Description
Digital Literacy: Tech Skills for Life Course Overview
This class is part of the MyFunScience live online homeschool classes, which provide structured academic instruction for middle school and high school students. Families can also explore our full collection of technology courses for students interested in computers, programming, and modern digital tools.
This live online digital literacy class equips homeschool students with the essential technology skills needed to succeed in school, work, and everyday life.
Students learn not only how technology works, but how to use it responsibly, efficiently, and ethically in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Through guided instruction and hands-on projects, students develop practical digital skills, build confidence with modern technology tools, and learn how to navigate the online world safely.
This course also pairs well with other technology classes such as Computer Science & Programming, Graphic Design & Video Game Making, and Tech Careers & Innovation Tools.
Course Overview
- High School Credit: 1 credit
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 6–12
- Format: Weekly live online digital literacy class
- Prerequisites: None
What Your Student Will Learn
Fall Semester — Digital Foundations
- Hardware and software basics
- Understanding files and storage systems
- Networks and internet fundamentals
- Digital communication tools
- Online safety and cybersecurity
- Cyber ethics and digital citizenship
- Social media literacy
- Cloud services and productivity tools
Students apply their learning through real-world scenarios and a culminating fall application project.
Spring Semester — Microsoft Office Mastery
- Professional document creation in Word
- Resume and business letter formatting
- Budget creation and data management in Excel
- Formulas, functions, and data visualization
- Presentation design in PowerPoint
- Multimedia and animation basics
- Outlook and digital organization
Students complete hands-on projects including professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and a final capstone project using tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Watch Sample Class Sessions
High School Credit
- 1 credit
Recommended Grade Level
- Grades 6–12
Prerequisites
- None
Required Materials
- Computer
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Syllabus
Download the Course Syllabus (PDF)
Estimated Workload
Approximately 1 hour per week outside of class.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is digital literacy?
Digital literacy includes the practical skills needed to use computers, software, and the internet safely and effectively in school and everyday life.
Is this course designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This class is designed specifically for homeschool middle school and high school students.
Do students need prior technology experience?
No prior experience is required. Students begin with foundational technology skills and progress toward more advanced tools and projects.
Does this course earn high school credit?
Yes. This course earns one full high school credit.
