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Week 8: Empowerment-What to do when things go wrong

This challenge highlights how Smart Learners are empowered to know what to do when things go wrong. In this challenge we will look at what you can do if you receive communication you do not like, or that makes you feel uncomfortable. 

Week 7: Media Bias

Being smart with media is all about understanding what media is and who creates it. Media bias is something that can be seen in all forms of media as it is created by people for people. For this challenge, you will need to get your critical eye out and see if you can find out the reasons why people make media and what it is they want you to do! Good luck!

Week 6: Fake News

Today, we’re learning about fake news, which is when a story seems real but is actually made up. Fake news can appear anywhere, like on social media or news sites, and it’s often hard to tell what’s true. Knowing how to spot fake news helps us avoid being tricked by these stories. Today, you’ll become fake news detectives, looking at examples in groups to find clues that show each story isn’t real. Afterwards, you’ll create your own fake news article to test your classmates’ detective skills! 

Week 5: Creating Images

Creating our own images is a great way to ensure we have the right to use them. There is no need to attribute the image.  Kleki is a drawing tool that starts with a blank canvas and has a range of brush types and drawing media. Try adding a layer with a gradient as a background. 

Week 4: Ownership and Copyright

This challenge explores the difference between copyright and public domain media, covering formats like stories, images, and videos. Students will apply their learning by creating a collage using public-domain images from accessible sites. 

Week 3: Attributing Images

Smart Learners create and share original photos and images whenever they can. Sometimes, if we want a specific image, it is helpful to be able to search and reuse images we find online. This challenge demonstrates how to search for and attribute images created by other people.

Week 2: What is Media?

This challenge introduces Smart Media and answers the question “What is Media?”. Learn what tmedia is, the different types (forms) of media around us and three main purposes of media. Understanding media helps us be smart learners and critically examine information online! 

Week 1: Smart Media