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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Unit - Identity Safety
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image
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 - Social Networking in Online Communities
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the issues and benefits of social networks; discuss current social media trends; review and rate the safety level of different online communities, and develop social networking safety strategies.
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Lesson Plan - Web Logs: A Positive Approach to Blogging
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
5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the promises and perils of blogging and identify the types of information to avoid when publishing written work online. They then produce a blog on a topic of interest.
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Lesson Plan - Safe Website Design
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students decide on the types of information to either include or refrain from posting on a social networking profile or personal web page. They examine a mock-up of a website that reveals personal information, identify the types of information on the site, and conclude the safety risks. Students apply safety tips when designing their own personal web pages or social networking profiles.
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Lesson Plan - Online Sharing and Intellectual Property
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
5, 6, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn that intellectual property rights apply to social networking activity.They discuss the ways that people share media on social networks and help Donny the Downloader make safe and ethical decisions with the media that he comes across online.
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Lesson Plan - Text Messaging Safety
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
3, 4, 5, 6, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the safety and security issues related to text messaging and instant messaging (IM). They discuss ways to safely use messaging apps (includes mobile phones).
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Lesson Plan - Inappropriate Websites
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand that the Internet is part of an online community comprised of appropriate and inappropriate places to visit. They classify a series of examples as either appropriate or inappropriate online places for children. A Family Tip Sheet is included.
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Lesson Plan - Skooter and the Social Network (Digital)
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Skooter joins a social network for the first time. Through this interactive comic, students learn to make responsible choices related to parent permission, community guidelines, privacy, information security and digital drama. Students explain how the actions of the characters contribute to the sequences of events. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: Chat Lyrics
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3, 4, Elementary (3-5)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series, students sing along with the song “Chat.” They gain an understanding of a basic Internet safety concept: to be safe and responsible when using online chat. Students learn that being responsible online means knowing how to make safe choices about who to chat with and about what to say. They engage in a collaborative discussion about interacting with others online and draw conclusions supported by reasoning and examples.
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Parent & Family Tip Sheet: Safe Social Networking Checklist & Contract
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Skooter joins a social network for the first time. Through this interactive comic, students learn to make responsible choices related to parent permission, community guidelines, privacy, information security and digital drama. Students explain how the actions of the characters contribute to the sequences of events. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking - Write it Out
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3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Skooter joins a social network for the first time. Through this interactive comic, students learn to make responsible choices related to parent permission, community guidelines, privacy, information security and digital drama. Students explain how the actions of the characters contribute to the sequences of events. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Guided Practice - Upsides & Downsides to Social Networking
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3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Skooter joins a social network for the first time. Through this interactive comic, students learn to make responsible choices related to parent permission, community guidelines, privacy, information security and digital drama. Students explain how the actions of the characters contribute to the sequences of events. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Lesson Activity - Learning from Skooter's Choices
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3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Skooter joins a social network for the first time. Through this interactive comic, students learn to make responsible choices related to parent permission, community guidelines, privacy, information security and digital drama. Students explain how the actions of the characters contribute to the sequences of events. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Teacher Reference Page - Transcript: Skooter and the Social Network
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Skooter joins a social network for the first time. Through this interactive comic, students learn to make responsible choices related to parent permission, community guidelines, privacy, information security and digital drama. Students explain how the actions of the characters contribute to the sequences of events. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Teacher Reference Page: Answer Key - Critical Thinking Activity - Inappropriate Websites
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand that the Internet is part of an online community comprised of appropriate and inappropriate places to visit. They classify a series of examples as either appropriate or inappropriate online places for children. A Family Tip Sheet is included.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: Critical Thinking Activity - Inappropriate Websites
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand that the Internet is part of an online community comprised of appropriate and inappropriate places to visit. They classify a series of examples as either appropriate or inappropriate online places for children. A Family Tip Sheet is included.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: Choosing a Safe Site Quiz
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Ethics Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Students explore social networking sites for elementary-aged children. They learn about legal safeguards for youth online, and identify the techniques that age-appropriate social newtorking sites use to provide safe online experiences for children.
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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Digital Etiquette
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
3, 4, 5, 6, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the safety and security issues related to text messaging and instant messaging (IM). They discuss ways to safely use messaging apps (includes mobile phones).
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Slideshow - Safe Website Design
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students decide on the types of information to either include or refrain from posting on a social networking profile or personal web page. They examine a mock-up of a website that reveals personal information, identify the types of information on the site, and conclude the safety risks. Students apply safety tips when designing their own personal web pages or social networking profiles.
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Student Handout - Worksheet 2: Website Plan
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students decide on the types of information to either include or refrain from posting on a social networking profile or personal web page. They examine a mock-up of a website that reveals personal information, identify the types of information on the site, and conclude the safety risks. Students apply safety tips when designing their own personal web pages or social networking profiles.

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