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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Multimedia Resource - Song: i-S-A-F-E-Cyber Community K
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series of lessons, students sing along with the song, “i-S-A-F-E” and gain an understanding of a key Internet safety principle: Ask an adult for permission and guidance before going online. They participate in a collaborative class discussion, acquire and use vocabulary terms, and practice print concepts.
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Lesson Plan - Webcast: Cyber Harassment: Online Bullying and Stalking
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students investigate issues related to cyber harassment, define online bullying and stalking, and identify laws and consequences of cyber bullying. They understand the cause and effects of cyber bullying through Ryan Halligan's story. As a result of their learning, students launch an awareness campaign.
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Teacher Reference Page - Empowerment Project: iDrive Toolkit-Bullying and Stalking
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Prepare students to make a positive influence on the world with iDrive. iDrive is the Youth Outreach and Empowerment program of i-SAFE. Student-driven projects promote digital citizenship by empowering students to purposefully engage online and to deeply contribute to their communities.
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Student Handout 5 - Empowerment: Take Action Against Cyber Bullying
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students examine various aspects of online harassment, namely, cyber bullying and cyber stalking. They learn about the laws that address cyber bullying and harrassment. Through Ryan Halligan's story, students come to understand that the emotional and psychological effects of cyber bullying can be devastating. They explain how the features of digital communication enable online harassment and give examples of the resources available to those who are cyber bullied or stalked. As an Empowerment Activity, students create a video PSA, short form documentary or launch an awareness campaign.
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Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer-Bullying and Stalking
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Prepare students to make a positive influence on the world with iDrive. iDrive is the Youth Outreach and Empowerment program of i-SAFE. Student-driven projects promote digital citizenship by empowering students to purposefully engage online and to deeply contribute to their communities.
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Student Handout 3 - Empowerment Project: iDrive Toolkit-Bullying and Stalking
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Prepare students to make a positive influence on the world with iDrive. iDrive is the Youth Outreach and Empowerment program of i-SAFE. Student-driven projects promote digital citizenship by empowering students to purposefully engage online and to deeply contribute to their communities.
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Student Handout 1- Empowerment: Short Form Documentary
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate issues related to cyber harassment, define online bullying and stalking, and identify laws and consequences of cyber bullying. They understand the cause and effects of cyber bullying through Ryan Halligan's story. As a result of their learning, students launch an awareness campaign.
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Teacher Reference Page - Empowerment Project: iDrive Toolkit-Mobile Devices
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Prepare students to make a positive influence on the world with iDrive. iDrive is the Youth Outreach and Empowerment program of i-SAFE. Student-driven projects promote digital citizenship by empowering students to purposefully engage online and to deeply contribute to their communities.
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Lesson Plan - Cyber Bullying and Mobile Devices
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students uncover the role that mobile phones play in cyber bullying situations. They devise to prevent themselves from becoming a victim, and from perpetuating the cycle. iDrive Empowerment Activities include roleplay, school policy improvement and/or community outreach presentation.
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Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer-Mobile Devices
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Prepare students to make a positive influence on the world with iDrive. iDrive is the Youth Outreach and Empowerment program of i-SAFE. Student-driven projects promote digital citizenship by empowering students to purposefully engage online and to deeply contribute to their communities.
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Student Handout 3 - Empowerment Project: iDrive Toolkit-Mobile Devices
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Prepare students to make a positive influence on the world with iDrive. iDrive is the Youth Outreach and Empowerment program of i-SAFE. Student-driven projects promote digital citizenship by empowering students to purposefully engage online and to deeply contribute to their communities.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Understanding Cyber Bullying
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students uncover the role that mobile phones play in cyber bullying situations. They devise to prevent themselves from becoming a victim, and from perpetuating the cycle. iDrive Empowerment Activities include roleplay, school policy improvement and/or community outreach presentation.
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Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form-Mobile Devices
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Download and complete this Personal Release Form for all media-based projects depicting personal likeness of individuals. Submit completed forms when sharing multimedia content with i-SAFE for educational purposes.
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Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit-Mobile Devices
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.
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Student Handout – Worksheet: Safety and Privacy Presentation Guide
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3, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand the need to make responsible choices in order to ensure personal safety when using the Internet. Students learn more about Web 2.0 and corresponding safety tips. They incorporate images and text in the creation of a safety tip sheet.
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Student Handout – Worksheet: Safety for the Interactive Web
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3, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand the need to make responsible choices in order to ensure personal safety when using the Internet. Students learn more about Web 2.0 and corresponding safety tips. They incorporate images and text in the creation of a safety tip sheet.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: COPPA-Interactive Web
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Students recognize the importance of protecting online identity by engaging in class discussion. They list types of information that reveal personal identity; explain the purpose of protecting online identity; discuss the risks of revealing personally identifiable information; evaluate online profiles and behaviors for security and identity protection, and create a sketch of an online registration form and user profile for people under age 13.
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Reference Page - COPPA: Protecting a Child's Right to Privacy-Interactive Web
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Students relate online privacy to personal safety in a class discussion about age-appropriate sites and apps. Through exploration of online registration forms and profiles, students discover the importance of following age requirements (COPPA) and protecting online identity. Students create a mock-up of a safe and secure online profile as part of their Empowerment Project: the designe of a virtual world called Sock Puppet Nation.
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Lesson - Safety for the Interactive Web
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3, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand the need to make responsible choices in order to ensure personal safety when using the Internet. Students learn more about Web 2.0 and corresponding safety tips. They incorporate images and text in the creation of a safety tip sheet.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: COPPA-Twitter
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Students recognize the importance of protecting online identity by engaging in class discussion. They list types of information that reveal personal identity; explain the purpose of protecting online identity; discuss the risks of revealing personally identifiable information; evaluate online profiles and behaviors for security and identity protection, and create a sketch of an online registration form and user profile for people under age 13.

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