expert, Meryl van der Merwe the podcaster at HomeschoolingwithTechnology.com Thanks to our sponsor - Reading Eggs - you can find out more information about their award-winning reading program here! Here is Meryl van der Merwe's website is Funda Funda Academy here. It is never to early to begin! But, if you have an upcoming highschooler or soon to be graduate they should know the following techie advice. In fact, it is never too old to learn. (Yes, parents I'm talking to you!) Techie Advice For Students Computer basics:  * This includes installing software, knowing how to organize files and folders, how to take a screenshot * How to troubleshoot problems on your computer or electronic devices. How to navigate online classes * Should know how to submit assignments online * Contact teachers * Find assignment deadlines Be familiar with Google Drive apps * They should be able to use Google Docs, Sheets, Forms and Slide * How to use and understand how to work with others online Know how to find credible sources * Should know about Google Scholar * How to find sources they can use for research papers, know how to spot fake news Know how to spot phishing attempts * They should know what to look for in phishing emails and phone calls * Be vigilant, if it sounds to good to be true it probably is. Should know basic video and digital graphic creation * They should be able to make screencast videos * Do basic video editing * Create graphics using tools like Canva They should know basic coding * They do not need to be proficient coders, but as coding will be part of most jobs of the future, a basic understanding is necessary * Look at some of the following: FundaFunda Academy offers a Computer Applications class  - https://www.fundafundaacademy.com/product/computer-fundamentals/ which includes digital literacy and covers points 1 - 7. They also offer programming classes, including a free 4 module Intro to Game Programming Class. https://www.fundafundaacademy.com/product/introduction-to-game-programming-lite/  The best ways to prepare as a highschool homeschooler for jobs in the tech field?    * Make sure they are very familiar with computer technology * Include basic coding in what they learn. FundaFunda Academy offers online classes in Scratch