Empowering the Next Generation with Essential Digital Skills

At Astrolabe Academy, our recent weekly group session was nothing short of a digital revelation for our teen participants! Guided by a commitment to learner-centered education, the session was a vibrant exploration of digital skills crucial for success in the modern world.

A Dive into Document Formatting We kicked off the session with a focus on document and presentation formatting. Tailoring this segment to be as engaging as possible, we unearthed the significance of professionalism and attention to detail in creating compelling and effective documents and presentations. We talked about the usefulness of having good keyboard skills as well and how beneficial it would be to spend some time getting good at this using some of the free tools on the internet. Some tools we recommend for this are: https://www.typingclub.com/, and https://www.typinggames.zone/games/tag/adults

Coding: The Universal Digital Language A stimulating discussion on coding languages followed. Unpacking the universal applicability of coding skills, we delved into how coding extends beyond programming, fostering problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and creativity across various disciplines. There are many resources available to learn coding including https://www.codecademy.com/, and https://www.khanacademy.org/hourofcode. 

Marketing in the Digital Age The highlight of our session was an interactive component on digital marketing. We navigated the essentials, from SEO and content marketing to social media strategies. Our students were remarkably enthusiastic, expressing interest in a specialized program solely dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of digital marketing.

What’s Next? Your Digital Marketing Deep Dive and Website Building Workshop! Responding to our students’ curiosity and eagerness to learn, we’re thrilled to announce two upcoming special programs:

• Digital Marketing Special Program: A dedicated session where we’ll delve deeper into the dynamic world of digital marketing. We’ll explore practical strategies, tools, and insights to navigate and make an impact in the digital space.
• Website Learn & Build Workshop: An exciting hands-on workshop where students will have the opportunity to create their own websites. This workshop will empower students with the practical knowledge and skills to craft a website from scratch, bringing their ideas to life online.

Join Us in Charting a Path to Success! Are you a parent or student interested in joining our transformative learning community? We invite you to be a part of our upcoming sessions and special programs. Experience a learning environment where education is not just about academics but nurturing skills, mindset, and entrepreneurial thinking essential for thriving in the future. We offer continuous enrollment.

Discover the Astrolabe Academy difference – where education is a journey of empowerment, innovation, and continuous growth.  Schedule a call with us to learn more!

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Join the discussion about this and other high school education topics in our Facebook Group "Alternatives to High School". The goal of the group is to give parents a place to discuss options to public/private school and standardized curriculum as well as share resources for educating teens.