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)

Quests 1-4

These Quests help you learn to navigate the 21Things, capture your screen, use shortcuts and tips using a web browser.

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
this includes Keyboarding Skills

I am ready for Quest 4

Quests 5-6

These Quests have activities to help you improve your computing knowledge and skills.

QUEST 5: SAFE & SECURE

I am ready for Quest 5

QUEST 6: EMAIL

I am ready for Quest 6

Basics Introduction Video (2:06), Direct Link

 

 

QUEST 7: INTRODUCTION TO AI

Introduces You To Artificial Intelligence through some short videos, examples, an AI Playground, and looks at Ethics and Privacy.

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 how to have the text on the page read out loud, or translated to another language. Expand the content box below.

IMMERSIVE READER

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

 


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I have completed the Quests as assigned by my teacher.
Go to the Graduation Page for this Thing

 

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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