Digital Media · Grades 9–12
Digital
Influencers.
Create with purpose.
Influence with care.
Help high school students think critically, communicate clearly, and make responsible choices in a connected world.
More intention in every interaction
Help students shape
their digital impact.
Digital influence begins with everyday choices: what to trust, how to communicate, which tools to use, and how to work with others. Digital Influencers brings those choices into the classroom.
Through guided discussions, studio challenges, and individual evidence, students connect digital skills with the people and purposes behind their work.
The course at a glance
Eight units.
A broader perspective.
Each unit includes three studios. Explore the skills and open a unit below to see its studio topics.
Empowered Learner
Set learning goals, choose useful technology, and reflect on evidence of personal growth.
Inside this unit
- Digital Influence Question & Swap
- Goals, Technology & Empowered Learning
- Student Showcase
Digital Citizen
Make safe, ethical, and responsible technology choices—and consider their impact on others.
Inside this unit
- Sharing, Oversharing & Digital Footprints
- Digital Citizenship in Practice
- Impact Idea
Knowledge Constructor
Find, evaluate, organize, and communicate credible information.
Inside this unit
- Cell Phone Line-Up
- Three-Source TIPPED Poster
- Featuring Fakes
Innovative Designer
Use a design process to test ideas and improve solutions within real constraints.
Inside this unit
- Design Process Quick Check
- Engineering Design & Scientific Method
- Cell Phone Stand Engineering
Computational Thinker
Break complex problems into parts, identify patterns, and develop algorithms.
Inside this unit
- Computational Thinking Inquest
- Developing a Code
- Breaking Down Computational Thinking
Creative Communicator
Choose the audience, platform, and format that make a message clear.
Inside this unit
- Computer Communication & Changing Devices
- Conversation Stations
- Coordinated Communication
Global Collaborator
Use digital tools and team roles to learn with people locally and around the world.
Inside this unit
- Working in Groups
- Six Team Roles
- Collaboration Video
AI Impact
Understand AI, question its outputs, and make informed, responsible choices.
Inside this unit
- Understand, Question & Check AI
- Responsible AI Code
- Design the Future
How class works
Learn together.
Show individual thinking.
Teachers guide the launch and discussion. Students collaborate through activities, then submit the evidence requested in their own workspace.
The teacher sets
the stage.
Introduce the question, lead the discussion, and guide the class through the checkpoint.
Teams explore
and create.
Work with source activities and studio challenges that connect ideas with purposeful tasks.
Each learner shares
their evidence.
Submit the specific response or artifact named in the activity, keeping individual thinking visible.
Thoughtful choices in a changing world
Question the output.
Keep the human
in the picture.
The AI Impact unit connects how AI works with the decisions students make when using it.
Understand, Question & Check AI
Explore patterns and training data, and consider why AI output needs verification.
Responsible AI Code
Consider integrity, privacy, fairness, and transparency while developing personal actions.
Design the Future
Explore a future shaped by AI while keeping human needs and judgment central.
A few helpful details
Before the
first studio.
See how Digital Influencers can fit your high school learning goals.
Talk through the course on a tour ↗Who is Digital Influencers designed for?
The course is designed for students in grades 9–12 and focuses on digital media, responsible technology use, and purposeful creation.
How is the course organized?
Digital Influencers includes eight units, 24 target questions, and three studios in each unit. Topics span empowered learning, digital citizenship, information literacy, design, computational thinking, communication, collaboration, and AI impact.
Is the course independent or teacher-led?
The course combines teacher-led launches and discussions with collaborative activities. Students use individual workspaces to submit the response or artifact specified in each activity.
Does it cover artificial intelligence?
Yes. The AI Impact unit includes understanding and checking AI, responsible AI use, and designing for a human-centered future.
How can we review the course for our school?
Book a personalized tour to see Digital Influencers and discuss access and implementation with the Yeti Academy team.
Make their next connection count
Bring thoughtful
digital influence
to your classroom.
Explore Digital Influencers with our team and find the right place for it in your school’s learning journey.