Fundamental hardware proficiency, secure online behavior, and ethical social media engagement. Equips learners with productivity tool mastery, web publishing skills, and critical evaluation of emerging technologies.
In this capstone lesson, students synthesize their learning into a 'User Manual' for their own brain. They document personalized strategies for physical, digital, and temporal organization to build self-advocacy and long-term habits.
Students investigate the efficiency costs of multitasking and context switching. Through timed experiments, they compare sequential task completion with 'batching' strategies to develop more efficient workflow habits.
This lesson focuses on digital literacy through the lens of organization. Students learn effective file naming conventions, folder hierarchies, and inbox management strategies to prevent 'digital hoarding' and improve information retrieval speed.
Students analyze the impact of their physical environment on focus and productivity. By auditing workspace case studies and their own study areas, they learn to design spaces that minimize distractions and optimize ergonomics.
Students explore the neurological basis of executive function, focusing on working memory and inhibition. They engage in simulations like the Stroop Effect and memory overload tasks to understand why organizational systems are necessary for cognitive efficiency.
Annotation of technical manuals and 'how-to' guides, focusing on identifying sequence, warnings, and decision trees to follow complex procedures.
Developing professional communication skills through collaborative digital annotation, focusing on commenting etiquette and consensus-building in shared documents.
Application of color-coded annotation to identify legal rights and obligations within a rental lease agreement, translating boilerplate text into actionable information.
Strategies for maintaining focus and comprehension when reading hyperlinked or non-linear digital texts, including managing sidebars and multimedia distractions.
Introduction to digital annotation tools, focusing on managing layers of notes, exporting summaries, and using digital search/tagging functions effectively.
In this final activity, students manage a monthly budget spreadsheet. They must navigate, enter expenses, sort data, and apply formulas to balance the sheet using only keyboard commands.
Students apply all editing and formatting skills to structure a resume template. They must align headers, bullet points, and contact info effectively using only keyboard inputs.
Students navigate the spell check and thesaurus functions using keyboard commands. They learn to accept or reject suggestions and navigate review panes efficiently.
Students access the 'Format Cells' dialog and ribbon menus via keyboard to apply currency formats, borders, and fills. The goal is to make a raw dataset readable and presentable.
The capstone lesson where students create a personalized 'Accessibility Blueprint' and practice advocating for their specific technical setup in a workplace or university environment.
A technical problem-solving lesson where students diagnose and resolve shortcut conflicts or system errors, using help menus and resetting accessibility settings.
Students learn to create and implement custom keyboard shortcuts and macros for frequently used tasks, focusing on workflow optimization and reducing repetitive strain in a professional context.
Covers the modifier keys and navigation commands for screen readers (Narrator/VoiceOver), focusing on how keyboard navigation provides an alternative interface for focus tracking and content consumption.
Students explore the Ease of Access center to configure Sticky Keys, Filter Keys, and Toggle Keys, learning how these modifications reduce physical strain and enable multi-key shortcuts with minimal movement.
This lesson introduces shortcuts for bold, italics, underline, and alignment. Students apply style guides to a plain text document to make it visually structured and professional.
A high-engagement, sub-friendly lesson where AVID students research, budget, and plan a 3-day dream vacation while applying WICOR strategies and financial literacy skills.
Master the transition from student to professional. This lesson covers workplace etiquette and the application process through engaging puzzles and reflective self-assessments.
Compare the mechanics of market, command, and mixed economies through historical documents like ration cards and industrial quotas, as well as modern tax structures.
Uncover the metrics of national wealth through the history of hyperinflation, the ethics of economic growth, and simulations of central bank management.
Master the dynamics of market forces through the history of the Tulip Mania, the ethics of ticket scalping, and simulations of price elasticity and equilibrium.
Explore the foundational pillars of economics through the history of the Dust Bowl, the ethics of organ markets, and simulations of scarcity and marginal utility.
Master the mechanics of life's largest financial commitments through the history of the 30-year mortgage, the ethics of urban gentrification, and complex simulations of home ownership.
Uncover the mechanisms of risk management through the history of the Great Fire of London, the ethics of pre-existing conditions, and complex simulations of health and auto insurance.
Master the battlefield of the modern marketplace through the history of consumer protection, the ethics of planned obsolescence, and simulations of contract negotiation.
Uncover the mechanics of modern banking through historical currency crises, the ethics of fee structures, and simulations of liquidity management.
Analyze the mechanics of financial choice through historical market crashes, the ethics of credit, and complex simulations of high-stakes adult purchases.
Master the art of information gathering and source verification in the digital age through historical misinformation cases and modern research simulations.
A practical guide for students to find and use public technology resources safely and effectively. This lesson covers locating free computers, navigating public interfaces, and connecting to open WiFi networks.
A digital literacy lesson designed for high school students in transitional housing, focusing on practical internet search skills, source evaluation, and staying safe from online scams.
A lesson designed to empower high school students to navigate digital misinformation using the SIFT method, with a specific focus on resources and news relevant to their daily lives.
A practical guide for high school students to evaluate the credibility of political news and community resource leads, specifically housing and shelter availability.
A lesson designed to empower high school students with the tools to navigate digital misinformation, focusing on the SIFT method, identifying emotional bias, and spotting sponsored content.
A functional travel training lesson focused on using Google Maps to plan a trip and practicing safety and etiquette on the MBTA. Students will navigate a step-by-step planning process and evaluate safe vs. unsafe behaviors in transit environments.
A comprehensive 3-hour Pre-ETS lesson focused on career pathways, college research, and independent living for students with autism. This lesson uses high-structure visual supports, sentence starters, and choice boards to guide students through the transition planning process.
A comprehensive lesson on time management and effective study habits, focusing on prioritization, scheduling, and active study techniques to prepare students for post-secondary success.
A practical project where students apply their knowledge to design a retail store, including product selection, floor layout, visual merchandising, and a promotional plan.
An introduction to the foundational skills of the retail industry, covering customer service techniques, cash handling, inventory management, and the professional communication required for successful sales.
An introductory career exploration lesson where students discover the diverse world of digital design, from UX/UI to motion graphics, and map out the education and skills needed for success.
A comprehensive one-day lesson designed to guide high school seniors through the process of writing and formatting their Capstone Project paper for their online portfolios. The lesson focuses on structural integrity, professional digital formatting, and reflective writing techniques.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the diverse range of professional paths within the visual arts, from traditional fine arts to digital design and commercial industries.
Students reflect on their archives as part of a 'continuing bond' and develop plans for maintaining digital legacies.
Students assemble their curated artifacts into a multimedia collage, applying technical skills to create a digital tribute.
Students learn how technical choices in editing, like pacing and sound, impact the emotional tone of a story.
Students practice the art of curation, selecting significant digital artifacts to tell a focused narrative of loss or memory.
Students explore the ethical implications of 'digital afterlife' and how online spaces serve as modern memorial grounds.
Students will analyze how digital interactions fuel drama and develop a 'Pause and Protect' strategy for managing online conflict and social media stress.
This lesson explores the pressure of maintaining a 'reputation' and provides strategies for staying true to personal values when faced with peer influence.
Students will learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy boundaries, practice assertive communication, and identify their personal 'safe space' limits.
The core foundational resources for mentors to guide their mentees through the 20-session journey.
A lesson on drafting and sending professional emails to request letters of recommendation for college, internships, or scholarships. Students learn proper email etiquette, structure, and follow-up procedures.
A comprehensive introduction for teachers to the Lenny Learning platform, covering the core assignment workflow, study tools, and administrative features.
A 35-minute interactive session exploring the mind-body connection with social media. Students use somatic mapping to identify emotional triggers in their most-used apps and learn strategies for digital safety based on the TCFSH 'DMs to Double Taps' guide.
Final group closure and graduation ceremony.
Individual goals for future group interactions.
Celebrating the importance of supporting roles (Follower, Loyalist).
Developing positive leadership traits regardless of formal role.
Defining what true loyalty looks like versus toxic compliance.
How social media shifts role dynamics and group communication.
Comparing friendship roles with roles played in families or teams.
How roles and groups naturally change over months and years.
Analyzing who is 'on site' and who is excluded from the group structure.
Building the internal trust that holds the squad together.
Specific steps for repairing relationships when a role fails the group.
A structural look at how groups handle heat and stress.
Tools for resisting pressure to fall into negative 'Shadow' roles.
Analyzing who holds influence in the group and how power is distributed.
Discussing how and why roles change depending on the situation.
Teachers will learn how to design interactive, engaging lessons on Lenny Learning using advanced content types, gamification, and collaborative tools.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the ethical implications of digital technology use for students, covering privacy, digital footprints, AI responsibility, and online empathy.
An introductory lesson on business models and subscription pricing in the tech industry, using a hypothetical educational platform as a case study.
This lesson provides students with a clear, accessible guide to the school's expectations and the specific causes for suspension as outlined in the student handbook. It focuses on translating administrative language into student-friendly terms while highlighting the positive behavioral supports available to them.
A lesson exploring the ethics and utility of AI-generated educational content, addressing common concerns like environmental impact and job displacement while highlighting the benefits of personalization and accessibility.
A comprehensive lesson for 12th graders examining how automation, globalization, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global economy and the specific skills needed to thrive in the future job market.
A specialized tracking system aligned with the SLV PWR Work-Based Learning Handbook, featuring compliant hours logs, training plans, and implementation resources for the 75-hour internship requirement.
A comprehensive final review and logistics checklist for high school seniors, covering voter registration, insurance cards, professional email signatures, and emergency contact updates.
Guides students through a long-term goal-setting exercise, helping them map out professional and personal milestones for their first five years after high school using a visual timeline approach.
Teaches students how to plan, execute, and document a significant creative project, focusing on milestones, resource management, and the art of the 'Launch.'
Students synthesize their findings to create a personal proposal for their post-high school needs, outlining software, hardware, costs, and funding sources while practicing self-advocacy.
Students experiment with different audio input devices (headsets, tabletop mics, earbuds) in varying noise environments, analyzing how background noise impacts recognition accuracy.
Students investigate how different speech engines process data (local vs. cloud) and the implications for privacy in academic or professional settings.
Students test mobile dictation apps and cloud-based synchronization, evaluating how to capture ideas on the go and transfer them to a desktop for editing.
Students conduct a comparative analysis of accessibility tools native to Windows/Mac/Chromebooks versus specialized software like Dragon Professional, evaluating cost, privacy, and performance.
Students learn to personalize algorithm settings to prevent burnout and match their specific learning speeds and exam timelines.
Focuses on integrating study habits into daily life by identifying 'dead time' and practicing short-burst reviews on mobile devices.
Students analyze statistical dashboards within study apps to monitor their learning velocity, retention rates, and identified consistency gaps.
Students learn the art of digital deck creation, focusing on image occlusion for diagrams and adding multimodal hooks (audio/tags) to support diverse learning needs.
Students explore how software algorithms predict memory decay and compare digital tools to traditional study methods. They set up their initial accounts and learn the basic interface of digital spaced repetition platforms.
Students finalize their scaffold portfolio and draft self-advocacy scripts for college or workplace settings.
Students test their personalized systems in a simulated high-pressure environment and engage in peer review.
Students compare analog and digital tools, exploring how technology can scaffold working memory through dynamic layouts.
Students use design-thinking principles to create a custom graphic organizer tailored to their specific cognitive profile.
Students analyze high-stakes adult scenarios to identify specific working memory challenges and categorize information demands.
Students synthesize their learning into a personal integrity manifesto, creating a concrete guide for future ethical decision-making and self-advocacy.
Applying FAST skills to digital interactions, students examine how social media affects truthfulness and self-respect, developing guidelines for online integrity.
Exploration of the 'Fair' component of FAST within asymmetrical power dynamics, teaching students how to advocate for themselves while remaining equitable.
Students analyze case studies of individuals who faced ethical dilemmas, evaluating their decisions through the FAST framework with a focus on 'Stick to values' and 'Truthfulness'.
Students identify and prioritize their core values through inquiry-based activities, laying the groundwork for the 'Stick to values' component of the FAST skill.
