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 Plan - Grade 5: Community & Citizenship
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students explore the concepts of community and citizenship. They understand that a community is comprised of people and places, and they relate online communities to the physical communities in which they live. Students use their critical thinking skills to identify examples of appropriate and inappropriate places for 5th graders to visit online and offline. They conclude that digital citizens make responsible choices regarding the places that they visit online. Students use what they have gained from collaborative discussions to create an online community map.
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Parent & Family Tip Sheet - COPPA: Protecting a Child's Right to Privacy
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5, Elementary (3-5)
Students relate online privacy to personal safety in a class discussion about age-appropriate sites and apps. Through exploration of online registration forms and profiles, students discover the importance of following age requirements (COPPA) and protecting online identity. Students create a mock-up of a safe and secure online profile as part of their Empowerment Project: the designe of a virtual world called Sock Puppet Nation.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Citizenship with Netiquette and Textiquette
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5, Elementary (3-5)
In this CCSS model-aligned lesson, students practice narrative writing with purpose. Through collaborative discussion and reflection, students understand that digital citizens are responsible for using etiquette while communicating with others online and through electronic devices. Students write a short story that illustrates a central lesson based on the selected theme. They employ narrative techniques and, with support from their peers and instructor, students plan, revise and edit their drafts. Students may add illustrations / graphics to aid in comprehension. Digital publication optional.
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Lesson Plan - Integrated Literacy and Learning – Cyber Safety Focus: Digital Communication and Citizenship
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5, Elementary (3-5)
In this CCSS model-aligned lesson, students practice narrative writing with purpose. Through collaborative discussion and reflection, students understand that digital citizens are responsible for using etiquette while communicating with others online and through electronic devices. Students write a short story that illustrates a central lesson based on the selected theme. They employ narrative techniques and, with support from their peers and instructor, students plan, revise and edit their drafts. Students may add illustrations / graphics to aid in comprehension. Digital publication optional.
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Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key to Understanding the Cycle Activities
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that cyber bullying is a cyclical pattern of behavior initiated and perpetuated through electronic means. They closely examine a scholarly definition in order to identify the roles in a cyber bullying situation, distinguish cyber bullying from social conflict, and determine the power of the upstander in breaking the cycle.
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Lesson Plan - Web 2.0 Debate and Persuasive Writing
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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.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: History of Web 2.0
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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.
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Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key: Web 2.0 Vocabulary Terms
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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.
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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary
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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.
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Teacher Reference Page 1 - Twitter Basics
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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.
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Teacher Reference Page 7 - Twitter in Education Permission Slip
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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.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Crafting a Quality Tweet
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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.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Twitter Etiquette
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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.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Hashtag Savvy
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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.
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Student Handout 1 - Survey: Teens & Social Media
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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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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Advantages 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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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Four Attributes of Digital Communication
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students explore the nature of digital communication and give examples for each of the four attributes. They discuss the implications of posting and sharing photos on social media in a moderate to high-risk situation. They then create their own scenarios that exemplifies risky choices, evaluate the scenarios developed by classmates, and determine practical ways to prevent undesirable outcomes. iDrive Empowerment Activity included.
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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Beyond the Obvious
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students explore the nature of digital communication and give examples for each of the four attributes. They discuss the implications of posting and sharing photos on social media in a moderate to high-risk situation. They then create their own scenarios that exemplifies risky choices, evaluate the scenarios developed by classmates, and determine practical ways to prevent undesirable outcomes. iDrive Empowerment Activity included.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Scenarios and Consequences
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students explore the nature of digital communication and give examples for each of the four attributes. They discuss the implications of posting and sharing photos on social media in a moderate to high-risk situation. They then create their own scenarios that exemplifies risky choices, evaluate the scenarios developed by classmates, and determine practical ways to prevent undesirable outcomes. iDrive Empowerment Activity included.
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Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key: Scenarios and Consequences
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students explore the nature of digital communication and give examples for each of the four attributes. They discuss the implications of posting and sharing photos on social media in a moderate to high-risk situation. They then create their own scenarios that exemplifies risky choices, evaluate the scenarios developed by classmates, and determine practical ways to prevent undesirable outcomes. iDrive Empowerment Activity included.

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