Addressing Skill Gaps:
Bridge the digital literacy gaps in your curriculum and equip students with the skills they need to succeed on assessments and beyond.

• This Document: Highlights the fragmented approach to digital literacy in many schools, which creates gaps in essential skills and preparedness for assessments like the M-STEP, and suggests strategies for cohesive integration to bridge these gaps.
• EasyTech: Identifies skill gaps using embedded assessments and provides personalized learning pathways, enabling students to progress at their own pace and master foundational digital skills.

Alignment with Standards:
Ensure your curriculum is aligned with Michigan’s evolving educational standards by exploring practical approaches for embedding digital skills into classroom instruction.

• This Document: Emphasizes the integration of digital literacy within the framework of Michigan’s state standards and addresses the importance of aligning curriculum with evolving requirements, including computational thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and equitable access to technology for all students.
• EasyTech: Offers a fully aligned digital literacy curriculum tailored to Michigan’s standards and covers key competencies like digital citizenship, computational thinking, coding, and online safety while ensuring alignment with M-STEP and other state assessments.

Practical Application and Engagement:
Explore how project-based learning and interactive tools can transform digital literacy education in your classroom.

• This Document: Stresses the importance of interactive, real-world learning experiences to enhance student engagement and retention. It advocates for project-based learning and opportunities to reflect on digital skill development.
• EasyTech: Incorporates gamified practice and real-world applications, allowing students to develop critical digital competencies in an engaging environment.

Equitable Access:
Promote equitable access to digital learning tools in your district. 

• This Document: Emphasizes equitable access to technology and digital resources, particularly for underserved populations, ensuring all students develop essential digital skills.
• EasyTech: Ensures equitable learning opportunities through its adaptable, resource-friendly platform, making digital literacy accessible to diverse student demographics.

Teacher Empowerment:
Support your teachers with the resources they need to deliver impactful digital literacy instruction. 

• This Document: Underlines the need for resources and professional development to empower educators in integrating digital literacy seamlessly into their existing curriculum.
• EasyTech: Provides structured curriculum tools and auto-assigned content, reducing teacher workload while offering robust professional development opportunities.