Digital Literacy Syllabus
Course Description
Digital Literacy is defined as a demonstrated ability to use technology to access, manipulate, evaluate, use and present information.
This course teaches the fundamentals of using an electronic device for personal and academic needs, including online learning. A digitally literate student will be able to understand why technology and its uses are an important force in our society.
Units include the following: Cloud Computing, How to Be an Online Learner, College & Career Readiness, Digital Citizenship, and Computer Science and Coding. Students are introduced to Leyden High Schools network system, computer ethics, and electronic file management. Students establish online accounts to investigate post-secondary career options. This course meets the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.
Online curriculum is available in Open Class. Students can access Open Class using their email account login information.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
● Understand and practice the elements of digital citizenship and internet safety
● Navigate a learning management system simulating an online course
● Collaborate and communicate a message using various digital tools
● Use web tools to organize information
● Conduct online research and assess the credibility of online information
● Investigate career choices and identify possible pathways to reach career/future goals
● Create and publish work for a global audience
Units Covered
1. How to Be an Online Learner
2. Digital Citizenship
3. College & Career Readiness
4. Cloud Computing
5. Computer Science & Coding
Grading Categories
Projects 60%
Grading Scale
100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D
59-0% F
Grading Breakdown
60% Individual/Collaborative Projects (Projects)
● How to Be an Online Learner Project
● Digital Citizenship PSA
● Career Project
● Integrating Technology Project
● Computing Science Coding Project
30% Summative Assessments (Tests/Large Assessments)
● How to Be an Online Learner
● Typing Skill/Accuracy Growth
● Digital Citizenship
● College and Career Readiness
● Cloud Computing
● Computer Science Understanding of Coding
10% Class Participation (Class Participation)
● Typing Progress
● Work Keys Key Train
● Class Discussion
● Discussion Board Posts
● Completion of Formative Assessments/Assignments
Class Expectations
1. Be Present and Punctual
2. Be Prepared with all materials and a FULLY CHARGED CHROMEBOOK
3. Be Productive and do your best work
4. Be Polite and respect yourself & others
Late Work and Retake Policy
1. Assignments are considered to be the student’s responsibility as part of the learning process.
2. All assignments due to absence may be made up after student returns.
3. Late work is accepted with reduced points.
4. Homework help is available via email.
5. Late projects are accepted with a point penalty.
6. Students may retake assessments after completing a reflection/enhancement assignment.
International Society for Technology Education (ISTE)
National Education Technology Standards (NETS)
Students who complete Digital Literacy will have the skills necessary to learn and live productively in a digital world. The International Society for Technology in Education released standards known as NETS, the National Educational Technology Standards. These are the standards that guide the curriculum and grading of Digital Literacy.
Course Description
Digital Literacy is defined as a demonstrated ability to use technology to access, manipulate, evaluate, use and present information.
This course teaches the fundamentals of using an electronic device for personal and academic needs, including online learning. A digitally literate student will be able to understand why technology and its uses are an important force in our society.
Units include the following: Cloud Computing, How to Be an Online Learner, College & Career Readiness, Digital Citizenship, and Computer Science and Coding. Students are introduced to Leyden High Schools network system, computer ethics, and electronic file management. Students establish online accounts to investigate post-secondary career options. This course meets the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.
Online curriculum is available in Open Class. Students can access Open Class using their email account login information.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
● Understand and practice the elements of digital citizenship and internet safety
● Navigate a learning management system simulating an online course
● Collaborate and communicate a message using various digital tools
● Use web tools to organize information
● Conduct online research and assess the credibility of online information
● Investigate career choices and identify possible pathways to reach career/future goals
● Create and publish work for a global audience
Units Covered
1. How to Be an Online Learner
2. Digital Citizenship
3. College & Career Readiness
4. Cloud Computing
5. Computer Science & Coding
Grading Categories
Projects 60%
Assessments 30%
Class Participation 10%
Grading Scale
100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D
59-0% F
Grading Breakdown
60% Individual/Collaborative Projects (Projects)
● How to Be an Online Learner Project
● Digital Citizenship PSA
● Career Project
● Integrating Technology Project
● Computing Science Coding Project
30% Summative Assessments (Tests/Large Assessments)
● How to Be an Online Learner
● Typing Skill/Accuracy Growth
● Digital Citizenship
● College and Career Readiness
● Cloud Computing
● Computer Science Understanding of Coding
10% Class Participation (Class Participation)
● Typing Progress
● Work Keys Key Train
● Class Discussion
● Discussion Board Posts
● Completion of Formative Assessments/Assignments
Class Expectations
1. Be Present and Punctual
2. Be Prepared with all materials and a FULLY CHARGED CHROMEBOOK
3. Be Productive and do your best work
4. Be Polite and respect yourself & others
Late Work and Retake Policy
1. Assignments are considered to be the student’s responsibility as part of the learning process.
2. All assignments due to absence may be made up after student returns.
3. Late work is accepted with reduced points.
4. Homework help is available via email.
5. Late projects are accepted with a point penalty.
6. Students may retake assessments after completing a reflection/enhancement assignment.
International Society for Technology Education (ISTE)
National Education Technology Standards (NETS)
Students who complete Digital Literacy will have the skills necessary to learn and live productively in a digital world. The International Society for Technology in Education released standards known as NETS, the National Educational Technology Standards. These are the standards that guide the curriculum and grading of Digital Literacy.