TECH IT! Digital Literacy Outline for Schools PDF

1 5 6 PLEDGE DIGITAL I pledge to be a Digital S...

1 5 6 PLEDGE DIGITAL I pledge to be a Digital Skills Champion. I will embrace technology in my thinking ADDICTION and my doing. I will make positive use of my digital skills DIGITAL to solve problems and make life better. Digital addiction refers to excessive use of I will be more with TECH, digital devices, particularly smartphones, I will do more with TECH and LITERACY computers, and gaming systems, which I will have more with TECH. can affect daily life and relationships. Teaching students about healthy screen So help me GOD. time limits and balancing their digital lives with physical activities is essential for maintaining well-being. HOW TO AVOID DIGITAL ADDICTION At The Creative Kids Zone Initiative (TCKZone), we believe that every Having digital skills is as essential as being able child has the potential to be a tech- to read and write. It helps us learn, communicate, Set time limits for daily device use. Create device-free zones (e.g., savvy innovator. and work. Students who are digitally literate can bedrooms, dining areas). succeed in school and their future careers Take regular breaks using the 20-20-20 because almost every field now requires some rule. level of tech knowledge. Engage in physical activities to balance The Digital Skills Fellowship for Young Students screen time. program, aims to provide accessible and Practice mindfulness to be aware of affordable digital skills training to 500,000 young digital habits. students in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Through Prioritize sleep by avoiding screens partnerships with local schools and community before bedtime. organizations, Encourage in-person social interactions over digital communication. Digital Skills Fellowship CONTACT US! 0812 647 6445 [email protected] www.tckzone.org Supported by: 51 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos 1 2 3 4 NAVIGATING CAREERS IN TECH WHAT IS DIGITAL LITERACY? THE INTERNET There are numerous exciting career paths available if you have a digital skill. Digital literacy is the ability to understand and The internet is like a vast library filled with use technology effectively and responsibly. information, but not all of it is accurate or safe. Software Developer, Data Scientist, Cybersecurity Digital literacy helps us understand how to Analyst, Web Developer, IT Support Specialist, It involves being able to find, evaluate, and share navigate it wisely by checking for trustworthy Cloud Engineer, AI/Machine Learning Engineer, information safely and knowing how to behave sources, avoiding misinformation, and learning to UX/UI Designer, Network Administrator, Robotics in the digital world. be aware of the risks involved in browsing online. Engineer, Mobile App Developer, Game Developer, Digital Marketer, IT Project Manager, Blockchain Developer and more. DIGITAL CYBER SAFETY DIGITAL FOOTPRINT TERMS You should know Protecting personal information and staying safe online. To avoid online dangers, use secure passwords, This is all information about a person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity. Including, social media posts, browsing avoid sharing personal information, history, etc. Your digital footprint is permanent, and recognize online threats. so it’s important to think carefully about what Damilola Ojo you share online. Digital Education Expert Digital literacy isn't just about using technology; it's about Master technology, don't let CODING understanding, creating, and it master you. Coding is like giving shaping the future with it. instructions to a computer, telling it what to do. Every app, website, and game is built using code. Even without a computer, we WHY DIGITAL LITERACY MATTERS IN can practice coding by SCHOOL: thinking logically and It helps students succeed in school and VIRTUAL REALITY solving problems step-by- step. future jobs. (VR) It teaches us to stay safe online and use the internet wisely. Virtual reality (VR) Digital literacy is important for everyone, is a technology SEARCH ENGINE regardless of whether they have access to that allows users CLOUD COMPUTING A search engine is a tool that helps you find to experience and Cloud computing refers to storing and information on the internet. Popular search computers or not. interact with a accessing data, programs, and services engines include Google, Bing, and Yahoo. computer- over the internet instead of on a local Students should learn how to use search generated computer. Services like Google Drive, engines effectively to find reliable information environment as if it Dropbox, and iCloud are examples of by using keywords and evaluating the sources were real. cloud computing. of the results.