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 - Wrap-Up and Review
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students have seen the pros and cons of having their mobile phones at school. Now, they are challenged to design a mobile phone for the school environment. Considering the issues and challenges a mobile phone presents in a learning environment (such as safety, security, and classroom management), they will brainstorm features for a mobile phone that addresses those issues. The goal is to design a prototype for a phone that both enhances the learning experience while also ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for all students. They will share their designs with the class.
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Student Handout 7 - Worksheet: Cell Phones and School - Debate
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students weigh the pros and cons of allowing students to use their mobile phones in school. They form either an affirmative or negative stance, and they debate the issue with their classmates. Students practice persuasive speaking and writing.
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Lesson - Cell Phones and School
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students weigh the pros and cons of allowing students to use their mobile phones in school. They form either an affirmative or negative stance, and they debate the issue with their classmates. Students practice persuasive speaking and writing.
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Student Handout 6 - Worksheet: Cell Phones and Mobility
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that mobile phones contribute to distracted driving. Students conduct a short research project on the topic of mobile phone use among adolescent drivers. Students create an awareness campaign to discourage mobile phone use while driving.
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Lesson - Cell Phones and Mobility
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that mobile phones contribute to distracted driving. Students conduct a short research project on the topic of mobile phone use among adolescent drivers. Students create an awareness campaign to discourage mobile phone use while driving.
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Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Cyber Bullying: The Internet and Cell Phone Harassment
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the ways that mobile phones facilitate bullying and harassment. Students define the problem. They then identify ways to prevent and respond to bullying situations. Students recommend ways to improve their school policy and guidelines in order to better prevent and address cyber bullying carried out through mobile devices.
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Lesson - Cell Phone Safety - Mobile Harassment
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the ways that mobile phones facilitate bullying and harassment. Students define the problem. They then identify ways to prevent and respond to bullying situations. Students recommend ways to improve their school policy and guidelines in order to better prevent and address cyber bullying carried out through mobile devices.
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Student Handout 4 - Worksheet: Cell Phone Safety and Media-Sharing
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students closely read informational text regarding mobile technology. They identify the benefits and drawbacks of mobile device equipped with cameras. Students come to understand that "sexting" or exchanging inappropriate photos or videos of themselves or others can have serious implications. They then write a narrative that conveys a central lesson about responsible use of mobile phone cameras.
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Lesson - Cell Phone Safety - Cell Phone Photos & Sexting
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students closely read informational text regarding mobile technology. They identify the benefits and drawbacks of mobile device equipped with cameras. Students come to understand that "sexting" or exchanging inappropriate photos or videos of themselves or others can have serious implications. They then write a narrative that conveys a central lesson about responsible use of mobile phone cameras.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Cell Phone Safety and Texting
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn about the addictive nature of Syndicated Messaging Services (SMS), otherwise known as text messaging. They examine the impact of SMS technology on various aspects of society including social interaction, education, business, physical safety, mental health, and criminal enterprise. Students create a tutorial or presentation on one of the topics discussed in this lesson.
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Lesson - Cell Phone Safety - Understanding Texting
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn about the addictive nature of Syndicated Messaging Services (SMS), otherwise known as text messaging. They examine the impact of SMS technology on various aspects of society including social interaction, education, business, physical safety, mental health, and criminal enterprise. Students create a tutorial or presentation on one of the topics discussed in this lesson.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: History of Cell Phones
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students discover the history and evolution of mobile technology. They identify the capabilities of mobile phones today, and they acquire and use technical terms.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Cell Phone Basics
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students discover the history and evolution of mobile technology. They identify the capabilities of mobile phones today, and they acquire and use technical terms.
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Lesson - Cell Phone Basics
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students discover the history and evolution of mobile technology. They identify the capabilities of mobile phones today, and they acquire and use technical terms.
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Student Handout 4S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Codigos Maliciosos (SPA)
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate legal trends related to the Internet including cyber bullying, intellectual property, online grooming and malicious code. They identify a problem related to safety and ethical use of the Internet and examine the laws that relate the problem. They then write a letter to Congress to influence policy.
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Student Handout 3S- Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Depredacion en Linea (SPA)
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate legal trends related to the Internet including cyber bullying, intellectual property, online grooming and malicious code. They identify a problem related to safety and ethical use of the Internet and examine the laws that relate the problem. They then write a letter to Congress to influence policy.
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Student Handout 2S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Propiedad Intelectual (SPA)
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate legal trends related to the Internet including cyber bullying, intellectual property, online grooming and malicious code. They identify a problem related to safety and ethical use of the Internet and examine the laws that relate the problem. They then write a letter to Congress to influence policy.
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Student Handout 1S - Reference Page: Tendencias Legales - Acosadores en Linea (SPA)
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate legal trends related to the Internet including cyber bullying, intellectual property, online grooming and malicious code. They identify a problem related to safety and ethical use of the Internet and examine the laws that relate the problem. They then write a letter to Congress to influence policy.
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Student Handout 6 - Empowerment: Sample Letter to Congress
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate legal trends related to the Internet including cyber bullying, intellectual property, online grooming and malicious code. They identify a problem related to safety and ethical use of the Internet and examine the laws that relate the problem. They then write a letter to Congress to influence policy.
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Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Legal Trend - Malicious Code
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate legal trends related to the Internet including cyber bullying, intellectual property, online grooming and malicious code. They identify a problem related to safety and ethical use of the Internet and examine the laws that relate the problem. They then write a letter to Congress to influence policy.

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