Digital Tools & Class Expectations

Objectives

• Understand course goals and structure.

• Set classroom norms and digital behavior expectations.

• Learn basic computer components and terminology.

Activities

• Digital scavenger hunt (file types, tools, icons).

• Class discussion: “What does it mean to be digitally literate?”

Digital Literacy Means You Can…

1. Use Technology Comfortably

   • Know how to use devices, apps, and online tools to complete schoolwork, create projects, and communicate.

2. Find and Understand Information

   • Search for information online, know what’s useful, and avoid unreliable sources.

3. Think Critically Online

   • Recognize fake news, scams, clickbait, and biased content

4. Communicate and Create

   • Share ideas clearly and respectfully through emails, posts, videos, or digital art.

5. Stay Safe and Responsible

   • Protect personal information, make strong passwords, and understand digital citizenship.

6. Adapt to New Tools

   • Learn how to figure out new apps, platforms, or devices as technology changes.