According to learning.com, an online curriculum provider, there are six digital skills that every K12 student must learn:

Computer fundamentals: This ranges from the basic understanding of how a computer works to the identification and proper use of hardware and software.
Keyboarding: An essential component of digital skills, keyboarding is required for some of the most basic forms of communication in the professional world.
Computational thinking: Students should learn how to take a problem-solving approach to complex tasks by breaking them down into smaller parts and identifying a sequence of steps to achieve a particular goal.
Word processing, spreadsheets and presentations: These are some of the most common tools used in both the education sphere and professional settings, according to learning.com. While the software programs may vary, the core knowledge and processes stay the same.
Internet use and communications: While we can bet that most students nowadays have already mastered this skill, schools must ensure that children know how to navigate and use the internet effectively, such as being able to fact-check and verify information.
Digital citizenship: This includes being able to handle personal safety and privacy, such as avoiding online threats and harassment and understanding how to respond in this situation.

But just how important are these skills to employers? Needless to say, schools must continue to convey the importance of digital literacy to their students.

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6 digital skills your students must master before graduating high school

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