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For example, in math, learners could practice how to
calculate online discounts. In language arts, they could
analyze online ads.

Digital communication

Digital communication is about teaching learners how to
communicate appropriately, depending on the platform
and audience. Kids and teens communicate through
texting, social media and school email. So they need to
understand that even when they delete a message or a
post, it’s never truly gone for good. Their digital
footprint will follow them throughout their life, so they
need to be aware of how they communicate through
technology.

They also need to learn that communication will change
depending on the platform and audience. The way they
write texts shouldn’t be the same as the way they phrase
a formative assessment answer.

Digital literacy

There are vast amounts of articles, videos, images, blogs
and websites online. It can be overwhelming, and