SKILLS EVERY STUDENT NEEDS

In today’s society, it is critical for students to be able to use the vast amount of technology available to them. Digital literacy will provide students with skills they need to succeed in the technological age. It is Catholic High’s goal to build students’ digital literacy by authentically incorporating technology into instruction at every grade level.

Digital literacy learning goals are approached through a variety of means throughout all grade levels. The school has interactive presentation systems in all classrooms, making delivery of content a breeze. However, building students’ digital literacy requires them to be responsible content creators, not just consumers.

The school currently utilizes Chromebooks in carts for elementary and middle school students. Their phenomenal battery life, portability, speed, and functionality make them perfect learning tools for students.  Students in grades 9-12 participate in a full 1:1 Chromebook program.

The school utilizes GoGuardian for filtering and monitoring student accounts and devices.  Their privacy policies can be found here.

1:1 Chromebook Q&A

Digital Literacy

The definition of literacy has evolved in the 21st century. The basic definition of literacy means to be able to read and write. To be successful in today’s digital world, literacy goes far beyond being able to read and write. What it means to be digitally literate has reflected the change in how information is processed, delivered, and received in today’s highly connected world. The University Library of The University of Illinois defines digital literacy as:

The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information.
The ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers. 
A person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment… Literacy includes the ability to read and interpret media, to reproduce data and images through digital manipulation, and to evaluate and apply new knowledge gained from digital environments. 

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The Louisiana Department of Education defines eight categories of digital literacy. Click below to learn more.