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Everything you need to teach digital skills
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Get Started Guide
Step-by-step instructions to help you start teaching in the classroom or remotely
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Remote Learning Tips
Tips for teaching Applied Digital Skills in a remote or hybrid classroom
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Guardian's Guide
Tips to support parents and guardians who are helping students learn at home
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Lesson Certificates
Printable certificates for students after they complete a lesson
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Classroom Poster
Printable poster to display in your classroom or at home
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Help Center
Visit the Help Center for answers to frequent questions
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Lesson Plans
Includes learning objectives, example outcomes, guidance for instructors and more
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Lesson Rubrics
Provides examples of how to evaluate a student's work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency
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Classroom checklist
Computers with internet access
Students should have their own computer, or a shared computer, with internet connection
Headphones
When available, each student should have their own set of headphones to reduce noise
Video tutorials
Learn how to teach Applied Digital Skills
Watch these videos to learn how to teach Applied Digital Skills in your classroom or remotely
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What is Applied Digital Skills?
Video 1 ‧ 3:08
Learn about the Applied Digital Skills program
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Explore the Applied Digital Skills Curriculum
Video 2 ‧ 2:46
Take a closer look at the Applied Digital Skills curriculum and one of its lessons
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Test Out an Applied Digital Skills Lesson
Video 3 ‧ 1:33
Try an Applied Digital Skills lesson yourself
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Create a Class and Explore Teacher Resources
Video 4 ‧ 5:12
Learn how to create a class, assign lessons, and find the teacher resources for each lesson
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Plan Your First Lesson
Video 5 ‧ 4:30
Prepare for the first day of Applied Digital Skills instruction
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Teach Your First Lesson
Video 6 ‧ 1:41
Review tips for helping your first lesson go smoothly
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Assess Your First Lesson and Start Planning Your Next One
Video 7 ‧ 3:31
Reflect on your first lesson and start planning your next one
Hear stories from teachers like you
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Digital Literacy Teacher
Charlette Walker uses Applied Digital Skills to celebrate Black History
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Middle School Teacher
Kay Vanzant-Bradney transitions to remote learning with Applied Digital Skills
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Technology and Digital Media Teacher
Applied Digital Skills allows Mathieu Williams to learn alongside his students
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Elementary Technology Instructor
Victor Hicks believes you're never too young to use Applied Digital Skills
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Technology Coordinator and Spanish Teacher
Nancy Finn loves Applied Digital Skills because it's all about the kids
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High School Library Media Specialist
Mary George uses explore, create, communicate to teach both tech skills and information literacy
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7th Grade Science Teacher
Amanda Alford uses Applied Digital Skills to build community, confidence, creativity in her classroom
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Associate Vice Chancellor, Information Technology
Daniel Watkins uses Applied Digital Skills to help students gain valuable skills at all levels
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Digital Learning Specialist
Du Bui uses Applied Digital Skills to help his students become digital citizens
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Founder of She Ran Tech
Valamere Mikler uses Applied Digital Skills to empower young women with technology
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Learning Technology Specialist
Technology Specialist Heather Sanders finds creative ways to encourage teachers to use Applied Digital Skills
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