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 Plan - Grade 1 Online Identity Primer
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1, Primary (K-2)
This lesson introduces the concept of identity to the students. Students discuss their offline identity and how it is formed and then begin to develop an understanding of an online identity. They demonstrate the formation of an identity through illustrations and class discussion. A Parent Page is included.
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Parent & Family Tip Sheet - From Offline to Online Identity
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2, Primary (K-2)
This lesson builds upon grade 1 concepts. Students understand the importance of rules and laws related to e-Safety, and acquire new Internet safety tips. A Parent Page is included.
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Lesson Plan - Grade 2: Online Personal Safety
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2, Primary (K-2)
This lesson builds upon grade 1 concepts. Students understand the importance of rules and laws related to e-Safety, and acquire new Internet safety tips. A Parent Page is included.
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Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Personal Information on the Internet
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2, Primary (K-2)
Students understand the concept online identity. They discuss their offline identity, examine how an identity forms, and discuss how an identity forms online. A Parent Page is included.
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Lesson Plan - Grade 2: What is an Online Identity?
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2, Primary (K-2)
Students understand the concept online identity. They discuss their offline identity, examine how an identity forms, and discuss how an identity forms online. A Parent Page is included.
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Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Online Identity
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K, Primary (K-2)
This lesson introduces the concept of identity to the students. Students discuss their offline identity, examine how an identity is formed, and relate the concept of online identity to offline identity. They demonstrate the formation of an identity through illustrations and discussion. A Parent Page is included.
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Lesson Plan - Creating A Positive Online Identity
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3, Elementary (3-5)
This lesson introduces the concept of identity to the students. Students discuss their offline identity and how it is formed and then talk about how an online identity can be formed. They brainstorm ways to build a positive online identity and collaborate on a bulletin board (physical or digital) that represents their ideas.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: Citizenship in Digital Communication
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3, 4, Elementary (3-5)
Students understand that online actions have positive and negative consequences. They discuss responsible digital communication and identify ways to show responsible digital citizenship in a given scenario.
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Teacher Reference Page - Scenario Activity
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3, 4, Elementary (3-5)
Students understand that online actions have positive and negative consequences. They discuss responsible digital communication and identify ways to show responsible digital citizenship in a given scenario.
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Lesson Plan - Citizenship in Digital Communication
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3, 4, Elementary (3-5)
Students understand that online actions have positive and negative consequences. They discuss responsible digital communication and identify ways to show responsible digital citizenship in a given scenario.
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Student Handout 2 - Quiz: A Major Misunderstanding
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3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
The Sock Puppet Nation comic “A Major Misunderstanding” illustrates how a text message conversation can quickly unravel without the aid of non-verbal cues like tone-of-voice and body language to interpret the meaning of words and phrases. Students analyze characters' thoughts, words, actions and feelings, and they distinguish between literal language and figures of speech. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Lesson Plan - Text Messaging: A Major Misunderstanding
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3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
The Sock Puppet Nation comic “A Major Misunderstanding” illustrates how a text message conversation can quickly unravel without the aid of non-verbal cues like tone-of-voice and body language to interpret the meaning of words and phrases. Students analyze characters' thoughts, words, actions and feelings, and they distinguish between literal language and figures of speech. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Lesson Plan - Keeping It Personal
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4, Elementary (3-5)
Students learn that the Internet connects them to a public network. They examine the risks of posting personal information online, and recognize the importance of parental permission and guidance prior to filling out online forms. Students come to understand that the personal information that they post in an online profile can reveal their offline identity; leading to unsafe situations.
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Lesson Plan 5 - Safe Communication Skills
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students learn how to safeguard their identities, protect their personal safety, and take action when contacted by an inappropriate and unsafe person online. Students complete their plan for their Sock Puppet Nation virtual world.
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Student Handout 7 - Worksheet: Think About It: Protecting Your Online Privacy and Personal Safety
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5, Elementary (3-5)
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 Plan 3 - Creating a Strong Password
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students recognize the risks of having a weak password. Class discussion and practice activities enable students to create strong passwords to protect themselves from cyber bullying, identity theft and online predators. Student will be able to state the attributes of a strong password, explain the importance of protecting online accounts, and create strong and secure passwords.
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Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key: What's in a Name?
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students recognize the importance of protecting online identity by engaging in class discussion about personal information. They list types of information that reveals personal identity, evaluate screen names for safety, and practice creating safe screen names.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Write About It
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students engage in dialogue about their experience in various online communities and discuss the role of parental supervision. They compare online communities with public places in the real world; give an example of a site, game, or app used to communicate with other people; describe the activities that take place in an online community, and discuss the importance of adult supervision.
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Unit - Grade 5: Online Personal Safety
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5, Elementary (3-5)
This Sock Puppet Nation themed unit is comprised of five lessons. The coordinating PowerPoints and student handouts are separated to enable use in an online learning environment. Each lesson builds towards a culminating project: students create a plan for a safe, Sock Puppet Nation-themed online community for people under age 13.
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Lesson 5 - Online Safety Review and Action
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and understanding about protecting personal safety. They complete an iDrive Empowerment Activity that demonstrate safety strategies to protect online personal safety, and present an online safety strategy that incorporates media.

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