DIGITAL SKILLS

Digital Skills Workshop provides teachers and students with free learning modules that address core competencies for college- and career-readiness as outlined by the Common Core State Standards. This site is comprised of videos and lesson plans you can implement right away. The videos document actual classroom and field exercises where specific digital skills are introduced, explained, and demonstrated... We walk you through how to acquire donated equipment and create effective mentorship programs with universities and professionals. Our methods draw from the practice of journalism to engage students in research, writing, and media production. This curriculum was created by instructors and advanced-level students from the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon, supported by a grant from the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics. Specifically, the project acknowledges the importance of empowering students to become "digital citizens" --active participants..