(a) The local school board shall ensure a developmentally appropriate and integrated approach to the use of digital tools within all curriculum content areas through the adoption of a digital literacy program that provides opportunities for students to use diverse technology tools and media to:
- (1) Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying, and solving problems;
- (2) Communicate clearly and creatively;
- (3) Work effectively with others in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical; and
- (4) Locate and critically assess digital content to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts, and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
- (b) The local school board shall provide digital literacy learning opportunities required for graduation, as outlined in Table 306-1 or Table 306-2, as applicable.
- (c) The digital literacy credit requirement may be earned through the creation of a digital portfolio which shall demonstrate the items enumerated in (a) above and incorporate the use of common technology tools and resources.
Source. (See Revision Notes #1, #2, #3, and #4 at part heading for Ed 306) #14151, eff 12-13-24