Understanding your Device and Operating Environment

Topic outline

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  General

  
  

  Objective: Enable MoE staff and partners to confidently use digital tools for collecting, managing, and communicating EiE data, even in low-resource settings

  Unit 1: Understand Your Device & Operating Environment

  • Navigating laptops and mobile devices for work tasks
  • Managing files and folders for data collection projects
  • Basic troubleshooting in the field.

  • Announcements Forum
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  Navigating Devices

  • • Introduction to device interfaces (Windows, Android)
    • Accessing productivity tools (email, browser, document editors)
    • Connecting to networks and using mobile data efficiently

    
    

    Resources

  • GCF. (2025). Computer Basics Tutorial URL
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  Managing Files and Folders

  • • Creating and organizing folders
    • Naming conventions and version control
    • Backing up data using USB drives or cloud (if available)

    
    

    Resources

  • GCF. (2025). Windows Basics Tutorial URL
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  Basic Troubleshooting in the Field

  • • Common device issues and quick fixes
    • Battery management and charging options
    • Offline access and syncing when reconnected

    
    

    
    

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  Credits