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.

Search Results

Displaying 941 - 960 of 1708
Lesson Plan Image
Lesson Plan - History of Web 2.0 & Terminology
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students closely read informational text to construct a concept of Web 2.0. They use the Web to locate key terms and summarize the definition in their own words. Students identify examples of Web 2.0 tools and use terminology in the class discussion. Then, students weigh the pros and cons of Web 2.0 tools in class and form a position on social tools for education. Debate and discussion enables student to better understand the technology that connects them to a global society and economy.
Lesson Plan Image
Lesson Plan - Your Digital Footprints
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students learn that they need to be mindful about the data trail that they leave behind when they use social media. They evaluate their digital footprints and take control of their online presence. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating a meme, building an infographic, or producing a video PSA or tutorial.
Student Handout Image Student
Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: 8 Ways to Control Your Digital Footprints
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students learn that they need to be mindful about the data trail that they leave behind when they use social media. They evaluate their digital footprints and take control of their online presence. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating a meme, building an infographic, or producing a video PSA or tutorial.
Student Handout Image Student
Student Handout 4 - Worksheet: Digital Checkup
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students learn that they need to be mindful about the data trail that they leave behind when they use social media. They evaluate their digital footprints and take control of their online presence. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating a meme, building an infographic, or producing a video PSA or tutorial.
Student Handout Image Student
Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Digital Footprints: Do they Help or Hurt?
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students learn that they need to be mindful about the data trail that they leave behind when they use social media. They evaluate their digital footprints and take control of their online presence. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating a meme, building an infographic, or producing a video PSA or tutorial.
Student Handout Image Student
Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Intro to Digital Footprints
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students learn that they need to be mindful about the data trail that they leave behind when they use social media. They evaluate their digital footprints and take control of their online presence. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating a meme, building an infographic, or producing a video PSA or tutorial.
Student Handout Image Student
Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Digital Footprints - College Admissions
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Security Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students learn that they need to be mindful about the data trail that they leave behind when they use social media. They evaluate their digital footprints and take control of their online presence. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating a meme, building an infographic, or producing a video PSA or tutorial.
Teacher Reference Page Image
Teacher Reference Page 6 - Tweet Across the Curriculum
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
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.
Teacher Reference Page Image
Teacher Reference Page 5 - Twitter Best Practices
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
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.
Teacher Reference Page Image
Teacher Reference Page 4 - A Connected Learning Community
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
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.
Teacher Reference Page Image
Teacher Reference Page 3 – Privacy Settings
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
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.
Teacher Reference Page Image
Teacher Reference Page 2 - Getting Started
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
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.
Lesson Plan Image
Lesson Plan – Webcast: Social Issues
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
A collection of student-produced videos on the social issues related to the widespread adoption of digital communications technologies in our society: online relationships, online dating, online sexual solicitation and the grooming process, and cyber stalking. Students examine and discuss the pitfalls and opportunities of participating in a digitally-connected world. The produce a short form documentary about an identified social issue and submit their project to iDrive.
Lesson Plan Image
Unit - Web 2.0: The Social Web
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Citizenship Rights Theme Image Image , Media & Information Literacy Theme Image Image , Technology Literacy Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students closely read informational text to construct a concept of Web 2.0. They use the Web to locate key terms and summarize the definition in their own words. Students identify examples of Web 2.0 tools and use terminology in the class discussion. Then, students weigh the pros and cons of Web 2.0 tools in class and form a position on social tools for education. Debate and discussion enables student to better understand the technology that connects them to a global society and economy.
Lesson Plan Image
Lesson Plan - Identity and Online Security
Digital Citizenship 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)
In this comprehensive unit, students learn that social media is a powerful shaping force in the development of identity and self-concept. They apply the theories of psychologists Carl Rogers and C.H. Cooper to the formation of identity and self-concept. They then determine the safety and security issues that arise from revealing degrees of personal information online.
Student Handout Image Student
Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Identity and Security Risks on Social Media
Digital Citizenship 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)
In this comprehensive unit, students learn that social media is a powerful shaping force in the development of identity and self-concept. They apply the theories of psychologists Carl Rogers and C.H. Cooper to the formation of identity and self-concept. They then determine the safety and security issues that arise from revealing degrees of personal information online.
Student Handout Image Student
Student Handout 11 - Reference Page: Social Media Tactics: SPAM, Scams and Identity Theft
Digital Citizenship 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)
In this comprehensive unit, students learn that social media is a powerful shaping force in the development of identity and self-concept. They apply the theories of psychologists Carl Rogers and C.H. Cooper to the formation of identity and self-concept. They then determine the safety and security issues that arise from revealing degrees of personal information online.
Student Handout Image Student
Student Handout 12 - Worksheet: Identity and Security on Social Media
Digital Citizenship 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)
In this comprehensive unit, students learn that social media is a powerful shaping force in the development of identity and self-concept. They apply the theories of psychologists Carl Rogers and C.H. Cooper to the formation of identity and self-concept. They then determine the safety and security issues that arise from revealing degrees of personal information online.
Student Handout Image Student
Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key: Identity and Security on Social Media
Digital Citizenship 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)
In this comprehensive unit, students learn that social media is a powerful shaping force in the development of identity and self-concept. They apply the theories of psychologists Carl Rogers and C.H. Cooper to the formation of identity and self-concept. They then determine the safety and security issues that arise from revealing degrees of personal information online.
Lesson Plan Image
Lesson Plan - Online Identity and Digital Safety
Digital Citizenship Theme Image Image , Privacy Theme Image Image , Identity Management Theme Image Image , Safety Theme Image Image
9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
In this comprehensive unit, students learn that social media is a powerful shaping force in the development of identity and self-concept. They apply the theories of psychologists Carl Rogers and C.H. Cooper to the formation of identity and self-concept. They then determine the safety and security issues that arise from revealing degrees of personal information online.

Search By Filter