Digital Opportunities
Resources for Educators
The lessons and activities in this section help students learn the skills they need to create the next wave of technology and prepare themselves for future careers in technology. Core skills include: coding, understanding algorithms and comprehending digital economies and entrepreneurship.
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Each lesson includes a script, educator materials and student materials.
What is an Algorithm
Students will understand what an algorithm is, why algorithms matter and how algorithms are used in both everyday life and computer science.
Social Media and Algorithms
Students will be able to understand various ways algorithms help shape the content they see on social media and apply these understandings to their own social media feed(s).
Identifying our Strengths
Students will identify three types of skills that they possess — transferable, knowledge/domain and personal trait skills — and consider how they may combine these skills and apply them towards opportunities in the future.
How Fair Use Works
Students will understand copyright law, fair use doctrine and how to make, remix and share content.
Exploring Experiences
Students will learn to identify specific experiences that have shaped who they are today, reflect on how such experiences might be powerful for their future, and consider ways they can create new experiences that help them achieve their goals.
Creating a Resume
Students will learn about different resume formats and practice writing a resume based on interests, experiences, skills and goals. Students will also learn about what a resume and CV are and why they are important for your long-term goals.
Opportunities Lesson Pack
The Educators Lesson Pack lets you easily access all of Get Digital's classroom materials in one place. Each lesson includes a script, educator materials and student materials. Download it today to start your students on a path to digital citizenship and wellbeing.
