Digital Literacy

A lesson for Resident Advisors and undergraduate students focused on the practical application of medical advocacy through digital tools. Students learn how to set up Medical IDs on smartphones and reflect on the normalization of mental health medication in crisis planning.

A comprehensive unit on developing executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, and goal setting for high school students.

Explores the cognitive science of impulse control, focus, and emotional regulation during high-stakes academic periods.

Deep dive into time auditing, energy management, and the difference between being busy and being productive.

Teaches students how to build sustainable digital and physical systems to manage information overload.

Focuses on backward design and task decomposition to handle complex 11th-grade projects and college prep.

A tactical mini-lesson teaching middle schoolers the 3-bin organizational system for both physical and digital spaces, including self-monitoring tools and goal-setting frameworks.

This lesson teaches students the 3-bin system for organizing physical and digital spaces to reduce cognitive load and support working memory. Students will learn to categorize items into 'Do', 'Store', and 'Trash' to clear their mental workbench.

A short, impactful lesson on the 3-bin organization system for physical and digital spaces, specifically designed to reduce cognitive load and support working memory.

A short, focused lesson teaching the 3-bin system of organization for both physical and digital spaces. Students will learn how to categorize items into Keep, Toss, and Transfer bins to maintain order.

A 25-minute lesson tailored for grades 1-2 focusing on simple, actionable steps to catch up after an absence through drawing and verbal scripts.

An advanced 25-minute lesson for grades 3-4 that focuses on independent work management, prioritizing tasks, and proactive communication with teachers after an absence.

A comprehensive lesson teaching students the fundamentals of classroom technology etiquette and digital citizenship through discussion, guided slides, and a collaborative contract.

A 45-minute ELL lesson exploring the life of Mae Jemison through the book 'Mae Among the Stars', featuring a 500 Lexile reading, vocabulary building with Spanish support, and a creative Adobe Express digital storytelling project.

Students configure automated alerts and recurring reminders to manage administrative tasks and prepare for upcoming deadlines.

Students learn to consolidate disparate sources of information into a single, color-coded digital calendar system to visualize and balance their commitments.

Students learn how to enter 'Presentation Mode', navigate their slides full-screen, and practice speaking about their work to a partner.

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 digital footprint and learn strategies for sharing information safely on an 'About Me' page while protecting their personal privacy.

A technical look at how image size and file type affect website performance, teaching students how to optimize media for a better user experience.

Students learn how to find high-quality, legal media assets and practice the essential skill of creating proper attributions and citations for digital content.

An introduction to intellectual property where students learn about copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons through a mock trial and case studies.

Students explore how web users read differently than book readers, focusing on the 'F-pattern' and practicing how to make content scannable using headers, bullets, and bold text.

Students develop a strategy for documenting and showcasing micro-credentials and project outcomes through digital portfolios.

Using backward design, students plot major educational milestones on a 10-year timeline to ensure logical career progression.

Students structure a system for informal continuous education, including journals, podcasts, and professional networks to supplement formal degrees.

Learners research emerging technologies and methodologies to predict future skill demands, ensuring educational investments remain relevant.

Students assess current competencies against 'reach' roles using frameworks to identify specific technical and soft skill deficits for educational intervention.

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.

This lesson empowers 9th-grade students to explore and articulate aspects of their personal history and cultural heritage, fostering a strong sense of pride in their identity through guided storytelling and creative expression.

Students explore how brand voice and core values shape identity and begin sketching their own logo concepts.

A workshop-style session focused on logo refinement and exploring color psychology to create cohesive palettes.

Students finalize their protocols and establish a formal maintenance contract to ensure long-term adherence and habit formation.

Students evaluate digital tools, apps, and wearables to integrate effective technological supports into their personalized regulation protocols.

Students identify obstacles to their regulation plan and develop 'If-Then' implementation intentions to navigate triggers and barriers.

Students use a triage metaphor to design a three-tiered response plan, assigning specific self-calming tools to different intensities of distress.

Students conduct an inventory of current stress responses and perform a cost-benefit analysis to distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive behaviors.

Students configure automated alerts and recurring reminders to manage administrative tasks and prepare for upcoming deadlines.

Students learn to consolidate disparate sources of information into a single, color-coded digital calendar system to visualize and balance their commitments.

Students learn how to enter 'Presentation Mode', navigate their slides full-screen, and practice speaking about their work to a partner.

Students are introduced to transitions and animations to add movement to their slides, with a focus on audience awareness and avoiding distracting effects.

Students explore pre-set themes and backgrounds, learning how colors and design choices set the mood and match the topic of their presentation.

Students add new slides to their deck and learn the balance between text and visuals, focusing on using large images to support their message.

Students learn the rules of sharing digital spaces, focusing on collaborative editing and respecting others' work in a shared document.

An introduction to cloud storage and the importance of saving work online to ensure accessibility across different devices.

Students use search tools and folder navigation to find specific files in a simulated directory structure.

Learners practice creating storage pods (folders) and sorting data crystals (files) into categories using drag-and-drop concepts.

Students learn why specific file names are important and practice a naming convention (Name_Assignment) to keep their digital work identifiable.

Students identify the key parts of presentation software (slides, filmstrip, text boxes) and create their first title slide.

A fun, interactive game-based lesson where club members learn about healthy eating, community safety, and daily living skills by playing Two Truths and a Lie. Club members will act as 'Fact Finders' to identify myths and facts in these key life areas.

A comprehensive 4-hour (240-minute) training intensive designed to help individuals with disabilities join community clubs. This expanded lesson covers interest exploration, social navigation, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and practical goal-setting.

A comprehensive project-based lesson for 6th-8th graders focused on developing empathy through community interviews and multimedia storytelling. Students learn to see the world through the 'lenses' of others to foster compassion and critical thinking.

A lesson for middle schoolers on efficient note-taking strategies, introducing the Cornell Method, Sketchnoting, and the Outlining technique to capture and organize key information.

A lesson on long-term project management for middle schoolers, introducing SMART goals and the "Backwards Planning" strategy to tackle major assignments without the last-minute crunch.

A lesson on time management and task prioritization for middle schoolers, featuring the Eisenhower Matrix and strategies for identifying 'time-wasters' and 'productivity-boosters'.

A lesson for middle schoolers on identifying and using persuasive techniques (ethos, pathos, logos) and rhetorical strategies in advertisements and speeches.

A lesson on digital media literacy for middle schoolers, focusing on the SIFT method to evaluate online information, identify bias, and spot misinformation.

A comprehensive lesson for middle schoolers on breaking down complex, multi-step instructions using chunking, visualization, and paraphrasing strategies.

A comprehensive lesson for 3rd-5th graders on digital citizenship, focusing on online safety, privacy, and digital footprints through a detective-themed agency experience.

A 9th-grade lesson exploring the ethics of data visualization, focusing on how scale and representation impact accountability and social responsibility. Students will analyze misleading graphs and create their own honest and dishonest visualizations.

A lesson focused on professional communication, soft skills, and building a positive personal brand both in-person and online.

A foundational lesson on career exploration, helping students connect their personal interests and strengths to potential professional paths.

A comprehensive unit on mastering the job application process, from crafting the perfect resume and cover letter to nailing the interview and navigating job search platforms.

A 45-minute ICAP lesson designed for gifted middle school students to explore the intersection of their personal strengths and core values to identify potential career paths.

A comprehensive lesson on modern job search strategies, including online resources, networking techniques, and scenario-based practice to help students navigate the job market effectively.

A comprehensive lesson for 9th graders on social media etiquette, focusing on digital footprint, misinformation, and cyberbullying. Students learn to curate a positive online presence, verify information, and act as upstanders in digital spaces.

A high school entrepreneurship lesson analyzing how consumer confidence and inflation (CPI) impact business revenue through real-world data analysis and case studies. Students evaluate three different business models to determine their resilience in various economic climates.

A media literacy lesson for grades 9-10 focusing on the 'Signals of Authority' framework to evaluate online source credibility and the ethics of content moderation.

A lesson for high school upperclassmen on assessing independent learning readiness through the lens of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Students will research free educational resources and design a condensed 2-week study syllabus for a subject of their choice.

Teaches students how to take genuine accountability when they mess up, including the components of a meaningful apology and rebuilding social trust.

Introduces practical cognitive filters to use before speaking, focusing on the THINK framework and the 'pause' technique.

Focuses on the immediate and long-term impact of words, helping students understand the 'blast radius' of what they say in person and online.

A lesson designed for 8th-grade students to decode the logic behind social norms, focusing on digital citizenship, friendship communication, and personal boundaries. It emphasizes 'the why' behind expectations to help students who struggle with social reasoning.

Applying assertive communication and emotional regulation to the digital world. Students discuss the 'disinhibition effect' of screens and practice protocols for group chats and social media conflicts.

A specialized module focusing on the transition from impulsive verbal aggression to strategic, assertive communication. Students learn to use precise language to maintain social capital and resolve conflicts without escalation.

Provides a structured framework for collaborative problem-solving, guiding students from identifying the core issue to choosing a win-win solution.

Teaches the 'I-Statement' formula and the art of active listening to help students express needs and understand others without escalation.

Focuses on identifying the physical signs of frustration and practicing immediate 'cool-down' techniques to prevent aggressive outbursts before they start.

A lesson designed for teenage boys focusing on identifying peer pressure, understanding its psychological roots, and mastering assertive refusal skills in both real-world and digital contexts.

A Parent Night workshop focused on understanding the emotional impact of digital harassment through the short film 'Are You Okay?'. Parents will explore the 'digital divide', analyze ineffective adult responses, and learn empathetic scripts to support their children.

Students explore the impact of digital boundaries on stress management, analyze how screen habits affect well-being, and collaborate to create persuasive infomercials for a 'digital detox.'

A lesson for 3rd graders focused on identifying "Okay Sites" and understanding age-appropriate content using the STOP strategy. Includes a sorting activity for popular apps and a discussion on privacy settings.

Students analyze the invasive nature of cyberbullying compared to traditional bullying using the UNICEF 'Cyber Bullying' video as a primary source for discussion and reflection.

A workshop designed for parents of elementary-aged children to help them recognize non-verbal cues and behavioral changes associated with cyberbullying distress, featuring a collaborative strategy session on digital safety.

A comprehensive lesson for middle schoolers exploring how social media trends and beauty standards impact self-esteem, featuring a video analysis and a body-positive reflection activity.

This lesson focuses on helping 7th-grade students distinguish between healthy and unhealthy friendships while mastering the art of showing respect. It includes measurable learning targets aligned with ASCA standards and assessment tools to track student growth.

An introductory lesson on catfishing that explores the motivations behind digital deception, the red flags to watch for, and the severe emotional and legal consequences for all parties involved. Students will practice identifying suspicious behavior and learn concrete steps for reporting.

A high-stakes decision-making simulation where students use decision trees to analyze risks and consequences in digital, social, and substance-related scenarios.

Students will learn to identify digital red flags, manage privacy settings, and differentiate between safe and unsafe online interactions.

Students learn the rules of sharing digital spaces, focusing on collaborative editing and respecting others' work in a shared document.

An introduction to cloud storage and the importance of saving work online to ensure accessibility across different devices.

Students use search tools and folder navigation to find specific files in a simulated directory structure.

Learners practice creating storage pods (folders) and sorting data crystals (files) into categories using drag-and-drop concepts.

Students learn why specific file names are important and practice a naming convention (Name_Assignment) to keep their digital work identifiable.

A final simulation where students apply their knowledge to navigate a safe digital environment and earn their 'Safe Surfer' certificate.

Students build muscle memory for the 'Pause and Ask' technique to handle unexpected or scary online encounters.

Students synthesize their learning by creating a personal Digital Citizen Pledge and earning their Super Citizen badges.

Students learn that avatars can hide a person's true identity and establish the rule of never talking to strangers online.

Students practice the "Stop, Walk, and Tell" strategy to respond to unkind behavior or scary content online, focusing on seeking help from trusted adults.

This lesson focuses on identifying 'tricky' online content like pop-up ads and fake prizes that look too good to be true.

Students are introduced to the Green/Yellow/Red framework for internet safety, learning to categorize sites as safe, cautious, or dangerous.

Students learn to identify kind and unkind digital behaviors, focusing on the feelings of others behind the screen and the basics of cyberbullying prevention.

Using the toothpaste analogy, students learn that online actions are permanent and practice the "Think Before You Click" strategy to manage their digital presence.

Students explore how digital actions leave trails by connecting physical footprints to their digital history, emphasizing that computers remember our paths.

A culminating lesson where students apply their knowledge through role-play and a 'Stop and Ask' decision-making game.

Students identify their 'Circle of Trust'—the adults they can safely share digital secrets with and ask for help.

Students practice creating simple, hard-to-guess passwords and learn why simple sequences are not safe.

Using the analogy of a house key, students learn how passwords protect personal information and who should know them.

Students categorize items and information as 'Public' or 'Private' using concrete analogies like a mystery box and personal treasures.

A 15-minute accountability lesson designed for teenagers and young adults. Explores the 'Ripple Effect' of choices through high-stakes scenarios like digital ethics, workplace reliability, and academic integrity.

A lesson designed to help students define cheating through real-world scenarios, exploring the difference between collaboration and dishonesty. Students will examine various examples, including digital cheating and plagiarism, to understand the impact on their own learning and community trust.

A Grade 5 lesson focusing on the value of Ubuntu, exploring 'Black Boy Joy' through Pharrell Williams and the collective energy of the 1963 March on Washington.

A Grade 6 lesson focusing on Virtus (excellence) and energy, using Simone Biles and the 1968 Olympics to show how personal power can be channeled into advocacy.

A Grade 7 lesson centered on Kenkyo (humility), focusing on mental health advocacy with Megan Thee Stallion and Kid Cudi to normalize emotional wellness.

A Grade 7 deep dive into Ganas (grit) and resilience, connecting the narrative of 'The Other Wes Moore' and Jay-Z to the historical excellence of the Harlem Renaissance.

A 45-minute ICAP lesson designed for gifted middle school students to explore the intersection of their personal strengths and core values to identify potential career paths.

An analytical look at how automation, AI, and global economic shifts impact the longevity and growth of various career paths.

A middle school lesson exploring the mechanics of social media algorithms, how they prioritize engagement for profit, and their influence on user behavior through a hands-on 'Be The Algorithm' simulation.

Students will dive into the digital world to understand how algorithms shape their online experience, featuring a roleplay activity and video analysis.

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.

The culminating project where students plan and dictate a full paragraph. They use all previously learned skills to create a clean, accurate draft.