Digital Passport - Grades 3 -5

Each module is aligned to both Common Core and the National Education for Technology Standards for Students (ISTE's NETS). Consists of 6 levels:

• In Password Protect
  • Students learn how to create safe and secure passwords when logging into Digital Passport and for all other accounts they create. Students will:
    • Learn what components make a password secure.
    • Identify ways they can create a memorable but secure password.
    • Create a secure password.
• In Twalkers
  • Students learn why it's important to avoid multitasking with a cell phone. They consider the benefits of focusing on one task at a time.
    • Students reflect on what it's like to multitask on a cellphone and consider the benefits of focusing on one task at a time. Students will:
      • Learn that cellphones are powerful, convenient tools for communication.
      • Experience a simulation on cellphone multitasking and distraction.
      • Reflect on the benefits of focusing on one task at a time.
• In Share Jumper
  • Students evaluate examples of online messages. They decide what information is appropriate to share and when. Students are also reminded that nothing is truly "private" or "erasable" online.
    • Students evaluate examples of online messages and decide what information is appropriate to share, and when. Students will:
      • Reflect on the benefits of sharing online, while acknowledging that information can spread fast and far.
      • Classify information that should be kept private online.
      • Predict the effect an online post or message might have on someone's reputation.
• In E-volve
  • Students make choices about what to do if they or their friends are cyberbullied. They are encouraged to "evolve" into an “Upstander” – someone who takes action to stop cyberbullying, rather than standing by.
    • Students respond to cyberbullying scenarios and are prompted to make choices to evolve into an upstander. Students will:
      • Compare different forms of cyberbullying and the roles of those involved.
      • Interpret scenarios that illustrate the importance of empathizing with targets of cyberbullying.
      • Identify ways to be an upstander when cyberbullying occurs.
• In Search Shark
  • Students learn how to choose effective keywords for searching online. They practice selecting keywords that are most relevant to a search prompt. Along the way, they discover tips for narrowing their search results. Students will:
    • Learn how keywords can help them find information online.
    • Evaluate keywords for their relevance and helpfulness.
    • Practice identifying the most effective keywords for different search scenarios.
  • In Mix-n-Mash
    • Students remix media content to create a new creative piece. Along the way, they give proper credit to the artists whose images and sound clips they use. Students will:
      • Learn about copyright, credit, and plagiarism and apply their knowledge to their own creative work.
      • Reflect on the ethical importance of giving credit to others for their work.
      • Determine how to receive credit for their digital creations.

Digital Bytes - 6-12

Teaches teens digital citizenship through student-directed, media-rich activities that tackle real-world dilemmas. Teens learn from the experiences of their peers

then create collaborative projects that voice their ideas for making smart, safe choices online.

• Works best with collaborative groups, but individuals can complete it, too.
• Currently eight Bytes cover a variety of digital citizenship topics, such as "Internet Hoaxes," "Copy-Paste Culture," and "Online Entrepreneurship."
• Each Byte is designed to take about 2 hours to complete.
• Each Byte includes suggestions for additional tools teens might want to use, such as a video camera and presentation and creation software. Many of the suggested tools are commonly available or free to download.