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Today, we live in a world overflowing with digital media and technology. All of us -- adults and kids -- have constant access to real-time information from around the globe. But do the benefits of being ever-connected also come with risks? It's an important question to ask -- especially for our kids. These lessons give students the space to reflect on their own media use. Plus, they'll get the tools they need to think critically about how digital media affects our communities and society overall.
Today, we live in a world overflowing with digital media and technology. All of us -- adults and kids -- have constant access to real-time information from around the globe. But do the benefits of being ever-connected also come with risks? It's an important question to ask -- especially for our kids. These lessons give students the space to reflect on their own media use. Plus, they'll get the tools they need to think critically about how digital media affects our communities and society overall.
Click the links to the left to get to the lessons for each 6 weeks. These lessons can be taught by the lab manager, the classroom teacher, or whomever the principal designates.
Click the links to the left to get to the lessons for each 6 weeks. These lessons can be taught by the lab manager, the classroom teacher, or whomever the principal designates.
Click the above image to view the Building Digital Literacy document from the Louisiana Department of Education.
Technology Skills Covered
Technology Skills Covered
*Identify and explain the strategies for the safe and efficient use of computers (e.g., password)
*Identify cyber-bullying and describe strategies to deal with such a situation
*Recognize and describe the potential risks and dangers associated with various forms of online communications
*Explain the possible risks associated with the use of networked digital environments (e.g. Internet, mobile phones) and sharing personal information
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