This is a free, self-paced, asynchronous course offered by OSPI that is relevant for any K–12 educator, in any role, working with students in any grades. Participants might be educators who are planning to teach Media Literacy and/or Digital Citizenship and want to gain or refresh their familiarity with the range of skills to choose from and the theories behind the instructional approaches they might take. Or participants might just be curious to know more about the content areas of Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship, even if they’re not planning to teach them. 

This course is a revised and expanded version of a course that was offered earlier this year. It consists of five modules that introduce participants to: the definitions of terms used in the course; the evolution of Media Literacy and how it’s responding to the emergence of generative AI; the range of skills encompassed by Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship; and two instructional approaches. 

Participants are not required to complete every module; clock hours will be awarded based on modules that are completed. Please note that the clock hours are not STEM clock hours.

Access to the Canvas course is provided after registering on pdEnroller. Course work can be submitted at any time before June 24, 2026.