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Digital Skills Awareness Workshop

College/UniversitySocial StudiesTechnologyComputer SciencePsychologySociology1 days

The Digital Skills Awareness Workshop for college students aims to enhance understanding and application of crucial digital skills needed for safety, social interactions, and bridging the digital divide. The workshop engages students through activities like role-playing digital dilemmas and analyzing digital literacy’s impact on social behavior. It incorporates psychological and sociological aspects to deepen comprehension of digital technology's influence on user interaction. By the end of the session, participants develop strategies for digital safety and active solutions to reduce digital inequality.

Digital SkillsDigital SafetySocial InteractionDigital DivideDigital LiteracyTechnology Engagement

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we effectively cultivate digital skills to enhance safety, bridge the digital divide, and positively influence social interactions in our technology-driven society?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

Why are digital skills important in today's society?
What are the best practices for ensuring digital safety and security?
How does digital literacy impact social behavior and interaction?
What role does psychology play in how we engage with digital technology?
How can digital skills help in bridging the digital divide?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will understand the importance of digital skills in enhancing safety and positively influencing social interactions.
Students will be able to identify and apply best practices for ensuring digital safety and security.
Students will analyze the impact of digital literacy on social behavior and interaction.
Students will explore the psychological aspects of digital engagement and their effects on user experience.
Students will develop strategies to bridge the digital divide using digital skills.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.8

Primary

Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.Reason: This standard aligns with analyzing the impact of digital literacy on social behavior and interaction.

ISTE Standards for Educators

ISTE.2b

Primary

Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.Reason: This standard supports developing digital literacy and critical examination of online resources.

American Psychological Association Guidelines

PSY.2.1.1

Supporting

Understand the basic concepts and ethical issues in the psychological study of behavior.Reason: This standard aligns with exploring psychological aspects of digital engagement.

CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards

CS.4.3

Primary

Identify and analyze computer systems information security risks and practices to address them.Reason: This standard is crucial for understanding digital safety and security practices.

American Sociological Association Standards

SOC.2.2.4

Secondary

Assess ways in which social institutions and cultures influence individual beliefs and behaviors.Reason: This standard is applicable to understanding how digital literacy impacts social behavior.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Role-Playing Digital Dilemmas

Students engage in role-playing scenarios where they must navigate complex digital challenges, such as privacy breaches or ethical issues in AI. This interactive exercise encourages critical thinking and application of digital literacy skills in realistic contexts.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Digital Dilemma Role-Play

Students engage in role-play to navigate digital challenges like privacy breaches or ethical AI issues, fostering critical thinking in realistic contexts.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Students are divided into groups and assigned a digital dilemma scenario.

2. Each group performs the role-play scenario, focusing on resolving the digital challenge.

3. Groups discuss the outcomes and potential digital literacy strategies for resolution.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA group presentation depicting the resolution strategy for the digital dilemma.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with ISTE.2b, supporting digital literacy and critical examination of online challenges.

Activity 2

Digital Literacy Impact Analysis

Students analyze how digital literacy influences social behavior by evaluating case studies and recent incidents.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research a recent event highlighting the impact of digital literacy on social behavior.

2. Critically analyze the event and identify key digital skills involved.

3. Present findings in a structured report, discussing implications on social interactions.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive report on how digital literacy affected social behavior in a real-life scenario.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.8, evaluating the argument and claims in social contexts.

Activity 3

Psychological Reflection on Digital Engagement

Exploration of psychological concepts in digital engagement by reflecting on personal technology use and its impact on behavior.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Maintain a digital diary tracking technology use over a week.

2. Reflect on the psychological effects observed from digital interactions.

3. Summarize findings in a reflective essay addressing psychological impacts.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA reflective essay analyzing the psychological aspects of digital engagement.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports PSY.2.1.1 by exploring psychological aspects of digital engagement.

Activity 4

Digital Safety Detective

Investigation into digital safety risks with strategic solutions to minimize them, fostering understanding of secure digital practices.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Identify common digital safety and security risks.

2. Research methods to counteract identified risks, focusing on system security.

3. Create an infographic showcasing strategies for digital safety.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityAn infographic detailing strategies to address digital safety and security risks.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CS.4.3, focusing on computer systems information security.

Activity 5

Bridging the Digital Divide

Students develop strategies to reduce the digital divide through creative problem solving and applying digital skills.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Analyze communities affected by the digital divide and identify key challenges.

2. Brainstorm practical solutions leveraging digital skills to address these challenges.

3. Develop a proposal outlining the strategy to bridge the digital divide.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA strategic proposal addressing the digital divide, applying digital literacy and skills.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with SOC.2.2.4, assessing social challenges influenced by digital literacy.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Digital Skills Module Assessment Rubric

Category 1

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Assesses the ability to analyze digital dilemmas, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions.

Criterion 1

Analysis of Digital Dilemmas

Evaluates the depth of analysis and understanding of the assigned digital scenario.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides a deep and insightful analysis of digital dilemmas, identifying multiple facets of the issue.

Proficient

3 Points

Offers a thorough analysis with a clear understanding of the digital dilemma and its main issues.

Developing

2 Points

Shows a basic understanding of the digital challenge, with limited depth in analysis.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides a simplistic or incomplete analysis with significant gaps in understanding.

Criterion 2

Solution Development

Measures the effectiveness and creativity of the solution proposed for the digital challenge.

Exemplary

4 Points

Proposes highly effective and innovative solutions with a clear and detailed plan of action.

Proficient

3 Points

Develops effective solutions with a clear plan of action.

Developing

2 Points

Suggests basic solutions with general plans for implementation.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides minimal or ineffective solutions with no clear implementation plan.

Category 2

Digital Literacy and Safety

Evaluates the understanding and application of digital literacy and safety practices.

Criterion 1

Application of Digital Literacy

Assesses how well digital literacy concepts are understood and integrated into the analysis process.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates comprehensive integration of digital literacy skills with creative application in scenarios.

Proficient

3 Points

Shows solid integration and application of digital literacy concepts.

Developing

2 Points

Applies digital literacy concepts inconsistently with some integration issues.

Beginning

1 Points

Demonstrates minimal application of digital literacy concepts, lacking integration.

Criterion 2

Understanding of Digital Safety

Measures awareness and application of digital safety methods and strategies.

Exemplary

4 Points

Exhibits advanced understanding of digital safety practices with innovative strategies.

Proficient

3 Points

Shows solid understanding and application of digital safety strategies.

Developing

2 Points

Demonstrates basic awareness of digital safety practices with some application.

Beginning

1 Points

Shows limited understanding of digital safety practices with minimal application.

Category 3

Research and Reflection

Assesses the ability to conduct research and reflect on digital engagement, behavior, and strategies to bridge digital divides.

Criterion 1

Research Quality and Relevance

Evaluates the effectiveness of research conducted and its relevance to digital skills topics.

Exemplary

4 Points

Conducts thorough research from reputable sources, with strong relevance to digital skills.

Proficient

3 Points

Performs solid research from reputable sources with good relevance to the topic.

Developing

2 Points

Conducts basic research with acceptable sources and relevance, though limited in depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Performs minimal research with questionable sources and limited relevance.

Criterion 2

Reflective Analysis

Measures the depth and insight of reflection on personal digital engagement and strategy formation.

Exemplary

4 Points

Offers insightful and comprehensive reflection on digital interaction, with strategic insights.

Proficient

3 Points

Provides thoughtful reflection with clear personal insights into digital interactions.

Developing

2 Points

Presents basic reflection with some insights into personal digital use.

Beginning

1 Points

Presents limited or superficial reflection on personal digital use, lacking insight.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

Reflect on your understanding of why digital skills are crucial in enhancing safety and influencing social interactions positively in a technology-driven society.

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Question 2

How confident do you feel in applying best practices for ensuring digital safety and security in your online interactions after participating in this workshop?

Scale

Required

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the role psychology plays in how we engage with digital technology?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

It influences our online behavior and decisions significantly.

It has no considerable impact on digital interactions.

It provides insights into user experience and design that enhance digital literacy.

Question 4

In what ways has the workshop changed your perception of the digital divide and its implications on society?

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Optional

Question 5

Rate how effectively the workshop helped you develop strategies to bridge the digital divide using digital skills.

Scale

Required