This document provides an overview of the first week's lesson plan for a technology and innovation course. It introduces the course expectations, requirements, and syllabus. The goal of the course is for students to master important learning tools using new media by the end of the semester. The first week focuses on the concept of digital literacy, including an introductory video. Students are assigned to read one of five online articles on digital literacy and post a 100 word summary and response, as well as reply to another student's post with a minimum of 30 words.

1. Week 1
Technology &
Innovation
Authored by Juan Serafica
& Jordan Schmidt

2. Technology and Innovation
 In this week’s lesson, we will discuss:
 Classroom Expectations
 Technology Requirements
 Course Syllabus
 Weekly Assignment

4. Introduction
 PlayQuest Education was founded in 2012 to
promote digital literacy and enhance
students’ ability to effectively use new media
to learn and to produce.
 By the end of this semester, our goal is for
each of you to be able to master important
learning tools using new media.

5. Technology Requirements
Technology
 Regular Internet
Access
 Access to MS Office
Suite 2010
 Access to social
media websites such
as tumblr, facebook,
etc.
 Headphones
Typing
 Can type minimum
25 words per
minute

6. Opening Question
What is Digital Literacy?

7. Digital Literacy Introduction
Video

8. Digital Literacy
 is the ability to effectively and critically
navigate, evaluate and create
information using a range of digital
technology and recognizing your own
contribution towards developing the
knowledge base both socially and
academically.

9. Digital Literacy
 It requires a high working knowledge of
current technology, its features and how it
works.

10. Digital Literacy
 At least that’s what wikipedia says!

11. Digital Literacy
 We will examine and revisit this concept
throughout the semester.

12. Class Syllabus
 You will find your class syllabus under the
documents on the website

13. PlayQuest ED Website
 Website video here

14. Weekly Assignment

15. Assignment Guidelines
 Read one of the five online articles
regarding digital literacy posted on the
forums.
 Create a post on the student forums with
a 100 word summary of the article and
your response.
 Students must also respond to one other
post left by a student with a minimum 30
words.