Technology is shaping every part of modern life—and this course gives students the tools, creativity, and confidence to navigate it. In this hands-on, forward-thinking class, students learn essential digital skills, explore emerging technologies, and become empowered creators rather than passive consumers. The course blends practical tech literacy with problem-solving, creativity, and responsible digital citizenship.

Students will explore topics such as:

• Computer & Device Fundamentals:
  Understanding hardware, software, operating systems, and how everyday devices actually work.

• Digital Productivity & Tools:
  Cloud storage, digital organization, collaborative tools, digital calendars, presentations, spreadsheets, and basic workflow systems.

• Internet & Online Research Skills:
  How the internet works, evaluating credible sources, advanced search strategies, and safe, responsible browsing.

• Coding Foundations:
  Basics of programming logic, simple projects using beginner-friendly languages or platforms (such as Python, Scratch, HTML/CSS, or similar), and understanding how apps and websites are built.

• Artificial Intelligence & Automation:
  How AI works, practical uses, strengths and limitations, ethics, prompt writing, and how AI is transforming industries.

• Digital Creativity & Media:
  Graphic design basics, video editing, digital storytelling, audio production, and responsible content creation.

• Cybersecurity & Online Safety:
  Password hygiene, privacy protection, recognizing scams, digital footprints, and understanding how to navigate online spaces safely.

• Tech Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting:
  Diagnosing common device issues, understanding error messages, and building confidence in solving everyday tech problems.

• Future Technologies:
  Exploration of robotics, VR/AR, blockchain, renewable tech, and other innovations shaping the future.

• Ethical & Responsible Tech Use:
  Digital citizenship, screen time balance, respectful communication online, and understanding the social impact of technology.

By the end of this course, students will not only be digitally fluent—they’ll be creators, innovators, and critical thinkers prepared for a world where technology is constantly evolving. They’ll leave with practical skills they can apply to academics, careers, and everyday life.