Students will learn how to create a blog using the word processing app and media found online. Students will learn about the copyright act and understand the importance of having a licence in place when using certain media from online.
Copyright
Plagiarism
Creative Commons License
Credibility
Trustworthiness
Audience
Referencing
Communications Manager, Social Media & Communications Coordinator, Communications & Engagement Officer, Media Literacy Consultant, Content and Communications Officer, Media Relations Manager
Teaching kids to be smart on social media: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/social-media-smarts.html
Impact of media use on children and youth: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792691/
Use the internet safely and responsibly. Understand what is appropriate and what is not and learn understand what is deemed to be trustworthy online.
Students will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of social media and discuss what is freedom of expression and censorship.
Blogs provide an equal platform for all individuals to express their opinions or share their lives and ideas.
Students will gain the knowledge and skills to use media as a platform to share their view points in a courteous manner. Will learn to respect different viewpoints and understand the importance of licensing.
Media: Graphic Design
