Learning Guide

Module Name: Module V: Research and Information Literacy Course Name: Exploring Computers: Grades 6-8 Learning Goals/Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: Identify a variety of search strategies. Evaluate the quality, credibility and validity of websites. Create correct citations. Compare and Contrast the differences of fair use and copyright. Learning Resources Required Resources Cite Machine Henrys Story - Video Venn diagram template Website for Review-Discovery, History Channel Additional Resources Kathy Shrock The five Ws of Website Evaluation 7 tips for using Google Purdue Online Writing Lab Source for correct citation examples Learning Activities Activities for This Lesson Search Strategy Scavenger Hunt Use Cite Machine Quiz Venn Diagram Self-Assessment Check your understanding Can you identify or name 3 search strategies? Can you explain how to determine if the information on a website is credible and valid? Can you correctly cite a research source? Can you explain the similarities and differences of copyright and fair use? Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments Search Scavenger Hunt Quiz Venn Diagram

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Module Name: Module VI: Digital Citizenship Learning Goals/Outcomes

Course Name: Exploring Computers: Grade 6-8 Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Explain Digital Citizenship. Identify safe online behaviors with peers, family and the world. Compare and Contrast in person bullying and cyberbulling. Plan a collaborative digital media project on Cyberbulling/Digital Citizenship. Design, Create, Edit a collaborative media project on Cybebulling/Digital Citizenship. Evaluate a digital media project.

Learning Resources Required Resources Be A Digital Citizen You tube video Edmodo Venn Diagram Storyboard Template Video Editing Software Rubric

Additional Resources Teen Online Activity Infographic Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship Learning Activities Activities for This Lesson
Post discussion response to class wiki-Edmodo Class Discussion Complete Storyboard template Create/Edit Video - on cyberbulling/digital citizenship Teacher/Peer Review

Discussion Questions

Explain what it means to be a digital citizen. What would you need to do to be a digital citizen? Describe how digital media has impacted your life? Provide examples of positive and negative impact.

Self-Assessment Check your understanding Can you explain digital citizenship the ethical and responsible use of technology? Can you identify strategies for safe online us? Can you tell the difference between personal and cyberbulling? Can you discuss the impact digital media has on your life? Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments Discussion Venn Diagram Storyboard Video Peer Review/Rubric