ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (6) 3 :

R3) Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

[DLIT] (6) 17 :

11) Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate digital content and the use of that content.

[ELA2021] (6) 11 :

11. Utilize written, visual, digital, and interactive texts to generate and answer literal, interpretive, and applied questions.

This activity, used in conjunction with any research or project in which the students are using the Internet to gather information, will help students become more aware of the importance of evaluating sources. This activity will also aid students in determining whether a source is credible and appropriate for the topic they are researching. 

This activity was created as a result of the DLCS COS Resource Development Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (6) 17 :

11) Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate digital content and the use of that content.

This is a lesson plan from Google Education's Applied Digital Skills. During this lesson, students will research a topic related to technology safety, create a project, and present their findings. As they complete the lesson, students will explore all sides of the topic they choose related to technology, ethics, and security. Students will explain technology's risks and dangers, and consider solutions to keep users safe. They will plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits. Students will publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (6) 1 :

R1) Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

[DLIT] (6) 3 :

R3) Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

[DLIT] (6) 17 :

11) Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate digital content and the use of that content.

[DLIT] (6) 19 :

13) Define personal privacy, digital footprint, and open communication.

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   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (6) 3 :

R3) Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

[DLIT] (6) 17 :

11) Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate digital content and the use of that content.

[DLIT] (7) 3 :

R3) Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

[DLIT] (8) 3 :

R3) Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

Start a conversation about fake news and media literacy with this collection of links to fake, real (but surprising or hard to believe), and problematic (where truth and error or spin combine) news stories. Since bogus stories often disappear from the internet (and sometimes real stories, too), you’ll also find an archived link for each story that will remain usable even if the original link breaks.

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   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (6) 1 :

R1) Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

[DLIT] (6) 2 :

R2) Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.

[DLIT] (6) 17 :

11) Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate digital content and the use of that content.

[DLIT] (7) 1 :

R1) Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

[DLIT] (7) 2 :

R2) Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.

[DLIT] (8) 1 :

R1) Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

[DLIT] (8) 2 :

R2) Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.

Welcome! There are eight main Quests that are separated into two parts for this Basics adventure and three Gold Quests that are included for those wishing additional resources.

Learning Objectives

When you have completed this activity you will:

• be able to navigate the 21 Things 4 Students website (Knowledge Constructor]
• understand basic technology operations [Empowered Learner]
• understand my school's Acceptable Use of Technology Policy [Digital Citizen]
• know how to improve keyboarding skills [Empowered Learner]
• understand basic email etiquette and safety [Digital Citizen]

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (6) 1 :

R1) Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

[DLIT] (6) 17 :

11) Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate digital content and the use of that content.

[DLIT] (6) 19 :

13) Define personal privacy, digital footprint, and open communication.

Games, social media, and other online spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities. But how well do kids actually know the people they're meeting and interacting with? Help students consider whom they're talking to and the types of information they're sharing online.

Students will be able to:

• Analyze how well they know the people they interact with online.
• Reflect on what information is safe to share with different types of online friends.
• Learn to recognize red flag feelings and how to respond to them.

Resources available in both English and Spanish.