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Google's Applied Digital Skills

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 5

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Christia Osborn-Preston
Technology/Computer Science Teacher
Clark County School District
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Mrs. Osborn-Preston is a National Board Certified Teacher and a Google Certified Innovator. She is a proud graduate of the University of Texas with BAs in Dance and Psychology. She earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from UNLV. As an educator for twenty-six years, she has served as a kindergarten teacher, technology teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum coordinator. When she is not teaching students to create and innovate with technology, she coaches educators to reflect on their professional practice and advance their craft for the benefit of their students.

Session description

Applied Digital Skills is a free, project-based, online curriculum that teaches practical skills for real-life applications. Get an overview of the curriculum, dive into the subject area integrations, and experience the platform as a student and a teacher. These lessons are also great for personal and professional development.

Purpose & objective

Purpose: How might we provide students an opportunity to develop their digital skills through authentic, project-based learning?

Objective #1
The participant will investigate the Applied Digital Skills platform.

Objective #2
The participant will gain a repertoire of lessons and activities to facilitate the development of digital skills for students.

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Outline

Agenda
5 mins: Introduction and Framing the Topic; Tour of Platform
10 mins: Hands-on Activities with Applied Digital Skills Platform: investigate as a student and as a teacher
5 mins: Share, Questions, and Reflection (Padlet)

Attendees will be introduced to Google's Applied Digital Skills platform and given a tour. They will be able to experience the platform as a student and as a teacher. Teachers can receive assistance in setting up classes with appropriate lessons for their students using the Teacher Dashboard. Questions will be addressed and attendees can share any ideas they have for using Applied Digital Skills in their classroom.

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Supporting research

Supporting Research: 5 Reasons Digital Literacy is Important for Students: https://www.learning.com/blog/reasons-digital-literacy-is-important-for-students/
The Importance of Digital Literacy in K-12: https://www.educationcorner.com/importance-digital-literacy-k-12.html
Digital Literacy in the Classroom. How Important is it? https://resourced.prometheanworld.com/digital-literacy-classroom-important/#:~:text=It%20opens%20up%20opportunities%20to,every%20aspect%20of%20our%20lives.
7 Reasons Why Digital Literacy is Important for Teachers https://rossieronline.usc.edu/blog/teacher-digital-literacy/
Google Applied Digital Skills: 5 reasons why you should try this FREE curriculum (Matt Miller): https://ditchthattextbook.com/google-applied-digital-skills/
Free Tech Curriculum for all Subjects with Google's Applied Digital Skills (Eric Curts): https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2018/04/applied-digital-skills.html

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Session specifications

Topic:
Personalized learning
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Principals/head teachers, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Designer
  • Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
For Students:
Creative Communicator
  • Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
  • Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

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