In this module, you’ll begin to apply what you’ve learned about digital literacy and the NSDL standards to your teaching context. Hopefully, it’s clear that all learners need digital skills, not just the ones enrolled in computer skills classes.

Think about the learners in your classroom and what they want to be able to do with technology, or what you’d like them to be able to do with technology. Maybe they need to be able to…

Check their email for messages from school administrators and teachers.
Send an email to their teacher if they will miss a class or be late.
Participate in an online class.
Access class materials in an LMS (e.g., Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas).
Complete assignments on a distance learning platform (e.g., MobyMax or Khan Academy), or complete a TVM lesson with online components.
Use a spreadsheet or a platform like Desmos to organize data or visualize a mathematical concept.
Help their children with online/distance learning activities.
Search for jobs online.
Complete an online job application.
Access medical records or schedule a clinic visit through an online portal.
Find information about a community event.
Apply for health insurance, a loan, unemployment benefits, or other benefits through an online system.
Find reliable information about registering to vote or voting by mail.
Make purchases or pay bills securely online.

These are only some examples. Record at least 4 ideas in your notetaking document, then enter the “quiz” here.