Course Syllabus

DIGITAL LITERACY

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Course Description: This course is designed to help students develop skills to make the most of technology and become successful now and in the future! We will create basic presentation and databases; construct documents and spreadsheets; and produce audio, video, and digital media. Students will have the opportunity to design and publish web pages and utilize online communication tools Students will also assess way to protect privacy, manage security settings, and identify the best technology tools for various tasks.

Objectives:

• Develop innovative products and processes using technology.
• Using digital media to communicate and work collaboratively.
• Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
• Understand human, cultural, and societal issues relating to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
• Research and understand digital lifestyle topics.
• Create and produce an integrated project with a general education class.

Successful Student Expectations

• Complete work on time, make a schedule for each day and stick to it.
• Ask questions of your teacher through your Canvas Inbox. If further instruction is needed, your teacher will contact you by phone or webchat.
• Read assignment instructions and lesson content thoroughly before asking questions. 
• Create a learning environment at your home.  Remove distractions, organize your learning space, and find a spot that works for you.
• Track your progress.  Use the tools in Canvas to monitor your learning.  Read the feedback and suggestions given by your teachers.  Be motivated to fix your mistakes to improve your grade, and increase your knowledge.
• Check into your courses every day.  

Policies & Procedures

• Parents/Guardians are an integral part of success in Davis Online.  Please be available for the hours your students works each day in their online courses.

 Course Activities

• Instruction: Each Module has reading material, videos or other instruction.  Make sure to view all of this information before starting an assignment.
• Assignments: There are assignments in each module designed to help you have a better understanding of the course concepts.
• Discussions: Replies must be 2-3 sentences minimum. Politeness and grammatical conventions must be followed

 Grading Scale