Digital skills & Digital Competencies - शिक्षा सप्ताह ०२२-२८ जुलाई २०२४

DAY -5, 26-07-2024

THEAM: SKILL AND DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT 

 AT SCHOOL LEVEL 

Topic: Digital Skills & Digital Competencies

                                 Digital Skills :

A comprehensive digital literacy skill curriculum should cover various topics, including:

1. Online Privacy: Understanding the importance of safeguarding personal information and using privacy settings effectively.
2. Cyberbullying Awareness: Recognizing and preventing cyberbullying behaviors, as well as knowing how to report incidents.
3. Information Evaluation: Developing critical thinking skills to assess the credibility and reliability of online sources.
4. Online Etiquette: Encouraging respectful communication and proper conduct in digital interactions.
5. Password Security: Creating strong and unique passwords to protect personal accounts from unauthorized access.
6. Social Media Management: Promoting responsible use of social media platforms and managing online reputations.
7. Digital Footprint: Understanding that every online action leaves a trace and can impact future opportunities.
8. Avoiding Online Scams: Recognizing common internet scams and learning to avoid falling victim to them.
9. Copyright and Fair Use: Understanding intellectual property rights and adhering to copyright laws when using online content.
10. Cybersecurity Awareness: Learning about phishing attempts, malware, and other online threats, and adopting safe practices.

By integrating digital citizenship and internet safety into the curriculum, 

educators can empower students to be responsible, informed, and ethical digital citizens. 

Moreover, fostering a culture of positive online behavior will 

contribute to a safer and more constructive digital space for everyone.

Digital Competencies

                The digital competencies are intended as a framework to help individual students:

• Identify the digital skills and critical perspectives they will need to be 21st century leaders
• Seek curricular and co-curricular opportunities to hone those skills and perspectives
• Develop ways to articulate or demonstrate their competencies to various audiences.

Level wise Competency Exposure: 

1. FOUNDATIONAL  LEVEL: Introduction to digital environment.
2. PREPARATORY  LEVEL: Digital Citizenship and Survival: skills.
3. MIDDLE  LEVEL: Digital Communication skills.
4. SECONDARY  LEVEL: Data management /Design skills.

Curriculum:

1. FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL: Introduction to digital environment: Classes 1&2 are introduced to the digital environment gadgets equipment's their names familiarization terminologies etc.
2. PREPARATORY LEVEL: Digital Citizenship and Survival: Students of classes 3-5 are made aware about the AI, Cyber Security, Office tools, Web / Internet etc,
3. MIDDLE LEVEL: Digital Communication: Students of classes 6-10 should be able to make their Email ID, Google form, Respond to web 2.0 tools 
4. SECONDARY LEVEL: Data management / Design: Students of classes XI_XII_ Be able to store data, know data safety and make small programmes , Blog/ websites design etc. 

                                Methodology:

• FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL: Introduction to digital environment. Classes visit to Resource room, Work Experience Room, Computer Lab, Library, and shown all digital gadgets their functions etc.
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• PREPARATORY LEVEL: Digital Citizenship and Survival: Students are made aware Pron and cons of digital environment like cyber calls/ threats/safety & safe uses of digital gadgets/ apps. 
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• MIDDLE LEVEL: Digital Communication. Students be able to create, login and use their mail IDs, google forms, google meets, Educational sites/ apps.  etc.
•  Click here for google form created by student on Cyber Security.... 
• Click here for quiz on Cyber Bullying    
• Click here for Google form on ONLINE Etiquette.
• Click here for Password security. By Saurya Negi x
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• SECONDARY LEVEL: Data management / Design. Students are given task of creating their websites / u tube channels/blogs for educational purposes and be able to curate content digitally. :BLOG
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• Click here for blog created by Master Lalit Class xi PCM
• Click here for blog by....Lalit xii
• Click here for a blog by.....
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Foundational level- Intro. to Digital Gadgets 

Class I & II  intro to Digital world 

Class X student- yash chauhan sharing his google form knowhow.

Class xii student sharing about Blog 

References taken from INTERNET WITH THANKS:  

DIGITAL DEVICES

 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LinkedIn 

In today's digital age, it is crucial for educators to prioritize digital citizenship and internet safety as essential components of a well-rounded education. With the proliferation of technology and online platforms, students must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the virtual world responsibly and safely.

Digital citizenship encompasses the appropriate and ethical use of technology, including respecting others' privacy, understanding copyright and intellectual property, and being aware of the consequences of one's online actions. Educators play a pivotal role in instilling these values in students, both within the classroom and beyond.

Internet safety is another critical aspect of digital citizenship. It involves educating students about potential online risks, such as cyberbullying, identity theft, and exposure to inappropriate content. Teaching students how to identify and respond to these risks empowers them to protect themselves and their peers in the online environment.

SOURCE : WITH GRATITUDE