Education Class 6: Let Us Pray

Class Opening and Prayer

• Class begins with a prayer invoking the Holy Spirit for guidance and inspiration.
• Emphasis on gratitude for life and the opportunity for learning.

Lesson Outcomes

• Students will integrate media and technology effectively across different subjects.
• Focus on utilizing technology tools for collaboration and community sharing.
• Selection of appropriate materials to enhance the teaching-learning process.

Digital vs. Non-Digital Tools

• Distinction between digital and non-digital teaching aids is crucial for effective education.

Technology as Collaborative Tool

• Various applications can facilitate collaboration:
  • Skype: Offers free videoconferencing capabilities.
  • Wiki: Allows users to create, edit, and share content easily.
  • Blogging: Enables journaling and discussion on various topics.
  • Google Groups/Forms: Facilitates collaborative documentation of ideas among team members.

21st Century Digital Literacy

• Digital literacy extends beyond basic skills and includes:
  • Cyber/Digital Literacy: Understanding of digital environments.
  • Media Literacy: Ability to critically assess and create media.
  • Arts and Creativity Literacy: Fostering creativity through digital platforms.
  • Financial Literacy: Managing financial information and resources.
  • Multicultural Literacy: Understanding global perspectives.

Core Aspects of Digital Literacy

• Digital Literacy Definition: Skills needed to function effectively in a digital society, originating from concepts like visual, technological, computer, and information literacy.
• Media Literacy: Critically interpreting information and using multimedia for communication.
• Information Literacy: Finding, evaluating, using, and sharing information accurately.
• ICT Literacy: Selecting and utilizing digital devices for task completion.
• Communication and Collaboration: Engaging effectively within digital networks for teaching and learning.
• Identity Management: Understanding online safety and creating a positive digital identity.
• Learning Skills: Strategies for effective studying and learning in a tech-rich environment.
• Digital Scholarship: Engaging in professional and research practices online.

The Four Cs of 21st Century Skills

• Critical Thinking: Problem-solving and distinguishing facts from opinions.
• Creativity: Thinking outside the box to find innovative solutions.
• Communication: Clearly expressing ideas in various formats.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with others towards common goals.

Citizenship and Character

• Netizenship: Behaving responsibly in online communities; establishing a reputable digital identity.

Digital Literacy Skills vs. Digital Literacy

• Digital literacy skills encompass a range of capabilities from text handling to multimedia usage.
• Future educators need fluency in emerging digital tools and applications.

Eight Digital Literacy Skills

• Coding: Basic understanding of programming languages like HTML/CSS.
• Collaboration: Utilizing tools such as Google Docs for teamwork.
• Cloud Software: Importance of cloud storage for documents and projects.
• Word Processing Software: Usage of online tools for document editing and management.
• Screencasting: Creating video recordings from computer screens.
• Personal Archiving: Understanding online representation through metadata and tagging.
• Information Evaluation: Critical evaluation of information to combat misinformation.
• Use of Social Media: Understanding various platforms’ uses for educational and personal growth.

Closing Prayer

• The class concludes with a prayer for wisdom, capability, and addressing challenges effectively, reinforcing the concepts learned.