Objective 4
Integrate Digital Fluency throughout the curriculum for all students.
NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards Digital Literacy eLearning Series
Technology is propelling K-12 education and our world forward at a rapid pace. Digital literacy can help students keep up with this pace both in the classroom and beyond. Educators are in the best position to use digital resources effectively and help students make safe choices in the digital world. Use texts, videos, and discussions with colleagues to deepen your own digital literacy and develop strategies to support students.
Do you and/or your students utilize digital technology for teaching and learning?
Do you and/or your students utilize content (information, videos, images, etc.) from the internet for teaching and learning purposes?
Do you and/or your students enter self identifying information on websites or mobile device apps?
Do you and/or your students use digital technologies to create content, communicate information, or collaborate with others?
Are you concerned about embedding digital literacy standards into your curriculum?
If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, participation in Digital Literacy eBook Learning Series might be right for you!
Do you and/or your students understand the inherent risks of utilizing digital technologies?
Do you and/or your students understand all copyright and creative commons laws as they pertain to the creation and use of digital content?
Are you and/or your students able to determine the validity of online sources of information?
Did you know that the NYS Computer Science and Digital Literacy standards should be embedded into all K-12 classrooms by 2024?
Are you prepared to weave digital literacy and computer science skills into your instruction?
If you answered “NO” to any of these questions, participation in Digital Literacy eBook Learning Series might be right for you!
Student Learning Outcomes
Why do we need to be clear about student learning outcomes?
Teachers must come to a shared understanding on learning expectations, levels of rigor, examples, and vocabulary associated with learning standards. John Hattie tells us that building teacher clarity and collective teacher efficacy is strongly positively correlated with student achievement.
NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards Unwrapping Documents
Use these planning guides to independently consider each standard within your grade band.
Then work together with grade level colleagues to share thinking and build upon your resources.
Finally, discuss expectations and strategies for student achievement across multiple grade bands.
Curriculum Alignment
Digital Skills Alignment
CS & DF Grade Level Curriculum Alignment
Kindergarten Curriculum Alignment
Standards Based Assessment of Computer Science and Digital Fluency Skills
These 4 point rubrics can be utilized to assess students' progress toward the NYS CS & DF Standards. (Please note, this resources is still in development.)