Grade 7 -- Digital Literacy

WTPS K-8 Digital Literacy curriculum- a newly adopted creative and innovative, standards-based curriculum grounded to NJ Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), Guiding Principles of Future Ready Schools, and Partnership in 21^st Century Learning (P21) is designed to develop students’ skills and strategies with digital citizenship, expertise with multimedia technology, processes for computational thinking and an introduction to computer programming, and personal financial responsibility enacted through New Jersey legislation. The newly crafted hands-on curriculum is part of the District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department’s Mission of building 21^st Century skills (4 C’s: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity) while guiding students towards 21^st Century career pathways.