{"id":75,"date":"2026-04-23T15:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/sdl\/?page_id=75"},"modified":"2026-04-23T18:31:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:31:39","slug":"staying-connected","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/sdl\/staying-connected\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Connected"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group pixels seafoam-pixels has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading pixels\">Staying Connected<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This module introduces the skills needed to edit documents online, connect with friends over video call, and navigate social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j_FivdHMvEY?rel=0\" rel=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3d213aab wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/sdl\/computer-skill-basics\/\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-left\"><\/span>&nbsp; Previous Lesson<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/sdl\/online-safety-and-cybersecurity\/\">Next Lesson &nbsp;<span class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-mist-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating Google Docs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start on either the docs website (docs.google.com) or the google drive website (drive.google.com)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log-in with your google account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can then create a blank document or use a template and edit the content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the title to rename<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File tab \u2013 downloading, copying document, deleting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit tab \u2013 copy and paste, undo\/redo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert tab \u2013 to add images, tables, links, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Format tab \u2013 to change how the text looks\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Size, spacing, lists, page numbers, headers\/footers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools tab \u2013 grammar, word count, voice to text feature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Calling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Facetime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the bottom of the app screen, there is a \u201cNew Call\u201d button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After clicking this, choose the contact you would like to start a facetime with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u201cFacetime\u201d button at the bottom of the screen, and it will begin the call<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the bottom of the app screen, tab the \u201cCalls\u201d tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then tap the \u201cNew Call\u201d button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the contact you would like to call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can choose a voice call or a video call<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/sdl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/1-1-831x1024-1.png\" alt=\"Maggie Trowbridge\" class=\"wp-image-54 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/sdl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/1-1-831x1024-1.png 831w, https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/sdl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/1-1-831x1024-1-243x300.png 243w, https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/sdl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/1-1-831x1024-1-768x946.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maggie Trowbridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"subtitle\">Digital Literacy Educator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maggie focuses on helping older adults feel confident and capable in today\u2019s digital world. 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