Use of digital tools to increase technical, pedagogical, and administrative proficiencies in a series of hands-on laboratory projects involving word-processing, handling of databases and spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, digital image and video editing, web page creation, and tools to create digital storytelling, e-portfolios, and electronic gradebooks. Experiential foundation creates a repertoire of possibilities for content-specific, technology-supported teaching and learning associated with learner-centered, collaborative classrooms. Emphasis on the development of critical perspectives (including pedagogical, social, technical, cultural, ethical, economic, legal, and political) to help youth fully participate in digital learning. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.