In this course, students will build essential technology skills to navigate and succeed in a digital world. Through hands-on practice, students will develop proficient keyboarding techniques, understand how computers work, and explore key digital tools used for communication, collaboration, and productivity. The course also emphasizes digital citizenship, online safety, and ethical use of technology—including artificial intelligence. By the end of the course, students will be able to create and manage digital content, troubleshoot common tech issues, and make informed decisions as responsible digital citizens.
This course uses Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
- Knowledge: Middle School Digital Literacy
- Skill: Communication—Communicate Using Digital Media
- Attribute: Integrity
What You’ll Learn
- Modern Tech Skills: Develop proficient keyboarding, understand how computers operate, and use digital tools for communication, collaboration, and productivity.
- Responsible Use: Explore digital citizenship, online safety, ethical technology use, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
- Practical Mastery: Create and manage digital content, troubleshoot common tech issues, and apply informed decision-making as a responsible digital citizen.
- Credit Hours: 0.5 credits
Notes
You will need access to the following to successfully complete the course:
- A computer with a connection to the internet, a webcam, and a microphone.
- Word-processing, spreadsheet, browser, email, presentation, and calendar apps.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 15 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Module 1: Introduction to Keyboarding and Typing Proficiency0 Items
- Module 2: Computer Hardware and Peripherals0 Items
- Module 3: Software Fundamentals0 Items
- Module 4: Information Processing Cycle0 Items
- Module 5: File Management Systems0 Items
- Module 6: User Interface and Productivity Tools0 Items
- Module 7: Spreadsheet and Data Visualization0 Items
- Module 8: Midcourse Quiz0 Items
- Module 9: Troubleshooting Basics and Exploring the Internet0 Items
- Module 10: Digital Communication Tools0 Items
- Module 11: Digital Citizenship and Footprint0 Items
- Module 12: Online Safety and Security0 Items
- Module 13: Responsible Technology Use and Digital Wellness0 Items
- Module 14: Presentation and Calendar Tools0 Items
- Module 15: Digital Media Project0 Items
