Google Applied Digital Skills: Supporting New Zealand Teachers in the Digital Technologies Curriculum

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Let's chat about Applied Digital Skills, a sweet program by Google. It's all about arming students with the digital skills they need to shine in school, work, and life. The cool part? It's aligned with New Zealand's Digital Technologies curriculum, and it's here to lend a hand to our Kiwi teachers.


Applied Digital Skills has got your back, with a bunch of resources to support you in implementing the New Zealand Digital Technologies curriculum. Here's what's in the toolkit:

* Lesson plans: You'll find a variety of lesson plans that match up with the New Zealand Digital Technologies curriculum. These plans are a breeze to follow, complete with step-by-step instructions, along with resources for both students and teachers.

* Digital tools: It's in cahoots with Google's digital tools like Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. That means you can easily integrate these digital tools into your lessons, giving your students hands-on experience.

* Professional development: Applied Digital Skills offers resources for your professional growth, including online courses, webinars, and tutorials. You'll be all clued up on the New Zealand Digital Technologies curriculum and how to use Google's digital tools in your classroom.

One activity worth mentioning is the "Create a Blog" activity. It lines up perfectly with the "Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes" strand of the New Zealand Digital Technologies curriculum.

In this activity, students learn how to create a blog using Google Sites. They pick a template, add text and images, and publish their blog. Plus, they'll understand the importance of responsible online behaviour.

To get started with this activity, students will need:

* A Google account

* Access to a computer or tablet

Direct them to the "Create a Blog" lesson plan on the Applied Digital Skills website. It's a roadmap with step-by-step instructions, along with resources for students and teachers.

Applied Digital Skills is a valuable resource for Kiwi teachers, offering the tools you need to implement the New Zealand Digital Technologies curriculum and help your students develop essential digital skills.


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