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 - Worksheet: Notable Apps
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Students explore the safe, secure, and responsible use of apps. They learn that an app is a software application that runs on computers, in Web browsers, and on mobile devices. They come to better understand the software applications that they use, and learn to select apps based on a set of criteria. Students support their conclusions with evidence and reason.
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Lesson - App-titude: Understanding and Using Apps
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety 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)
Students explore the safe, secure, and responsible use of apps. They learn that an app is a software application that runs on computers, in Web browsers, and on mobile devices. They come to better understand the software applications that they use, and learn to select apps based on a set of criteria. Students support their conclusions with evidence and reason.
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Lesson - 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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Lesson - Wise Use of 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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Lesson - 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 4 - Worksheet: Peer Review Feedback Form
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students select an e-Safety topic addressed in this unit. They use a variety of pre-writing strategies to plan heir narrative work. They brainstorm ideas, map out their story elements, write a draft and submit their work for peer evaluation. Students apply constructive feedback. They edit and revise their written work. They then submit their final draft and share their short stories with class. Digital publication is optional.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Peer Review Guidelines
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students select an e-Safety topic addressed in this unit. They use a variety of pre-writing strategies to plan heir narrative work. They brainstorm ideas, map out their story elements, write a draft and submit their work for peer evaluation. Students apply constructive feedback. They edit and revise their written work. They then submit their final draft and share their short stories with class. Digital publication is optional.
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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Story Map
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students select an e-Safety topic addressed in this unit. They use a variety of pre-writing strategies to plan heir narrative work. They brainstorm ideas, map out their story elements, write a draft and submit their work for peer evaluation. Students apply constructive feedback. They edit and revise their written work. They then submit their final draft and share their short stories with class. Digital publication is optional.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Narrative Writing Planner
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students select an e-Safety topic addressed in this unit. They use a variety of pre-writing strategies to plan heir narrative work. They brainstorm ideas, map out their story elements, write a draft and submit their work for peer evaluation. Students apply constructive feedback. They edit and revise their written work. They then submit their final draft and share their short stories with class. Digital publication is optional.
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Lesson - Literacy Wrap-Up: Empowerment Project
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students select an e-Safety topic addressed in this unit. They use a variety of pre-writing strategies to plan heir narrative work. They brainstorm ideas, map out their story elements, write a draft and submit their work for peer evaluation. Students apply constructive feedback. They edit and revise their written work. They then submit their final draft and share their short stories with class. Digital publication is optional.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: Mark - A Computer Virus Story
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that cyber security issues put devices and personal information at risk, yet these problems are preventable. Students closely read a narrative text and identify the central character's actions that puts his computer and information at risk. Students determine ways to protect their devices and information privacy and security. They cite textual references during collaborative discussion.
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Lesson - Mark: A Computer Virus Story
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that cyber security issues put devices and personal information at risk, yet these problems are preventable. Students closely read a narrative text and identify the central character's actions that puts his computer and information at risk. Students determine ways to protect their devices and information privacy and security. They cite textual references during collaborative discussion.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: Katie - A Cyber Predator Story
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the safety risks involved with online relationships. Students closely read a narrative text that depicts an unsafe online relationship. They then examine the impact of the character's words and actions on the sequence of events. Students determine the central lesson in the story. They conclude that online relationships can be risky and, therefore, parental permission and support is crucial to stay safe when communicating with others online. Students cite textual references during collaborative discussion.
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Lesson - Katie: A Cyber Predator Story
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the safety risks involved with online relationships. Students closely read a narrative text that depicts an unsafe online relationship. They then examine the impact of the character's words and actions on the sequence of events. Students determine the central lesson in the story. They conclude that online relationships can be risky and, therefore, parental permission and support is crucial to stay safe when communicating with others online. Students cite textual references during collaborative discussion.
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Unit - CCSS Model-Aligned Series: Internet Safety and Security: Learning through Literacy
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students develop essential literacy skills. They determine the central lesson in a literary work; analyze how the characters respond as the plot unfolds, and determine the meaning of words and phrases in the text. Students enhance critical thinking, build knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of e-Safety and digital security issues by completing an empowerment project.
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Lesson - Technology Foundations Series: Innovation through the 20th Century
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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 - Reference Page: Technology 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. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.
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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Classifying Technology
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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. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.
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Lesson Plan - Technology Foundations Series: Converting Analog to Digital
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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. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: App Proposal Form
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students practice digital literacy skills and use criteria to evaluate apps for quality and educational purpose. They present their findings to the class, sequencing ideas logically and supporting conclusions with reasoning and examples. Information on implications under FERPA and COPPA is included.

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