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 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- 15 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Module 1: Introduction to Keyboarding and Typing Proficiency0
- Module 2: Computer Hardware and Peripherals0
- Module 3: Software Fundamentals0
- Module 4: Information Processing Cycle0
- Module 5: File Management Systems0
- Module 6: User Interface and Productivity Tools0
- Module 7: Spreadsheet and Data Visualization0
- Module 8: Midcourse Quiz0
- Module 9: Troubleshooting Basics and Exploring the Internet0
- Module 10: Digital Communication Tools0
- Module 11: Digital Citizenship and Footprint0
- Module 12: Online Safety and Security0
- Module 13: Responsible Technology Use and Digital Wellness0
- Module 14: Presentation and Calendar Tools0
- Module 15: Digital Media Project0
