Digital Literacy

Curriculum Area and Level

• PSHE Education
• Key Stage 5 (Years 12-13)
• UK Education Standards

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will:

1. Understand the concept and importance of digital literacy in the workplace.
2. Identify key digital skills required for various job roles.
3. Develop strategies to enhance their own digital literacy.

Resources Needed

• Interactive whiteboard
• Computers/laptops/tablets (1 per student)
• Projector
• Handouts on digital tools in the workplace
• Flipcharts and markers

Lesson Plan Outline

Starter (10 minutes)

• Introduction to Digital Literacy
  • Begin with a brief discussion on what digital literacy means. Pose questions like:
    • What does being 'digitally literate' mean to you?
    • Why do you think digital literacy is important in today’s workplace?
  • Show a short video that illustrates the evolution of digital technology in the workplace and its significance.

Main Activities

Activity 1: Digital Self-Assessment (15 minutes)

• Individual Task
  • Distribute digital literacy self-assessment handouts.
  • Students will individually complete the self-assessment to gauge their current digital skills.
  • Have them reflect on which skills they need to improve and why those skills are essential for future job opportunities.

Activity 2: Digital Skills in Various Careers (20 minutes)

• Group Task
  • Divide students into pairs or small groups.
  • Each group is assigned a different career (e.g., marketing, finance, healthcare, IT).
  • They will research and list the key digital skills necessary for their assigned career.
  • Groups will present their findings to the class using a digital presentation tool of their choice (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides).

Interactive Activity: Digital Tools Demonstration (10 minutes)

• Class Task
  • Demonstrate a few essential digital tools and platforms used in modern workplaces (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Trello).
  • Show practical examples of how these tools are used for communication, collaboration, and project management.
  • Encourage students to ask questions and explore the tools hands-on.

Plenary (5 minutes)

• Reflection and Q&A
  • Summarise the key points discussed during the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learnt about digital literacy.
  • Open the floor to any questions or clarifications.

Extension Activities (For Students Who Finish Early)

• Create a Digital Portfolio
  • Students begin working on a digital portfolio showcasing their current digital skills and achievements. This can include examples of work, projects, and a list of digital tools they are proficient in.

Homework (Assigned at the end of the lesson)

• Digital Skills Development
  • Students select at least one digital skill they need to improve.
  • They will find an online course or resource to help develop that skill (e.g., an online tutorial on Excel, a course on digital marketing).
  • They will write a brief report (250-300 words) on what they learnt and how it will benefit their future career. This will be due next week.

Assessment

• Formative

  • Observation and participation during class discussions and activities.
  • Review of digital literacy self-assessment results.
  • Feedback on group presentations.

• Summative

  • Evaluation of homework assignment (Digital Skills Development Report).

Differentiation

• Support for Lower Ability Students

  • Pair lower ability students with peers who have stronger digital skills for group activities.
  • Provide additional time and one-on-one support during digital tool demonstrations.

• Extension for Higher Ability Students

  • Encourage higher ability students to take on leadership roles within their groups.
  • Allow them to explore advanced digital tools and present findings to the class.

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By tailoring the lesson to both engage and challenge students, this plan aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of digital literacy's relevance and applications in the workplace.