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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Multimedia Resource - Song: Know the Turf
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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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Multimedia Resource - Song: i-S-A-F-E
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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 9 - Worksheet: Degrees of Information Part 2
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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.
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Student Handout 3 - Empowerment Project: iDrive Toolkit
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Prepare students to make a positive influence on the world with iDrive. iDrive is the Youth Outreach and Empowerment program of i-SAFE. Student-driven projects promote digital citizenship by empowering students to purposefully engage online and to deeply contribute to their communities.
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Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
Download and complete this Personal Release Form for all media-based projects depicting personal likeness of individuals. Submit completed forms when sharing multimedia content with i-SAFE for educational purposes.
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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Lesson Activity - My Social Network
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K, 1, 2, Primary (K-2)
Dot helps i to understand responsible use of social media while attending a friend’s birthday party. Students learn how to respect others’ privacy and practice safe social networking through this interactive lesson featuring Dot & i. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Empowerment Program
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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 6 - Empowerment: iDrive Empowerment Program
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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.
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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: iDrive Empowerment Program
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Intermediate (6-8), Secondary (9-12)
This flexible inquiry framework guides students through eight steps of the inquiry process; challenging them to think critically about the exchange of privacy for participation in social networks. Using Facebook as a model, students investigate features and settings, make connections with real-life experiences, and demonstrate a privacy strategy that serves to protect their safety and identity online. This Unit includes an Inquiry Guide and four reference pages.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Donny the Downloader
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students help Donny the Downloader to understand the relevance of intellectual property rights in social networking environments. They summarize intellectual property policies of social networking sites in their own words and recommend responsible choices.
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Student Handout 8 - Empowerment: Educate Others About Web 2.0
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn that Web 2.0 allows people to interact with others. They acquire and use key terms, and discover ways to safely navigate the social Web. Students list the pros and cons of using social media in an educational context. They form a stance and write a persuasive article; supporting their arguements with logical reasoning and relevant evidence from credible sources.
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Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: CON - Argument Opposed to Web 2.0 in Education
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn that Web 2.0 allows people to interact with others. They acquire and use key terms, and discover ways to safely navigate the social Web. Students list the pros and cons of using social media in an educational context. They form a stance and write a persuasive article; supporting their arguements with logical reasoning and relevant evidence from credible sources.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: PRO - Argument in Favor of Web 2.0 in Education
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn that Web 2.0 allows people to interact with others. They acquire and use key terms, and discover ways to safely navigate the social Web. Students list the pros and cons of using social media in an educational context. They form a stance and write a persuasive article; supporting their arguements with logical reasoning and relevant evidence from credible sources.
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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Web 2.0 Terminology
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn that Web 2.0 allows people to interact with others. They acquire and use key terms, and discover ways to safely navigate the social Web. Students list the pros and cons of using social media in an educational context. They form a stance and write a persuasive article; supporting their arguements with logical reasoning and relevant evidence from credible sources.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Understanding Web 2.0
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn that Web 2.0 allows people to interact with others. They acquire and use key terms, and discover ways to safely navigate the social Web. Students list the pros and cons of using social media in an educational context. They form a stance and write a persuasive article; supporting their arguements with logical reasoning and relevant evidence from credible sources.
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Student Handout - Quiz 1: Safe
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6, 7, 8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the opportunities and challenges that arise from adopting social networking into their everyday lives. They practice making SMART choices, and use what they have learned to create personal guidelines for responsible technology use. Smart is an acronym for safe, mindful, appropriate and resopnsible use of technology. The lesson includes a teacher guide, printable activity pages, and interactive multimedia resources.
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Student Handout 4 - Worksheet: Your Identity and Personal Safety Risks
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how an identity forms online. They compare and contrast online and offline identities, examine how online actions and interactions form an online identity, and determine the safety and security issues that result form revealing degrees of identifying information online.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Protecting Your Blog
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the promises and perils of blogging and identify the types of information to avoid when publishing written work online. They then produce a blog on a topic of interest.
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Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: The Promise and Perils of Blogging
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students examine the promises and perils of blogging and identify the types of information to avoid when publishing written work online. They then produce a blog on a topic of interest.
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Student Handout - Reference Page 1: My Web Page - All About Trina Scleen
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5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary (3-5), Intermediate (6-8)
Students decide on the types of information to either include or refrain from posting on a social networking profile or personal web page. They examine a mock-up of a website that reveals personal information, identify the types of information on the site, and conclude the safety risks. Students apply safety tips when designing their own personal web pages or social networking profiles.

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