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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Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Online Communication & Safety
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4, Elementary (3-5)
Students review and build upon Grade 3 concepts of citizenship and community. They discover that digital etiquette is an important aspect of responsible citizenship. They come to understand that, since digital communication lacks non-verbal cues, they must exercise care when crafting a digital message. Students collaborate to develop tips to help themselves and others exercise digital etiquette. A Parent & Family Tip Sheet is included.
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Student Handout 2 – Worksheet: Digital Communication & Etiquette
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4, Elementary (3-5)
Students review and build upon Grade 3 concepts of citizenship and community. They discover that digital etiquette is an important aspect of responsible citizenship. They come to understand that, since digital communication lacks non-verbal cues, they must exercise care when crafting a digital message. Students collaborate to develop tips to help themselves and others exercise digital etiquette. A Parent & Family Tip Sheet is included.
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Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Lessons in Digital Citizenship
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3, 4, 5, Elementary (3-5)
Students review e-Safety and security concepts. They showcase their understanding of digital citizenship and literacy skills by composing a song and performing through a recital using sock puppets.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: e-Safety Topics
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)
Students reinforce their understanding of a wide variety of e-Safety topics. They develop statements that communicate a safe response to online issues, and support their statements with reasoning and examples.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page:i-S-A-F-E Lyrics
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series of lessons, students sing along with the song, “i-S-A-F-E” and gain an understanding of a key Internet safety principle: Ask an adult for permission and guidance before going online. They participate in a collaborative class discussion, acquire and use vocabulary terms, and practice print concepts.
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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: What i-S-A-F-E Means
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series of lessons, students sing along with the song, “i-S-A-F-E” and gain an understanding of a key Internet safety principle: Ask an adult for permission and guidance before going online. They participate in a collaborative class discussion, acquire and use vocabulary terms, and practice print concepts.
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Teacher Reference Page 2: Answer Key - What i-S-A-F-E Means
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series of lessons, students sing along with the song, “i-S-A-F-E” and gain an understanding of a key Internet safety principle: Ask an adult for permission and guidance before going online. They participate in a collaborative class discussion, acquire and use vocabulary terms, and practice print concepts.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Know the Turf Lyrics
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
As part of i-SAFE’s Music and Movement series, students sing along with the song “Know the Turf” which reinforces the message that, before going online, they should know how to stay safe.
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Student Handout - Worksheet: i-Buddy Stick Puppet
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
This lesson builds upon grade 1 concepts. Students understand the importance of rules and laws related to e-Safety, and acquire new Internet safety tips. A Parent Page is included.
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Webcast Video - Cyber Harassment
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6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Students investigate issues related to cyber harassment, define online bullying and stalking, and identify laws and consequences of cyber bullying. They understand the cause and effects of cyber bullying through Ryan Halligan's story. As a result of their learning, students launch an awareness campaign.
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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Student Project - Personal Action Plan
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students explore the serious and complex issue of cyber bullying. They understand that they have a social responsibility to counteract the cycle as an upstander. They prepare a personal action plan to effectively respond to cyber-bullying situations. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating an infographic, producing a dramatization and/or launching a campaign to counteract the cycle.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Group Activity -What Would You Do?
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students explore the serious and complex issue of cyber bullying. They understand that they have a social responsibility to counteract the cycle as an upstander. They prepare a personal action plan to effectively respond to cyber-bullying situations. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating an infographic, producing a dramatization and/or launching a campaign to counteract the cycle.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Examine the Issue
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students explore the serious and complex issue of cyber bullying. They understand that they have a social responsibility to counteract the cycle as an upstander. They prepare a personal action plan to effectively respond to cyber-bullying situations. iDrive Empowerment Activities include creating an infographic, producing a dramatization and/or launching a campaign to counteract the cycle.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Dear Online and Helpless Letters
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate the laws governing online stalking and harassment. Then they examine a series of letters submitted by youth to a fictitious help column. Students discuss the situations in their groups, and draft a response to each letter that suggests effective and appropriate ways prevent or respond to bullying.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Cyber Bullying Prevention Techniques & Digital Etiquette
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students investigate the laws governing online stalking and harassment. Then they examine a series of letters submitted by youth to a fictitious help column. Students discuss the situations in their groups, and draft a response to each letter that suggests effective and appropriate ways prevent or respond to bullying.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Narrative Writing: What Happens Next?
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7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying. They learn positve and proactive ways to prevent and defuse a bullying situation, whether they are the target/victim, bystander or upstander. Students conduct a short research project on cyber bullying. They develop questions for investagation regarding the problem of cyber bullying and gather relevant information from multiple sources. Students create a multimedia presentation that incorporates effective quotes and paraphrased information with proper source citations.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Strategies to Prevent Cyber Bullying
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7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying. They learn positve and proactive ways to prevent and defuse a bullying situation, whether they are the target/victim, bystander or upstander. Students conduct a short research project on cyber bullying. They develop questions for investagation regarding the problem of cyber bullying and gather relevant information from multiple sources. Students create a multimedia presentation that incorporates effective quotes and paraphrased information with proper source citations.
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Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: Create a Personal Action Plan
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7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying. They learn positve and proactive ways to prevent and defuse a bullying situation, whether they are the target/victim, bystander or upstander. Students conduct a short research project on cyber bullying. They develop questions for investagation regarding the problem of cyber bullying and gather relevant information from multiple sources. Students create a multimedia presentation that incorporates effective quotes and paraphrased information with proper source citations.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Cyber Bullying Facts and Stats
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7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying. They learn positve and proactive ways to prevent and defuse a bullying situation, whether they are the target/victim, bystander or upstander. Students conduct a short research project on cyber bullying. They develop questions for investagation regarding the problem of cyber bullying and gather relevant information from multiple sources. Students create a multimedia presentation that incorporates effective quotes and paraphrased information with proper source citations.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Information on Bystanders
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7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying. They learn positve and proactive ways to prevent and defuse a bullying situation, whether they are the target/victim, bystander or upstander. Students conduct a short research project on cyber bullying. They develop questions for investagation regarding the problem of cyber bullying and gather relevant information from multiple sources. Students create a multimedia presentation that incorporates effective quotes and paraphrased information with proper source citations.

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