What is Applied Digital Skills?

Project-based curriculum

Applied Digital Skills is an online, project-based learning curriculum. Each lesson asks students to actively apply their learning of digital skills to help them solve real-world problems. Students watch videos that instruct them step-by-step how to build digital projects from scratch. Students who complete a lesson will have a project that demonstrates their academic learning, such as an infographic or an interactive story, or career readiness, such as a resume or a portfolio.

Free, flexible, and ready-to-use

The Applied Digital Skills curriculum is free, with ready-to-use lessons for learners of all ages, from middle school students to adult learners. Each lesson has a series of videos that teach digital skills using Google Workspace applications, such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The videos allow students to move at their own pace, which provides opportunities for teachers to work with individual students, as needed.

Skills for school, work, and life

Digital skills help people responsibly use tools and applications to complete projects or tasks on a computer, tablet, or mobile device. These skills allow for easier communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking through technology - and play an important role in preparing students and learners for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

How do I get started?

Start by browsing available lessons. You can filter lessons based on a variety of options or simply do a keyword search.

Check out this Get Started Guide from Google or reach out to Amy Springstead!

What kind of lessons are available in the Applied Digital Skills program?