Principles of Digital Technology Unit 01 Digital Literacy In this unit, we look at some foundational principles when it comes to digital literacy. This presentation covers the definition and importance of digital literacy and the differences between digital and analog signals. We then jump into an overview of how to convert between base-10, binary, and hexadecimal. We look at the different types of computing platforms and components. We end with an introduction to computer troubleshooting. Aligned Courses: The Principles of Digital Technology course has been designed to work in the following classes: Principles of Information Technology (High School) Introduction to Computers (High School) Introduction to Computers (College) Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS) (College) CompTIA ITF+ certification preparation Unit Objectives: At the completion of this topic, students will be able to: Define digital literacy Explain how digital technology can help an individual professionally and personally Compare and contrast digital and analog signals Compare and contrast notational systems Compare and contrast common units of measure Use the correct system of measurements for applicable digital devices List and describe common computing platforms List and describe some common computer components Describe the CompTIA ITF+ troubleshooting methodology Arrange the CompTIA ITF+ troubleshooting steps in the correct order