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 - Answer Key: What's Wrong?
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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Student Handout - Worksheet 1: What's Wrong?
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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Student Handout - Reference Page 2: 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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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Blogging Activity
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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Student Handout 8 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement
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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Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: Online Community Review
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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Student Handout - Quiz 5: Technology
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security 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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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Taking Control of Your Digital Footprint
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
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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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: The Tracks You Leave Behind
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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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Student Handout 7 - Reference Page: Digital Decision
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students help Donny the Downloader to understand the relevance of intellectual property rights in social networking environments. They summarize intellectual property policies of social networking sites in their own words and recommend responsible choices.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Intellectual Property and Online Sharing
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students help Donny the Downloader to understand the relevance of intellectual property rights in social networking environments. They summarize intellectual property policies of social networking sites in their own words and recommend responsible choices.
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Student Handout 1 - Quiz: Social Networking and Intellectual Property
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students help Donny the Downloader to understand the relevance of intellectual property rights in social networking environments. They summarize intellectual property policies of social networking sites in their own words and recommend responsible choices.
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Student Handout 4 – Reference Page: Common Sense
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students help Donny the Downloader to understand that social networking sites set Terms of Use to protect intellectual property rights of users. They examine the intellectual property issues that arise in a media-sharing culture and determine what is safe and legal to download, modify and share in a social networking environment.
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Student Handout 2 – Reference Page: Intellectual Property and Online Sharing
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students help Donny the Downloader to understand that social networking sites set Terms of Use to protect intellectual property rights of users. They examine the intellectual property issues that arise in a media-sharing culture and determine what is safe and legal to download, modify and share in a social networking environment.
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Student Handout 1 – Quiz: IP Pre-Learning Quiz
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students help Donny the Downloader to understand that social networking sites set Terms of Use to protect intellectual property rights of users. They examine the intellectual property issues that arise in a media-sharing culture and determine what is safe and legal to download, modify and share in a social networking environment.
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Student Handout - Empowerment: Form a Student Advisory Board
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students identify the issues and challenges that occur through social media. They form a problem statement, reframe the problem as a challenge question, and develop a solution to address or prevent the problem. They then engage in an iDrive Empowerment project.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: Student Advisory Board Proposal
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students identify the issues and challenges that occur through social media. They form a problem statement, reframe the problem as a challenge question, and develop a solution to address or prevent the problem. They then engage in an iDrive Empowerment project.
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Student Handout 1S - Lugares y Espacios dónde Socializar (SPA)
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students identify the issues and challenges that occur through social media. They form a problem statement, reframe the problem as a challenge question, and develop a solution to address or prevent the problem. They then engage in an iDrive Empowerment project.
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Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: iDrive Empowerment Program
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Primary (K-2)
This teacher’s toolkit delivers best practices and ideas to mindfully integrate Instagram across the curriculum. The guide can be used in the classroom, by ASB Advisors and school staff members who aim to improve communications in the education setting and prepare students for iDrive Outreach and Empowerment. Students practice responsible use while building a positive online presence in a media-rich learning environment. Includes a media release form.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Disadvantages of Social Networks
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
This lesson provides insight into the ways that stduents perceive and use social media. Students share their experiences and perspectives on social networking in a collaborative discussion. They determine the advantages and disadvantages of social media, and draw conclusions about safety and citizenship. Students write a blog post or create a video that captures their perspective on the role of social media in teen life. iDrive Empowerment Activity included.

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