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ADVANCED ELECTIVES:
The Foundation of Future Brilliance
by DivEra Bots™

Where curiosity meets advanced digital skill. Real projects. Real innovation. Real growth.

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These advanced courses, crafted for students in grades 9-10, challenge students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and apply technology with purpose. Each class blends creativity, collaboration, and digital fluency — empowering learners to lead with confidence in an ever-changing world.

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*Certificate & Credit Eligible

ADOBE EXPRESS CREATORS:

Digital Design & Visual Communication

Credit: 0.5

Course Overview: A creative, project-based introduction to digital design using Adobe Express. Students learn how to turn ideas into visual stories through flyers, posters, videos, and multimedia presentations.

 

This course introduces design principles and brand awareness while encouraging self-expression and digital confidence. It serves as a foundation for advanced design or certification coursework in later grades.

AI EXPLORERS:

Artificial Intelligence

Research & Ethics

Credit: 0.5

Course Overview: An interactive and analytical course where students explore how artificial intelligence works, how it influences everyday life, and what it means to use AI responsibly.

 

Through research, debate, and hands-on experimentation with AI tools, learners examine the social, ethical, and academic implications of emerging technologies. The course builds digital literacy, critical reasoning, and awareness of the role AI plays in school, work, and society.

CODE & CREATE:

Website Design &

Coding Basics

Credit: 0.5

Course Overview: A project-driven introduction to front-end web design and coding where students blend creativity with technical skill.

 

Learners explore HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to design interactive websites that reflect personal interests, professional goals, or real-world challenges.

 

This course emphasizes design thinking, problem-solving, & the power of code as a creative language—building readiness for advanced computer science or digital design pathways.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand key principles of design and visual communication

  • Create simple digital projects (flyers, logos, social graphics, and slides)

  • Use templates and layout tools to enhance creativity

  • Combine text, color, and imagery effectively for clarity and impact

  • Edit short videos and animations using built-in Adobe Express tools

  • Practice safe, responsible sharing of creative work online

  • Collaborate with peers through digital project sharing

  • Build readiness for advanced digital design and media coursework

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

  • Define AI concepts, understand how algorithms & data shape decision-making

  • Analyze real-world examples of AI in education, business, and media

  • Evaluate ethical dilemmas related to bias, privacy, and misinformation

  • Compare human and artificial intelligence capabilities

  • Apply AI tools for creative and academic projects responsibly

  • Develop research and citation skills using AI-generated content

  • Present findings through structured discussions and multimedia presentations

  • Reflect on personal and societal impacts of AI technologies

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Write and edit HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for functional web pages

  • Apply core programming concepts (loops, variables, conditionals, functions)

  • Build responsive layouts & visual themes with structured design principles

  • Debug and troubleshoot code errors logically and independently

  • Incorporate multimedia, links, and interactivity into digital projects

  • Use cloud-based tools to collaborate, share, and present websites

  • Apply ethical digital design and online publishing practices

  • Build portfolio-ready web projects demonstrating creativity and skills

Course Outline:

  • Unit 1: Intro to Adobe Express & Creative Thinking

  • Unit 2: Color, Fonts & Layout Fundamentals

  • Unit 3: Design Projects–Posters, Flyers & Social Media Graphics

  • Unit 4: Storytelling Through Video & Slides

  • Unit 5: Branding Basics–Logos & Consistency

  • Unit 6: Final Project–“Design That Speaks” Presentation

​Course Outline

  • Unit 1: What is AI?–Understanding the Basics

  • Unit 2: Algorithms & Data–How Machines Learn

  • Unit 3: AI in Action–Everyday Applications

  • Unit 4: Ethics & Bias–Responsibility in Innovation

  • Unit 5: Academic Integrity–Citing and Evaluating AI Outputs

  • Unit 6: Final-Research or Debate on AI’s Role in Society

​Course Outline:

  • Unit 1: Web Foundations–HTML Structure & Navigation

  • Unit 2: Visual Styling–CSS Design & Layout Principles

  • Unit 3: Programming Logic– JavaScript Essentials

  • Unit 4: Web Functionality– Interactive & Responsive Design

  • Unit 5: Digital Ethics–Copyright, Accessibility, & User Experience

  • Unit 6: Final Project–Launch Your Own Multi-Page Website

Standards Alignment:

  • Arizona: Aligns with Educational Technology & Media Literacy Standards for innovation and collaboration.

  • Arkansas: Supports Digital Literacy & CTE Standards promoting design, communication, and technology ethics.

  • Florida: Meets Digital Design & Technology Education Standards emphasizing creative media use and design thinking.

  • Indiana: Aligns with Digital Learning & Computer Science Standards highlighting design and responsible technology use.

  • New Hampshire: Supports Digital Literacy & Tech Standards encouraging creativity and digital project creation.

  • South Carolina: Meets Digital Literacy & Design Standards focused on communication and creativity.

  • West Virginia: Matches Media Arts & Computer Science Standards covering design and digital communication.

Standards Alignment:

  • Arizona: Meets Computer Science and Educational Technology Standards emphasizing coding, problem-solving, and innovation.

  • Arkansas: Supports Coding, Robotics, and Computer Science Standards that encourage logic, algorithms, and project-based learning.

  • Florida: Aligns with K–12 Computer Science Standards covering programming, web design, and computational thinking for CTE credit.

  • Indiana: Aligns with Computer Science Standards highlighting web design, coding, and real-world technology application.

  • New Hampshire: Supports Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards emphasizing creativity, computation, and safe digital creation.

  • South Carolina: Matches Computer Science & Computing Systems Standards promoting programming concepts and design thinking.

  • West Virginia: Aligns with Technology and Computer Science Frameworks focusing on digital creation and algorithmic thinking.

Standards Alignment:

  • Arizona: Meets Computer Science and Educational Technology Standards emphasizing coding, problem-solving, and innovation.

  • Arkansas: Supports Coding, Robotics, and Computer Science Standards that encourage logic, algorithms, and project-based learning.

  • Florida: Aligns with K–12 Computer Science Standards covering programming, web design, and computational thinking for CTE credit.

  • Indiana: Aligns with Computer Science Standards highlighting web design, coding, and real-world technology application.

  • New Hampshire: Supports Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards emphasizing creativity, computation, and safe digital creation.

  • South Carolina: Matches Computer Science & Computing Systems Standards promoting programming concepts and design thinking.

  • West Virginia: Aligns with Technology and Computer Science Frameworks focusing on digital creation and algorithmic thinking.

Adv-PlecPrice

What’s Included:

  • 16-week guided course with full Adobe Express access

  • Creative labs for digital art, branding, and visual storytelling

  • Collaborative design challenges that encourage peer feedback

  • Real-world projects showcasing student voice and originality

  • Downloadable visuals for inclusion in personal or academic portfolios

Total Investment:
$1,499

What’s Included:

  • 16-week interactive course with guided access to AI tools and platforms

  • Real-world projects exploring how AI impacts society, media, and innovation

  • Age-appropriate lessons on AI ethics, privacy, and responsible use

  • Research-based assignments encouraging curiosity and critical thinking

  • Group discussions that build awareness of emerging technologies

Total Investment:

$1,499

What’s Included:

  • 16-week hands-on course with guided access to web design and coding tools

  • Step-by-step projects using HTML, CSS, and beginner-friendly editors

  • Lessons in digital layout, usability, and design thinking

  • Opportunities to customize and publish basic personal webpages

  • Downloadable project files to demonstrate coding and design skills

Total Investment:

$1,499

Disclaimers:

Credits: Course credit eligibility and certificate recognition are determined by each student’s school or district. DivEra Bots™ provides documentation and support for verification, but final approval rests with the educational institution. 

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State Standards: DivEra Bots™ enrichment and elective course standards are based on current research and alignment with national and state education guidelines. However, requirements and credit equivalencies are determined by each state’s Department of Education and local school district, and are subject to change without notice. Families should confirm eligibility and acceptance with their respective state or district before enrollment.

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