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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Teacher Reference Page - Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Connections
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students acquire and use age-appropriate technical terms related to information and communications technology, online safety and security. They practice technical skills, and they ask and answer questions about narrative and informational texts including a video featuring Dot & i.
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Unit - Dot & i’s Introduction to the Internet
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Students acquire and use age-appropriate technical terms related to information and communications technology, online safety and security. They practice technical skills, and they ask and answer questions about narrative and informational texts including a video featuring Dot & i.
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Lesson - Webcast: Online Shopping
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Internet users have been buying and selling online for decades, but the digital economy is not without risks. iDrive digital correspondents uncover common consumer pitfalls and security issues involved with online commerce. Students are encouraged to use critical thinking when making purchases online. Use with the iDrive Student Toolkit.
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Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Internet users have been buying and selling online for decades, but the digital economy is not without risks. iDrive digital correspondents uncover common consumer pitfalls and security issues involved with online commerce. Students are encouraged to use critical thinking when making purchases online. Use with the iDrive Student Toolkit.
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Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
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 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.
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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Host a Community Leaders' Townhall Meeting
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.
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Lesson – Webcast: Security & Cyber Citizenship
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.
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Webcast Video - Cyber Security: Malicious Code
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
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 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
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 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
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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Lesson – Webcast: Cyber Security - Malicious Code
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
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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Lesson - Phishing & Pharming Scams
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students learn that phishing and pharming scams disseminated through e-mail are designed to elicit personal information for the purpose of identity theft. Students identify practical ways to protect against these types of malicious attacks and empower others to do the same by designing and distributing informational flyers.
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Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: Malicious Code Tips, Types and Terminology
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.
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Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Topic 5 - Spyware & Adware
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.
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Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Topic 4 - Malicious Programs
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Topic 3 - Windows Updates
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Topic 2 - Firewall Protection
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Topic 1 - Malicious Code Basics
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.
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Lesson - Malware Protection
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.

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