Digital skills & values applied in digital contexts curricular framework proposal design

Abstract

This professional work presents a curricular framework proposal for teaching digital skills and values at Colegio Interamericano in Guatemala. Designed using the Backwards Design model and based on international standards like ISTE and CSTA, the framework aims to help students become globally competent in an increasingly digital world. The research followed a qualitative case study approach, with input from school leaders, teachers, and students through interviews and a focus group. The curriculum is built around four key areas: Computational Thinking, Research and Information Literacy, Physical Technology, and Online & Community. Each area includes practical skills, big ideas, and guiding questions. Ethical principles, drawn from the Six Pillars of Character, are woven into the digital learning context. Feedback from participants emphasized the need for real-world application, teacher training, and interdisciplinary integration. The study recommends continuing development of the curriculum’s next stages to support implementation across all grade levels.