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 - Empowerment Project: Personal Release Form
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
This Webcast is designed to raise student awareness of the risks they face online as it pertains to their privacy. This lesson addresses privacy issues inherent to Internet usage, the legal acquisition of and distribution of personal information, and the increasing problem of identity theft via the Internet.
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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment Project: Short Form Documentary
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students examine and discuss online privacy issues that result from revealing personal information online. They develop an awareness campaign to encourage peers to protect their digital privacy and personal information.
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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment Project: Short Form Documentary
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
This Webcast lesson was developed around the winning U.S. High School entry in the Student Filmmaker Contest. Students examine and discuss the problems associated with pornography on the Internet. They identify ways that minors come across pornography online, summarize the basic laws related to pornography on the Internet, relate the Internet pornography industry to the exploitation of youth, and determine the personal and legal consequences for sharing nude photos through digital means of communication.
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Student Handout 2 - Empowerment Project: Personal Release Form
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
This Webcast lesson was developed around the winning U.S. High School entry in the Student Filmmaker Contest. Students examine and discuss the problems associated with pornography on the Internet. They identify ways that minors come across pornography online, summarize the basic laws related to pornography on the Internet, relate the Internet pornography industry to the exploitation of youth, and determine the personal and legal consequences for sharing nude photos through digital means of communication.
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Lesson Plan - Webcast: Pornography on the Web
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
This Webcast lesson was developed around the winning U.S. High School entry in the Student Filmmaker Contest. Students examine and discuss the problems associated with pornography on the Internet. They identify ways that minors come across pornography online, summarize the basic laws related to pornography on the Internet, relate the Internet pornography industry to the exploitation of youth, and determine the personal and legal consequences for sharing nude photos through digital means of communication.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: I've Got a Buddy Lyrics
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series, students create i- Buddy puppets and use them to “dance” to the music while singing along. Through class discussion, students learn that good decisions are an important part of digital citizenship.
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Lesson Plan - Social Media and Privacy with Dot & i (Digital)
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Dot helps i to understand responsible use of social media while attending a friend’s birthday party. Students learn how to respect others’ privacy and practice safe social networking through this interactive lesson featuring Dot & i. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Teacher Reference Page 8 - Social Media Account Request Form
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students practice digital citizenship and responsible use through a class Twitter account. They learn how to compose the most effective tweet, use hashtags, protect privacy/security, and apply Twitter etiquette. They use Twitter to collaborate and complete assignments and suggested assignments across curriculum topics. Classroom integration and ideas for school-based social media use are included. Visit www.isafedirect.com for more information on using commercial sites and apps in education.
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Teacher Reference Page 1 - Teacher Guide: Twitter for the K-8 Classroom
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
When used as an integral part of the classroom protocol and routine, Twitter can offer unique and meaningful learning opportunities that model responsible use of social media and improved communication between teacher, parents and students. Classroom integration activities are included.
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Lesson Plan - A Web 2.0 World
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn that Web 2.0 allows people to interact with others. They acquire and use key terms, and discover ways to safely navigate the social Web. Students list the pros and cons of using social media in an educational context. They form a stance and write a persuasive article; supporting their arguements with logical reasoning and relevant evidence from credible sources.
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Lesson Plan - Your Digital Footprint
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that their online actions impact their identity and reputation. They learn that people form an idea or opinion about an individual by interpreting the trail of digital footprints left behind online. Students examine scenarios, predict the consequences, and support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.
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Lesson Plan - Safeguards in Social Networking for School-Age Children: Alternatives to Facebook
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that COPPA law protects the privacy of children under the age of 13. They explore alternatives for children who are too young for popular social networking sites like Facebook and create criteria for children (and parents) to use when evaluating social networks for safety and age-appropriateness.
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Lesson Plan - Online Safety and Photo Management
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine scenarios related to capturing, sharing, and managing digital photos online and through electronic devices. They evaluate each action, predict the outcome, and recommend alternative choices; responsible and respectful ways to use photo-sharing technologies. Students develop and share guidelines for responsible photo managment.
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Lesson Plan 5 - SMART Social Media: Technology
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the opportunities and challenges that arise from adopting social networking into their everyday lives. They practice making SMART choices, and use what they have learned to create personal guidelines for responsible technology use. Smart is an acronym for safe, mindful, appropriate and resopnsible use of technology. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Lesson Plan 4 - SMART Social Media: Responsible
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the opportunities and challenges that arise from adopting social networking into their everyday lives. They practice making SMART choices, and use what they have learned to create personal guidelines for responsible technology use. Smart is an acronym for safe, mindful, appropriate and resopnsible use of technology. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Lesson Plan 3 - SMART Social Media: Appropriate
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the opportunities and challenges that arise from adopting social networking into their everyday lives. They practice making SMART choices, and use what they have learned to create personal guidelines for responsible technology use. Smart is an acronym for safe, mindful, appropriate and resopnsible use of technology. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Lesson Plan 2 - SMART Social Media: Mindful
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the opportunities and challenges that arise from adopting social networking into their everyday lives. They practice making SMART choices, and use what they have learned to create personal guidelines for responsible technology use. Smart is an acronym for safe, mindful, appropriate and resopnsible use of technology. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Lesson Plan 1 - SMART Social Media: Safe
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the opportunities and challenges that arise from adopting social networking into their everyday lives. They practice making SMART choices, and use what they have learned to create personal guidelines for responsible technology use. Smart is an acronym for safe, mindful, appropriate and resopnsible use of technology. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Lesson Plan 2 - When Online Identity Mistakes are Safety Risks
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how an identity forms online. They compare and contrast online and offline identities, examine how online actions and interactions form an online identity, and determine the safety and security issues that result form revealing degrees of identifying information online.
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Lesson Plan 3 - From Identity Mistakes to Security Risks
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how an identity forms online. They compare and contrast online and offline identities, examine how online actions and interactions form an online identity, and determine the safety and security issues that result form revealing degrees of identifying information online.

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