Learn to Harness the Power of Data!
Data is the lifeblood of the internet and the modern economy, driving everything from business to health care. In this course, you will learn about how data is collected, how it can be protected, and how it is used to shape various aspects of our lives. Digital Data influences things like our shopping experiences, business decisions, social networks, criminal investigations, sports, and the internet of things. This course examines not only how data is used today but also asks to imagine the future possibilities offered by the intersection of data and connectivity.
Learning Outcomes
Method of Instruction
This course is intended for instructor delivery, either in-person or remotely. All instructional resources (lesson slide, handouts, quizzes, assessments, etc) can be downloaded for individual teacher customization and use. Should you have any questions regarding the curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact Digital Media Academy Support through the LMS.
Teacher Guide | Lesson Plans
The Teacher Guide is designed for the purpose of lesson planning and contains all lesson plans, activity timing, and provides information on all student resources associated with this course. Login or complete the form below to get the complete Teacher's Guide.
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Curricular Connections Guide
Science, Language Arts, and Math curriculum integrations build student competency in core academic subjects while addressing essential, 21st-century technology skills. This Curricular Connections Guide is designed to spark your imagination of how to bring this course to life in your own classroom.
Standards Alignment
This course is aligned to national and international standards for technology education. Standards include: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Baccalaureate , UK National Curriculum, New Zealand Curriculum, and more!
Required Materials & Equipment
- Computer or tablet with access to the internet
- Digital or Paper notebooks (recommended but not required)
- Pens or pencils
- Software or web app students can use to make a chart or graphic
Career Pathways
Programmer, Data Scientist, Journalist, Web Developer, System Developer, System Analyst, Investigator, Career in Sports and Medicine, Digital Marketing, and Advertising
Here is the course outline:
Getting StartedRead me first. 1 section
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Teacher ResourceCovering course description, learning outcomes, teacher guide, required materials and equipment, career pathways, and standards alignment 15 sections
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Module 1: What Is My Data and Who Wants it?What exactly is data and who would actually be interested in it? 3 sections
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Module 2: Who Makes Money From Data?Learn what data has to do with buying and selling things and what kinds of businesses make money with data. Learn how much data you are providing to businesses and how to take control of your data. 3 sections
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Module 3: Amazing DataWith the right information, we can solve complicated problems to do things like make our cities better places to live. 4 sections
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Module 4: Be a Data ScientistPut your understanding of data to work to solve real-world problems. 2 sections
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Student ShowcaseNow it's time to show off your projects! 2 sections
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Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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LSSW Course Completion Certificate |