NEMISA Free Digital Literacy Course for Education Assistants: All education assistants are required to complete a NEMISA online training course: The National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) offers free courses for education assistants. These courses aim to equip education assistants with the necessary skills and knowledge to assist teachers and students in the classroom.
The courses cover a wide range of topics, including effective communication, classroom management, teaching strategies, and the use of technology in education. They are designed to help education assistants develop the skills and knowledge needed to support teachers in delivering high-quality education to students.
One of the benefits of the NEMISA free courses is that they are accessible online, making it easier for education assistants to learn at their own pace and in their own time. The courses are also available in multiple languages, which ensures that education assistants from diverse backgrounds can access them.
Course Structure: Digital Literacy Course for Education Assistants
5 Day Training in Digital Literacy
Purpose of the training
- To give the knowledge and skills needed by participants entering the Digital Literacy space.
- To empower participants with this knowledge to comfortably and confidently operate in the Digital Literacy environment SA.
- To respond to the challenges of the economic environment.
The rationale of the course
- Digital Literacy is an important skill in any business today; therefore the course is designed to meet the needs of participants in all sectors.
- The course aims to develop informed and skilled participants that can apply the acquired skills in any industry.
- The acquired skills contribute to improved productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Outcomes of the course
- The Internet
- Cloud Storage
- Social Media & Blogging
- Mail & Messaging
- Digital Awareness: Information Ethics
Day 1 – The Internet
Accessing the Internet
- Explain the concepts and terms of the Internet.
- Use a browser to display websites
- Navigate the Internet.
- Use a Search Engine.
- Search for information on the Internet
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use.
Day 1 – Cloud Storage
Access and Use Internet Applications
- Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates various internet applications.
- Describe the latest internet applications, including web-based email, instant messaging and Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use.
Day 2 – Digital Awareness
Information Ethics
- Digital Citizenship, Cyber Security, Cyber Safety & Cyber Crime
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use.
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use.
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Electronic Messaging Use.
Day 3 – Mail & Messaging
Instant Messaging & Electronic Mail
- Explain the concepts and terms of electronic messaging.
- Create and send E-mail messages.
- Create and send instant messages.
- Receive and respond to e-mails.
- Receive and respond to instant messages.
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Instant Messaging Use.
Day 3 – Social Media & Blogging
Access and Use Internet Applications
- Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates various internet applications.
- Describe the latest internet applications, including web-based email, instant messaging and Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use
Day 4 – The Internet | Branding
Online Personal Branding
- Personal Branding
- Managing your online brand Presenting yourself for work/business
Day 5 – Recap
- Complete outstanding tasks for each module
- Finalize all tasks
- File management of tasks
- Prepare learner evidence efficiently