SDEI Skills Checklist

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
1	Seattle Digital Equity Initiative Digital Skills Framework
2				Rank each skill using a range of 5 (Very important) to 1 (Not important)	Students' priorities for themselves	Instructors' priorities for students	Employers' priorites for students

3		Communication (CO)
4		CO.1	Communicate effectively	Awareness and adaptation of communication strategies to meet behavioral norms and respect user diversity (Netiquette) (E)
5		CO.2	Collaborate with technology	Digital collaboration (E)
6		CO.3	Make voice and video calls	Make Internet-based voice and video calls (using Skype, FaceTime etc.)
7		CO.4	Post on social media	Post messages and media on social media
8		CO.5	Use social media	Understand and identify the purposes of different social media platforms and online communities
9		CO.6	Set privacy settings	Understand and set privacy settings on social media (E)
10		CO.7	Share information with others	Understanding ways to share information with others (E)
11		CO.8	Use messaging tools	Use a messaging app to communicate with others (WhatsApp, Messenger)
12		Creation (CR)
13		CR.1	Write basic code	Beginning coding/programming (understanding concepts, writing basic code)
14		CR.2	Understand and use data	Computational thinking
15		CR.3	Adapt and reuse digital content	Creating a new digital content based on existing digital material
16		CR.4	Design digital content	Design
17		CR.5	Create "Open" Content	Increasing the amount of open content through creation, advocacy etc.
18		CR.6	Produce Multimedia	Multimedia production
19		CR.7	Revise and Adapt Existing Content	Revising digital content to improve processes and product
20		CR.8	Build a Website	Website creation basics - simple pages, HTML, WordPress (E)
21		Device Ownership (DO)
22		DO.1	Maintain Tech Devices	Device basics (purchasing, cleaning?, disposal, recycling)
23		DO.2	Find Technical Support	Finding technical support
24		DO.3	Keep Devices Safe and Secure	Protect devices by managing risks & threats in a digital environment by applying safety & security measures
25		DO.4	Fix Technical Problems	Troubleshooting more complex technical problems
26		Gateway Skills: Essential Foundations (EF)
27		EF.1	Use Accessibility Features	Accessibility tools on device
28		EF.2	Search the Internet	Basic internet searching
29		EF.3	Use Basic Browser Tools	Browser skills [e.g. address bar, web navigation, favorites/bookmarks, forward/back, etc.]
30		EF.4	Use the Mouse	Basic mouse functionality
31		EF.5	Understand My Computer	Understanding computer and peripheral components; basic troubleshooting; using an OS
32		EF.6	Save and Find Documents	Document storage and retrieval
33		EF.7	Understand the Internet	Understanding what the internet and web are
34		EF.8	Get an Email Account	Set up an email account
35		EF.9	Send and Receive Email	Sending and receiving an email including using attachments
36		EF.10	Create Safe Passwords	Password basics: creation, safe storage, resetting
37		EF.11	Connect to Wifi	Understand if my computer is connected to the Internet/Wi-Fi and how to connect/disconnect
38		EF.12	Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices	Understand how to protect privacy when using shared devices and public Internet (signing out of accounts, clearing search history, etc.)
39		Information Skills (IS)
40		IS.1	Use and Apply Information	Apply info [synthesize understanding and knowledge, draw conclusions]
41		IS.2	Access Information Sources	Awareness and value of traditional info tools and "people networks" to supplement and support use of online tools
42		IS.3	Evaluate Online Information	Evaluate info [credibility, compare]
43		IS.4	Self-assess Your Skills	Identify info needs and competence/knowledge gaps
44		IS.5	Use Search Strategies	Info search strategies [including search and browse skills]
45		IS.6	Organize Information and Files	Manage info [e.g. organize and store it in a reasonable manner, use agents and filters]
46		IS.7	Understand Search Results	Understand that search engines use algorithms to display results
47		Lifelong Learning (LL)
48		LL.1	Find Learning Resources	Access and use of educational resources
49		LL.2	Adapt to New Technology	Adaptability [e.g. open to learning new tech, reapply/build on tech experiences]
50		LL.3	Set Goals and Reflect	Self-reflection/lifelong learning
51		Mobile (MO)
52		MO.1	Use Apps to Shop	Buy goods or services using an app
53		MO.2	Understand Online Access	Differences between Wi-Fi and cellular data (E)
54		MO.3	Use Financial Tools Securely	Manage money and transactions securely via an app (e.g. bank)
55		MO.4	Identify Basic Mobile Features	Mobile basics (basic functions, OS, layout etc.) (E)
56		MO.5	Practice Mobile Device Safety	Privacy and security - mobile specific (E)
57		MO.6	Collaborate Using Mobile Tools	Using mobile devices for online collaboration (E)
58		Online Life (OL)
59		OL.1	Find Services	Access and use of social & consumer services (housing, child care, health/mental health, consumer/legal)
60		OL.2	Access Community Resources	Accessing community resources (Gov't, Neighborhood groups, Schools, Libraries) (E)
61		OL.3	Understand Technology's Impact	Awareness of technology's impact (environment, society) (E)
62		OL.4	Shop Online	Buy goods or services through a website
63		OL.5	Understand Copyright	Copyright/open source (E)
64		OL.6	Be a Good Online Citizen	Engaging in civic life/ participating in society online (E)
65		OL.7	Manage Money Online	Finance (online banking, credit search and protection)
66		OL.8	Access Online Entertainment	Legally access entertainment such as videos, books, and games
67		OL.9	Use Transportation Tools	Transportation (E)
68		OL.10	Save and Manage Content	Use local and cloud storage to manage information and access content from different devices (E)
69		OL.11	Access Help Features	Use website help features to help solve problems (E)
70		Privacy & Security (PS)
71		PS.1	Manage Your Online Reputation	Awareness of permanence of actions in digital environments (E)
72		PS.2	Verify Secure Websites	ID secure websites and transactions (E)
73		PS.3	Limit Sharing of Personal Data	Managing digital identity reputation & data creation (tools and behaviors to limit tracking)
74		PS.4	Keep Kids Safe Online	Online safety for kids
75		PS.5	Maintain Well-being Online	Protect health & well-being; awareness of social inclusion technologies; managing interpersonal risks & threats in a digital environment (cyberbullying) (E)
76		PS.6	Recognize Online Threats	Recognize and avoid suspicious links and downloads (phishing, online scams) (E)
77		PS.7	Understand Privacy Policies	Understand how a "privacy policy" informs the use of personal data (E)
78		Workplace (WO)
79		WO.1	Find a Job Online	Employment search skills: resume, job search & applying (E)
80		WO.2	Follow Workplace Rules and Policies	Follow workplace IT & social media policies and security rules (E)
81		WO.3	Manage Projects Online	How to manage a project using computer/online tools
82		WO.4	Choose the Appropriate Tools	Understand, identify, and choose appropriate digital tools for work (E)
83		WO.5	Understand Databases	Understanding and using databases
84		WO.6	Create Slide Presentations	Use an online or PC-based presentation software to present information to others (E)
85		WO.7	Create Documents	Use an online or PC-based word processor to create a document (E)
86		WO.8	Create Spreadsheets	Use online or PC-based spreadsheet software to manipulate or analyze data (E)
87		WO.9	Manage Professional Networks	Using professional online networks and communities
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89			This checklist has been developed by the EdTech Center@World Education under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. It is adapted from the original work, Digital skill sets for diverse users, developed by the Technology and Social Change Group (TASCHA) at the University of Washington Information School and the Seattle Digital Equity Initiative and made available under the same license.
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