Our Promise: All students will have the chance to learn how to navigate technology
At Grand Valley, we address the diverse access and literacy needs of incoming students through curricular and co-curricular experiences, equipping them with the essential skills to succeed academically.
Modules' Catalog and Contents
Essential Tech Skills
The Essential Tech Skills module provides an overview of the basic computing skills required to succeed academically. It connects learners to university resources that sustain their engagement through co-curricular activities.
Topics
- Operating Systems
- Essential Software
- File Types and Shortcuts
- Saving/ Exporting Documents
- Desktop vs. web-based apps
- Bookmarks
- Privacy Awareness
- Netiquette
- Collaboration Tools
- Library Resources
- File Management
The Cybersafety module provides lessons that teach learners how to safely navigate technology and protect themselves from cyberattacks. It connects learners to university resources that sustain their engagement through co-curricular activities.
Topics
- Password Management
- Data Breach Risks
- Multi-factor Authentication
- Okta @ GVSU
- Network Security
- Social Media Safety
- Software Updates
- Phishing and Smishing
AI Module
(coming soon; expected Fall 2026)
This new module will discuss the impact of using Generative AI in a learner’s journey, addressing the benefits and drawbacks of AI usage in Higher Education. It will encourage students to think more critically about AI adoption and how it may impact their intellectual development.
Adopt the Modules in your Courses
The modules are available in Blackboard, under the Digital Skills for College Success course. You may also wish to show the promotional video on this page in your classes. Upon completion, each student can download a certificate of completion that they can submit to you via a Blackboard assignment.
Training Completion Results
2752
Completed the Essential Tech Skills Learning Module online
(Source: data from December 2025)
1529
Completed the Cybersafety for Students Learning Module online
(Source: data from December 2025)
Questions?
- For technical questions, submit an eLearning Help ticket.
- Faculty interested in incorporating technical and digital literacy skills into their courses may contact Avery Olearczyk, Digital Literacy Librarian, at [email protected].