Class information
CIS120 Digital Literacy
- CRN: 22893
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online, Available 24/7
From March 31 through June 14, 2025, Erin Lin
- Online, Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
This is an asynchronous class, meaning that there will be no live Zoom lecture sessions or scheduled meetings. All course materials and assignments can be accessed and completed on your own time. The weekly due date is Sunday 11:59 PM.
Course Topics
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
- Google Drive and Google Docs
- The Internet, Web, and strategies for searching
- Digital Citizenship and Social Media
- Major figures in the history of computers
- Emerging technology
- Basics of computer hardware, software, and operating systems
- Strategies for purchasing new devices
- Security and the ubiquity of databases
- Strategies for online collaboration
Grading Based on:
- 60% Assignments
- 20% Discussions
- 15% Practice Activities
- 5% Knowledge Checkpoints
No textbook for this class
This class introduces Microsoft Office 365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). These programs will also be used to complete assignments related to computer concepts. This class is best suited to Windows based PCs.
If a student is using an Mac computer or a computer with Linux as the operating system, then PCC will provide them with a program named Propeller at no cost so that they can connect online with a Windows based computer on a PCC campus. By using Propeller the student can login to virtual Windows desktop over the Internet.
Please note that a Google Chromebook is not recommended to use for this class.
Technology
- Meets the technology Requirements for taking an online course at PCC
- A recommended Internet Browser installed
- Ability to use Google Drive and Google Docs
- Ability to install or access Microsoft Office 2019 programs which can be obtained for free through PCC’s Microsoft Office 365 for Education licensing
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online and remote teaching technical requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Online prerequisite: Start Guide for Online Learning
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.
The Start Guide is not required for remote classes but strongly recommended.