Thinkers
Digital Skills
Work, Create, and Stay Safe Online
Thinkers
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A small digital portfolio — a typed and formatted document plus a poster or chart — created and organised using the tools and safe-search skills learned in the course.
Course Overview
A practical course that builds the everyday digital skills students need for school and beyond. Learners practise confident typing, smart searching, online safety, and using productivity and creativity tools — becoming responsible, capable digital citizens.
What you'll learn
- Type quickly and accurately using proper keyboard technique
- Search the internet effectively and judge whether a source is reliable
- Stay safe online: passwords, privacy, and recognising scams
- Send clear emails and communicate respectfully online
- Organise schoolwork using documents, folders, and cloud storage
- Create simple charts and posters with everyday digital tools
- Understand responsible and ethical use of technology and AI helpers
Final Outcome
Students become confident, safe, and productive technology users — ready to apply digital skills across every subject and future course.
The Final Project
A small digital portfolio — a typed and formatted document plus a poster or chart — created and organised using the tools and safe-search skills learned in the course.
Tools & Platforms
Web Browser Microsoft Word Google Drive Email
Learning Approach
Guided hands-on practice with real tasks drawn from school life, reinforced by short challenges that build speed, judgement, and good digital habits.