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Digital Literacy Modules (COEHD)

Pilot Modules to Assist with Digital Literacy Development

Welcome

Instructions for Using the Digital Literacy Modules

  • This tutorial is composed of four modules that can be completed individually or as a group:
    • Computational Thinking
    • Creativity and Innovation
    • Data Literacy, Management, and Representation
    • Digital Citizenship
  • Use the vertical menu at left to navigate to the different modules.
     

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  • Review the content included in each module before taking the quiz.
    • For areas in which you have prior knowledge or experience, you may not need to review every piece of embedded content.
    • Module content and quizzes can be viewed on mobile devices, but using a laptop or PC is recommended. 
  • Respond to all quiz questions and submit your quiz to obtain a certificate documenting module completion.

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  • You must complete the submission process to access the screen with the downloadable certificate.
  • The certificate will include a score based on your original answers to the quiz questions. To get a better score, you must retake the quiz. Correcting answers in the same attempt will not improve the displayed score.
  • The time required to complete each module will depend on how much of the content you view and your level of engagement. It is recommended that you allow at least 45 minutes to complete each module.

Description

Explanation of Tutorial Design

  • The modules are designed in alignment with four of the five areas included in the Technology Application TEKS (grades K-12) for Texas students.
  • The TA TEKS were selected because they represent essential concepts for all learners regardless of age and can be modified to be more or less advanced.
  • The Practical Technology Applications TEK area was not included as a module because, to some degree, these skills are embedded in the process of reviewing the content and taking the quizzes for the other modules. 
  • Additionally, the TA TEKS are reflective of other educational technology standards, such as the ISTE Standards for Educators. 
  • Efforts were made to incorporate elements of backward design and UDL into the process of creating this series of modules.

Get Help

Have Questions or Suggestions for the Modules?

Do you have questions about the modules or want to make recommendations for content revisions? Please email Dr. Kim Grotewold at kgrotewold@tamusa.edu.

AI Use Disclosure

AI Use Disclosure

Content development for the learning outcomes, explanations, examples, and quiz questions in these modules was assisted by Claude.ai (paid subscription) Gemini, and Elicit models. 

Model Citations

Anthropic. (2025). Claude Opus 4 (May 22 edition with web search and extended thinking enabled) [generative AI model/system]. https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus

Anthropic. (2025). Claude Sonnet 4 (May 22 edition) [generative AI model/ system]. https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet

Elicit. (2025). Elicit Basic (July 23 edition, used Research report) [generative AI model/system]. https://elicit.com/

Google. (2025). Gemini 2.5 Flash (May 20 edition) [generative AI model/system]. https://gemini.google.com/app