Available on Windows 
, Mac 
, or Chromebooks
Recommended for Grades 6 - 12
The CompuScholar Digital Savvy course is perfect for students seeking to improve their computer skills or prepare for later Information Technology courses.
Topics Covered
This course covers fundamental computing topics and skills such as:
- Hardware, software, and operating systems
- Managing files and folders
- Basic networking
- Online safety and computer security
- Using Word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs
- Creating simple databases
- Image editing
- Using social media and email communications
- Introductory website design
- Simple computer programming concepts
- Exploration of computing careers
Click on the Course Syllabus tab to see a complete list of topics.
Student Work
All lesson quizzes and chapter tests are auto-graded by our system. Students will complete hands-on coding projects in every chapter, and these projects are teacher or parent-graded using our simple rubrics.
Scroll through the images below to see a few examples of student work.
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Spreadsheet Calculations
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Creating Simple Programs
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Working with Databases
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Understanding Networks
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Simple Web Design
Please review our course syllabus, which contains the following information:
- Specific chapter and lesson topics
- Pacing guide, overall course length and exepected hours per week
Digital Savvy meets standards for introductory Information Technology or Computer Skills courses in a number of states. Please click on your state link below to view all alignments for your state.
If you don't see your state listed, please contact us to discuss your requirements!
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This course can be completed on any Windows , Mac computer, or Chromebook with sufficient web browser and a Internet connection.
No local software installation is needed; online alternatives (e.g. Google Docs/Sheets/Slides) can be used in all places where we teach students to use 3rd party software. Students may optionally use locally installed apps like Microsoft Office if they own that software and have a compatible computer.
For detailed hardware and software requirements, please see: