Media & Information Literacy

Students gain the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and use various media-based communication formats. Students interpret messages transmitted through Information and Communications Technology (ICT) including Internet publications, infographics, charts, images, videos, audio recordings and multimedia presentations. They learn to effectively locate, evaluate and use information for research and writing. They determine whether an online source is valid and reliable. They distinguish between fact and opinion; bias and objectivity.  Students exercise communication etiquette as a 21st century skill.

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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Innovation History Project
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Smartphone Mind Map
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.
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Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Smartphone Mind Map Example
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: Responsibility in a Digital Literacy World
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7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students understand that Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) are powerful tools to accomplish a given purpose. They learn that they are personally responsible for the content that they create and publish online. Students examine a series of scenarios that illustrate positive and negative ways that people use the Internet to accomplish a given purpose, and develop a Code of Conduct.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: What Are Wikis?
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Students learn about wikis, and they explore the beneficial uses of wikis in education. They use wiki technology to publish written work including links to online sources and digital media. Students plan, revise, edit, and incorporate peer feedback to produce quality written work based on an identified audience and purpose. Students adopt e-Safety and responsible use guidelines while engaged in this technology-based project.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: Informing with Infographics
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Students practice media literacy by creating infographics based on a selected e-Safety topic. They select an infographic tool; integrate multiple sources of information; evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source, and translate quantitative data or technical information into visual form.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Understanding Media Literacy
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students come to understand that media literacy is an integral aspect of digital citizenship. They learn that media literacy enables them to identify propaganda, censorship and bias. Students define media literacy, give examples of media-based propaganda and biased viewpoints, discuss the role of media in the modern world, and conclude the importance of media literacy in today's society.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: The Influential Power of Media
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students come to understand that media has the power to change perceptions and behavior. They examine the influence of the media in history and on modern culture. Students identify ways to effectively use media in order to address issues that matter to them.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Multitasking
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students discover that research dispels the concept of multitasking. They learn that the brain cannot truly focus on two tasks at once but rather must switch focus quickly from task to task. They then make applications to safety issues such as texting and driving, and academic issues related to studying while listening to music or watching videos.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Booklet
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K, Primary (K-2)
The i-SAFE character “i-Buddy” demonstrates how computers can get sick with a virus. Students learn that a computer virus prevents a computer or device from functioning properly.
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Student Handout 1S - Worksheet: Booklet: i-Buddy Aprende Acerca de un Nuevo Virus (SPA)
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K, Primary (K-2)
The i-SAFE character “i-Buddy” demonstrates how computers can get sick with a virus. Students learn that a computer virus prevents a computer or device from functioning properly.
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Student Handout 2S - Quiz: Evaluacion des Estudiantes Nivel K-2
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K, Primary (K-2)
The i-SAFE character “i-Buddy” demonstrates how computers can get sick with a virus. Students learn that a computer virus prevents a computer or device from functioning properly.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: Cyber Germs Lyrics
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series, students sing along with the song “Cyber Germs." They learn that worms, viruses and malicious code infects computers and devices causing them to malfunction. Students acquire and use key terms in collaborative class discussions. They recognize the need for adult permission and guidance when using e-mail and browsing the Web.
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Teacher Reference Page - Sheet Music: Cyber Germs
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series, students sing along with the song “Cyber Germs." They learn that worms, viruses and malicious code infects computers and devices causing them to malfunction. Students acquire and use key terms in collaborative class discussions. They recognize the need for adult permission and guidance when using e-mail and browsing the Web.
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Song - Cyber Germs .MP3
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series, students sing along with the song “Cyber Germs." They learn that worms, viruses and malicious code infects computers and devices causing them to malfunction. Students acquire and use key terms in collaborative class discussions. They recognize the need for adult permission and guidance when using e-mail and browsing the Web.
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Student Handout 1- Survey: Digital Security Vocabulary Terms
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
This unit introduces students to digital security. Students acquire and use grade-level technical terms and concepts. They come to understand that, just as people can get sick, digital viruses can infect computers.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Introduction to Cyber Security
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students learn that, just as parents lock doors to keep the family and personal belongings safe, cyber security helps keep personal information safe and ensures that computers and other digital devices work properly. After following along with dialogue between characters Dot & i about cyber security, students illustrate what they have learned.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Keep a Good Head: Introduction to Cyber Security
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students learn that, just as parents lock doors to keep the family and personal belongings safe, cyber security helps keep personal information safe and ensures that computers and other digital devices work properly. After following along with dialogue between characters Dot & i about cyber security, students illustrate what they have learned.
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Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Passwords
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students learn that a strong secret password is an important part of cyber security. After closely following along with dialogue between characters Dot & i and reading informational text about password protection, students practice creating strong passwords.
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Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Keep a Good Head: Passwords
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students learn that a strong secret password is an important part of cyber security. After closely following along with dialogue between characters Dot & i and reading informational text about password protection, students practice creating strong passwords.

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