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Digital Literacy

As seemingly everything becomes more digitized, having the tools and wherewithal to navigate a digital-first world has never been more important. These skills, known as digital literacy, are not only required for professionals navigating the working world, but also for students as they learn in today’s education environment.

Through the lens of education, we like to think of digital literacy as a student’s ability to use digital tools and technologies to work, learn and interact. Digital literacy manifests as both cognitive and technical skills.

Social Media

Social Media presents wonderful opportunities for connecting and disseminating information around the world, in ways never before seen. At the same time, emerging data regarding student’s use of social media reflects that many are having a difficult time navigating this highly dynamic world. 

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes from powerful computer systems that have the ability to process large amounts of data. This processing finds patterns within the data and answers questions based on the patterns it has identified. Learn more about AI from the U.S. Department of State, Google Cloud, TeachAI

You have already experienced AI. When your phone auto-fills a password, when your maps app gives you the quickest route to a destination, and when your e-mail program auto corrects your typing—among lots of other tech tasks that our devices perform—you are experiencing AI. 

DCSD wants every individual child to reach their full potential. AI can help enhance student academic growth and increase professional productivity. Our students need us to lean into this new world—DCSD is doing just that!