Digital Literacy: Using Technology to Learn, Create, and Make a Positive Difference
Technology is an important part of learning, communication, and everyday life. Digital Literacy helps students develop the skills they need to use technology safely, responsibly, creatively, and effectively. Students learn how to find reliable information, solve problems, communicate respectfully, and create meaningful digital work.
Our goal is to help students become confident digital citizens who use technology as a tool for learning, collaboration, creativity, and service.
What Will My Child Learn?
💻 Technology Foundations
Students build confidence using a variety of digital tools and technologies. They learn how technology can support learning, organization, creativity, and problem-solving across all subject areas.
Students will learn to:
Use technology confidently and responsibly.
Select appropriate digital tools for different tasks.
Organize digital files and information.
Develop basic technology skills that support learning.
🔍 Research & Information Literacy
Students learn how to find, evaluate, and use information from digital sources. They practice asking questions, identifying trustworthy resources, and using evidence to support learning.
Students will learn to:
Search for information effectively.
Evaluate websites and digital resources for accuracy.
Recognize reliable and unreliable sources.
Use information responsibly and ethically.
🎨 Creativity & Innovation
Technology provides opportunities for students to create, design, and share original ideas. Students use digital tools to communicate learning in creative and meaningful ways.
Students will learn to:
Create digital presentations and projects.
Use technology to solve problems creatively.
Communicate ideas using a variety of digital formats.
Demonstrate creativity through technology.
🤝 Communication & Collaboration
Students learn how to work together using technology while demonstrating kindness, respect, and responsibility. They practice positive digital communication and collaboration.
Students will learn to:
Collaborate respectfully using digital tools.
Communicate clearly and appropriately online.
Share ideas responsibly.
Work effectively as part of a team.
🛡️ Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
Students learn how to protect themselves and others while using technology. They develop habits that help them become safe, respectful, and responsible members of digital communities.
Students will learn to:
Protect personal information online.
Practice safe and responsible technology use.
Demonstrate kindness and respect in digital spaces.
Understand how online choices create a lasting digital footprint.
Recognize and respond appropriately to unsafe online situations.
⚖️ Responsible & Ethical Technology Use
Students understand that technology should be used honestly, respectfully, and responsibly. They learn to respect the work of others while demonstrating integrity in their own digital work.
Students will learn to:
Respect copyright and intellectual property.
Give credit when using the work of others.
Use technology with honesty and integrity.
Make ethical decisions while using digital tools.
Demonstrate responsibility as digital creators.
Our Goal
Digital Literacy prepares students to thrive in a technology-rich world. Throughout the year, students learn to use technology as a powerful tool for learning, communication, creativity, and problem-solving while understanding the responsibilities that come with being a connected digital citizen.
By developing critical thinking, responsible decision-making, creativity, collaboration, and ethical technology habits, students gain skills that support success in school, future careers, and everyday life.
Our goal is to help every student become a confident learner who uses technology to explore ideas, solve problems, communicate with others, and make a positive impact in an increasingly connected world.