Digital Skills for Kids is an engaging and interactive course designed to equip children with essential digital skills in today’s technology-driven world.
Course Description
Through a series of fun activities, games, and practical lessons, children will learn foundational digital literacy concepts, internet safety practices, basic coding skills, and multimedia creation techniques. This course aims to empower children to become responsible digital citizens and prepare them for success in a digital age.
Course Duration: 8 weeks (1 hour per week)
Target Audience: Children aged 8-12 years old
Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with using a computer and the internet.
By the end of this course, children will have gained practical skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world safely, creatively express themselves through multimedia, and lay the foundation for further exploration in coding and technology.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Literacy
- Lesson 1: Understanding Computers and Devices
- Lesson 2: Basic Computer Operations
- Lesson 3: Introduction to Digital Citizenship
Module 2: Internet Safety
- Lesson 1: Identifying Safe Websites
- Lesson 2: Cyberbullying Awareness
- Lesson 3: Rules for Online Behavior
Module 3: Introduction to Coding
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Coding Concepts
- Lesson 2: Block-Based Coding Activities
- Lesson 3: Fun Coding Challenges and Games
Module 4: Multimedia Creation
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Multimedia
- Lesson 2: Basic Photo Editing Skills
- Lesson 3: Creating Simple Presentations
Module 5: Cybersecurity Basics
- Lesson 1: Password Security
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Online Threats
- Lesson 3: Internet Privacy Awareness
Module 6: Digital Project Showcase
- Students will have the opportunity to apply their digital skills and creativity to develop a small digital project, such as a multimedia presentation, simple game, or digital storybook. They will showcase their projects to their peers and receive feedback.
Join us on this exciting journey to unlock the potential of digital skills for kids!
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Want to partner on or fund one of our programmes / initiatives? We are always open to collaborations and partnerships. Contact our Business Development Associate; Ms. Abigail Zingani via contact@kwathucentre.org, or give us a call(direct or WhatsApp) on +265991850749.
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