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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Lesson - App-titude: Evaluating Apps for Education
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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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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Successful Search Engine Use: Operator Strategies
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Investigative Questions
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Current Events
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students develop media literacy skills during an election year. They examine current events, and identify the ways that candidates use media coverage to their advantage. Students learn to distinguish fact from opinion, and determine the influence of media on societal perceptions.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Types of Media
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students develop media literacy skills during an election year. They examine current events, and identify the ways that candidates use media coverage to their advantage. Students learn to distinguish fact from opinion, and determine the influence of media on societal perceptions.
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Lesson - Current Events: Media and Society
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students develop media literacy skills during an election year. They examine current events, and identify the ways that candidates use media coverage to their advantage. Students learn to distinguish fact from opinion, and determine the influence of media on societal perceptions.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.
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Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: The Power of Media
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that media has the power to change perceptions and behavior. They identify ways to effectively use media in order to address issues that matter to them.
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Lesson - The Power of Media
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that media has the power to change perceptions and behavior. They identify ways to effectively use media in order to address issues that matter to them.
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Lesson - Introduction to Media Literacy
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that digital citizens are creators and consumers of digital media. They identify types of media, discuss the role of media in the modern world, define media literacy, and conclude the importance of media literacy in today's society.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Instructions - Running Code as a Digital Classmate
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5, 6, 7, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the security and privacy issues involved in downloading apps. They design a game by plotting (x,y) coordinates; use a symbolic code to write a set of instructions; "debug" the code, and relate to principles of coding to game development and programming in a class discussion. The lesson may serve as an introduction to STEM/STEAM programs.
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Lesson - Digital Literacy Connections: Webcams in Our World
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5, 6, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students develop digital literacy skills. They determine ways that organizations effectively use webcams to promote a cause by evaluating a series of websites. They learn that these sites may allow online ads to generate financial support, and develop guidelines for public websites to follow.
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Lesson - Safe and Secure Surfing
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that people use the Internet to communicate with one another. Students come to understand that, in order to stay safe and secure, they need to protect their personal information. They discuss safety and security risks, tips and strategies and create a poster to help others stay safe and secure when online.
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Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Check Your Sources on the Web
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that information found online is not always true. Students develop media and information literacy. They learn to determine the reliability and purpose of a website by asking a series of important questions.
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Lesson - Messages on the Web
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i as well as informational text to learn that information found online is not always true. Students develop media and information literacy. They learn to determine the reliability and purpose of a website by asking a series of important questions.
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Lesson - Surfing the Net: Tips and Tricks
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students learn the components of a Web browser. They practice navigating the Internet using basic Web browser features: hyperlink, bookmark, back key, and exit screen.
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Lesson - Search Engines
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students closely follow along with character dialogue between Dot & i to learn that search engines enable people to search and find information on the Web. They then practice age-appropriate Web search strategies and explore child safe search engines.
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Lesson - Introduction to the Internet
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students follow dialogue between characters Dot & i to learn that the Internet is a giant system of networks; connected computers, devices that can communicate with one another. They then identify an adults to whom they will ask for permission before using the Internet.

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