Digital Literacy

Overview

In alignment to Board Rule R277-700-5, part of being digital literate is more than just exposure to technology. Digital literacy plays a vital role in defining a student’s ability to succeed both in school and throughout their lives. Students who are digital literate develop important life skills that lead to a deeper understanding of the digital world and curate content in a way that is useful and relatable.

Students who develop digital literacy skills improve the quality of their schoolwork by being able to access the World Wide Web for online resources include lecture videos, library databases, and teacher-student communication.

The Digital Literacy course that is taught in Grades 7 or 8, encompasses 21^st-century skills related to the effective and appropriate use of technology.

Calendar

Digital Literacy Methods Workshops

Summer Workshop #1
June 7-14, 2025
Cost: $40 + Processing Fee
Eventbrite Online Registration
Fees are used to pay for the facilitator of the workshop. Due to high demand, early registration is strongly recommended to secure your spot in this workshop.

Virtual Meeting, June 7 from 8 a.m.-Noon
Self-paced Canvas Course, June 7-13
Virtual Meeting, June 14 from 8 a.m.-Noon
Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit and the Canvas materials shared during the workshop.

Fall Workshop
August 1-9, 2025
Cost: $40 + Processing Fee
Eventbrite Online Registration Coming July 2025
Fees are used to pay for the facilitator of the workshop. Due to high demand, early registration is strongly recommended to secure your spot in this workshop.

Virtual Meeting, August 1 from 9 a.m.-Noon
Self-paced Canvas Course, August 1-8
Virtual Meeting, August 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit and the Canvas materials shared during the workshop.
Participants may earn up to 16 hours of relicensure points or 1.0 USBE credit (aligned to Board Rule R277-315).

Course Information

Strands and Standards
Grade Level: 7 or 8
Core Code: 39.01.00.00.001
This course allows students to develop basic computing fundamentals, improve digital communications, identify the importance of protecting individual data, apply key applications, and maintain positive digital wellness. Students will have opportunities to use digital devices to apply skills to accomplish tasks more efficiently using creativity, critical thinking, productivity, and collaboration in the classroom and day-to-day life. Students will use this foundational knowledge as a connection to future educational pathways.

Educator Endorsements

The endorsements listed below are available to assist teachers in becoming qualified to teach Digital Literacy. These endorsements can only be given to teachers with an Elementary and/or Secondary licenses.

Racheal Routt, Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7946 | Fax: (801) 538-7868 | Email

Business and Marketing Basic
Business and Marketing L1 Info Management

Ashely Higgs, Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7594 | Fax: (801) 538-7868 | Email

College and Career Awareness/Digital Literacy

Kristina Yamada, Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-784 | Fax: (801) 538-7868 | Email

Intro to Computer Science
Programming and Software Development

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Digital Literacy List
The Digital Literacy mailing list is for teachers teaching Utah's Digital Literacy course. Information regarding curriculum updates, workshops, school plans, teaching strategies, etc. will be shared.

Contact Us

Ashely Higgs
Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7594 | Email

Calendar

Digital Literacy Methods Workshops

Fall Workshop
August 3-17, 2023
Eventbrite Online Registration (Registration closes Monday, July 13 at 5 p.m.)

Virtual Meeting, August 3 from 8 a.m.-Noon
Self-paced Canvas Course, August 3-16
Virtual Meeting, August 17 from 4-8 p.m.
Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit for the workshop.

Summer Workshop
June 21-28, 2024
Eventbrite Online Registration (Registration closes Monday, June 17 at 5 p.m.)

Virtual Meeting, June 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Self-paced Canvas Course, June 21-27
Virtual Meeting, June 28 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit for the workshop.

Course Information

Strands and Standards
This course allows students to develop basic computing fundamentals, improve digital communications, identify the importance of protecting individual data, apply key applications, and maintain positive digital wellness. Students will have opportunities to use digital devices to apply skills to accomplish tasks more efficiently using creativity, critical thinking, productivity, and collaboration in the classroom and day-to-day life. Students will use this foundational knowledge as a connection to future educational pathways.