OUSD Digital Skills Academy

About this curriculum

This K-5 digital skills curriculum is designed to help students develop essential digital competencies necessary for academic success and beyond. The curriculum covers the following key topics:

• Laptop Care: Respect for classroom computer routines and proper handling of Chromebooks.

• Online Safety: Protecting personal information, recognizing cyberbullying, and avoiding online threats.

• Digital Citizenship: Promoting ethical online behavior, digital etiquette, and awareness of digital footprints.

• Media Balance: Managing screen time and understanding the impact of digital media on well-being.

• Keyboarding: Improving typing speed, accuracy, and proper hand placement.

• Google Workspace Skills: Using tools like Docs, Slides, and other Google Workspace skills to produce academic work and collaborate.

• Online Research: Best practices for online research, identifying reliable resources.

• Fair Use and Intellectual Property: Understanding copyrights, fair use, and how to attribute properly.