What is Digital Literacy?

Simple Answer: Teaching students to use the computer and Internet correctly.

Complex Answer: Teaching students to be able to locate, evaluate, utilize, create, and share

content using information technologies and the Internet.

Digital Literacy students will be able to do the following:

-demonstrate proper keyboarding skills

-understand computer vocabulary, different hardware devices, mouse basics

-utilize word processing effectively to organize, write and edit pieces

-create and format spreadsheets and graphs

-collect and present data visually

-read digital text deeply

-manage publishing software tools

-demonstrate highlight, copy and dragging skills

-draw conclusions from multiple resources and information

-analyse and evaluate sources and information

-use technology to test theories

-access and create videos, podcats, webspages, blogs, charts, presentations, etc.

-brainstorm using technology

-communicate and collaborate through technology

-demonstrate digital citizenship

-use a variety of digital tolls (Chromebook, iPad, iPod, etc.)

-utilize appropriate online resources

-post appropriate information about themselves and others online

-and so much more....