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 - Correo Enganos o SPAM: Campana del Cartel (SPA)
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3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
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Teacher Reference Page - Spam, Scams y Phishing (SPA)
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3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: Henny Penny
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3, 4, 5, 6, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Henny Penny thinks the sky is falling because of what she receives in her e-mail inbox. Students learn about security risks associated with e-mail by determining the central lesson in the story. They acquire and use new vocabulary terms related to digital security in discussion and when answering questions about the events in the story.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: E-mail Security Vocabulary Terms
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3, 4, 5, 6, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Henny Penny thinks the sky is falling because of what she receives in her e-mail inbox. Students learn about security risks associated with e-mail by determining the central lesson in the story. They acquire and use new vocabulary terms related to digital security in discussion and when answering questions about the events in the story.
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Lesson - Fairy Tales with a 21st Century Twist: The Story of the Pig Family
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3, 4, 5, 6, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that technology users are responsible for maintaining the security of their computers and devices. They determine the central lesson in the Story of the Pig Family; discuss digital security issues, and draw correlations with the central lesson in the traditional story of the Three Little Pigs.
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Parent & Family Tip Sheet 2 - Computer Security Information
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
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Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key: Keep Your Computer Secure
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Keep Your Computer Secure
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
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Student Handout - Reference Page 2: Handshake Activity - Behaviors
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students learn how malicious code spreads by participating in a hands-on activity that simulates a computer virus. They then reflect on what they have learned in a class discussion and in writing.
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Student Handout - Reference Page 1: Handshake Activity - Behaviors
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students learn how malicious code spreads by participating in a hands-on activity that simulates a computer virus. They then reflect on what they have learned in a class discussion and in writing.
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Slideshow - Let's Talk About Cyber Security
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students review what they have learned about cyber security. The correlating slideshow addresses topics such as malware, e-mail protocol, Acceptable Use Policies, peer-to-peer file sharing, and the risks of digital downloads including e-mail attachments, online programs and digital content. They then review signs of digital infection and ways to prevent cyber security issues. Students then complete a media-based empowerment project that educates others about cyber security problems and solutions.
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Student Handout 7 - Empowerment: Poster Campaign
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn to identify SPAM and scam e-mails through close reading of informational text and collaborative discussion. Students conduct a short research project on SPAM and scam e-mail, and they add to their list of security tips.
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Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: SPAM & Scams
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn to identify SPAM and scam e-mails through close reading of informational text and collaborative discussion. Students conduct a short research project on SPAM and scam e-mail, and they add to their list of security tips.
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Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Computer Security & Prevention Tips
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that, by following the proper protocol when using e-mail applications, they can protect their computer or device from security issues. Through close reading of informational text and relevant exercises, students learn how to identify potentially malicious e-mails. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Malicious Programs
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that, by following the proper protocol when using e-mail applications, they can protect their computer or device from security issues. Through close reading of informational text and relevant exercises, students learn how to identify potentially malicious e-mails. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: E-mail Safety
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that, by following the proper protocol when using e-mail applications, they can protect their computer or device from security issues. Through close reading of informational text and relevant exercises, students learn how to identify potentially malicious e-mails. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Cyber Security Match-Up Activity - E-mail Messages A-H
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that, by following the proper protocol when using e-mail applications, they can protect their computer or device from security issues. Through close reading of informational text and relevant exercises, students learn how to identify potentially malicious e-mails. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.
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Teacher Reference Page - Cyber Security Match-Up Activity - Vocabulary Terms & Answer Key
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that, by following the proper protocol when using e-mail applications, they can protect their computer or device from security issues. Through close reading of informational text and relevant exercises, students learn how to identify potentially malicious e-mails. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.
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Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Peer Review Rubric
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students use what they know and understand about digital security to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Plan Your Story
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6, Intermediate (6-8)
Students use what they know and understand about digital security to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.

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