ALEX Resources

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

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

[DLIT] (6) 22 :

16) Communicate and/or publish collaboratively to inform others from a variety of backgrounds and cultures about issues and problems.

[DLIT] (7) 1 :

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

[DLIT] (7) 20 :

14) Discuss current events related to emerging technologies in computing and the effects such events have on individuals and the global society.

[DLIT] (8) 1 :

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

[DLIT] (8) 20 :

14) Analyze current events related to computing and their effects on education, the workplace, individuals, communities, and global society.

[DLIT] (9-12) 1 :

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

[DLIT] (9-12) 17 :

11) Model and demonstrate behaviors that are safe, legal, and ethical while living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world.

a. Recognize user tracking methods and hazards.

Examples: Cookies, WiFi packet sniffing.

b. Understand how to apply techniques to mitigate effects of user tracking methods.

c. Understand the ramifications of end-user license agreements and terms of service associated with granting rights to personal data and media to other entities.

d. Explain the relationship between online privacy and personal security.

Examples: Convenience and accessibility, data mining, digital marketing, online wallets, theft of personal information.

e. Identify physical, legal, and ethical consequences of inappropriate digital behaviors.

Examples: Cyberbullying/harassment, inappropriate sexual communications.

f. Explain strategies to lessen the impact of negative digital behaviors and assess when to apply them.

[HE] (6) 1 :

6.1.1) Describe the interrelationship between social and emotional health in adolescence.

a. . Identify how positive relationships can enhance each dimension of health.

b. Explain how stress can affect personal health.

[HE] (7) 1 :

7.1.1) Summarize the interrelationship of emotional, social, and physical health.

a. Determine how peers may affect the six dimensions of health.

b. Illustrate how changing family dynamics can affect health.

Examples: divorce, relocating, death

[HE] (8) 1 :

8.1.1) Explain how emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, mental, and social health affect each other.

a. Determine how social influences can affect physical health.

b. Describe how risky health behaviors affect the emotional, physical, and social health of adolescents.

[HE] (8) 8 :

8.2.3) Analyze the influences of technology on personal and family health.

Examples: screen time, video game addictions, activity trackers, diabetes monitor, heart monitor, fitness assessment tools

[HE] HED (9-12) 2 :

HE.1.2) Describe the interrelationships of emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, and environmental health.

a. Identify symptoms and methods of treatment of mental health disorders, including depression, and stress.

b. Identify warning signs and prevention strategies for suicide.

[HE] HED (9-12) 9 :

HE.2.2) Describe the pros and cons of the use of technology as it affects personal, family, and community health.

Examples: positive and negative influences on self-esteem, addiction to technology, personal interactions and relationships

[HUM] ED07 (9-12) 2 :

2 ) Analyze cultural influences on health behaviors, including social norms, laws and regulations, family traditions, and stereotypes that impact the health and wellness of individuals and families.

Examples: knowledge, attitude, and beliefs related to family eating habits; Alabama's graduated driver license to promote safe driving

[HUM] ED07 (9-12) 4 :

4 ) Evaluate positive and negative impacts of technology on health.

Examples: positive—improved diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and disorders

-  negative—decreased level of health-enhancing physical activity, inflationary expense of health care services

[HUM] ED07 (9-12) 9 :

9 ) Analyze the relationship of dimensions of health and wellness, including emotional, intellectual, physical, social, environmental, and spiritual factors that impact the health and wellness of individuals and families.

•  Applying decision-making strategies to achieve and improve personal health goals

Example: participating regularly in physical activity, avoiding sexual risk-taking, preventing abuse, practicing water safety, operating motor vehicles safely

[HUM] ED08 (9-12) 18 :

18 ) Assess ways technology impacts individuals and families throughout the life cycle.

Students will identify their current daily usage of digital devices through a personal log or estimation. Then, students will read an article and watch the corresponding video which describes a recent report that found the average American spends more than 12 hours a day on a digital device, not including time spent on school work. Students will discuss their opinions with a classmate. The teacher will lead students in a discussion regarding the impact of this digital consumption. Finally, students will brainstorm and discuss other activities they could do in a day if they spent less time on their devices.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SC2015] ES6 (6) 2 :

2 ) Construct models and use simulations (e.g., diagrams of the relationship between Earth and man-made satellites, rocket launch, International Space Station, elliptical orbits, black holes, life cycles of stars, orbital periods of objects within the solar system, astronomical units and light years) to explain the role of gravity in affecting the motions of celestial bodies bodies (e.g., planets, moons, comets, asteroids, meteors) within galaxies and the solar system.

[DLIT] (6) 22 :

16) Communicate and/or publish collaboratively to inform others from a variety of backgrounds and cultures about issues and problems.

This is a lesson plan from Google for Education, Applied Digital Skills. During this lesson, students collaborate to create a presentation about the Space Shuttle Discovery.  As they complete the lesson, students will build a slide presentation using a starter project, tell a story using information about the Space Shuttle Discovery from Google Arts & Culture, and explore content in Google Arts & Culture to find information. Students will be able to answer the following essential question: What is significant historically, scientifically, and culturally about the Space Shuttle Discovery?

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (6) 5 :

R5) Locate and curate information from digital sources to answer research questions.

[DLIT] (6) 22 :

16) Communicate and/or publish collaboratively to inform others from a variety of backgrounds and cultures about issues and problems.

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19) Track data change from a variety of sources.

Example: Use editing or versioning tools to track changes to data.

[DLIT] (6) 29 :

23) Discuss how digital devices may be used to collect, analyze, and present information.

[DLIT] (6) 36 :

30) Discuss and apply the components of the problem-solving process.

Example: Students will devise a plan to alleviate traffic congestion around the school during drop-off and pick-up.

[DLIT] (7) 5 :

R5) Locate and curate information from digital sources to answer research questions.

[DLIT] (7) 29 :

23) Demonstrate the use of a variety of digital devices individually and collaboratively to collect, analyze, and present information for content-related problems.

[DLIT] (7) 33 :

27) Identify data needed to create a model or simulation of a given event.

Examples: When creating a random name generator, the program needs access to a list of possible names.

[DLIT] (8) 5 :

R5) Locate and curate information from digital sources to answer research questions.

[DLIT] (8) 23 :

17) Communicate and publish individually or collaboratively to persuade peers, experts, or community about issues and problems.

As part of this activity, you will be learning how to create visual organizers and how to create and use QR codes in learning.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this Thing you will:

1. Know how to set a personal learning goal and reflect on my progress [Empowered Learner]

2. Be able to organize and manage information [Knowledge Constructor]

3. Understand how to use a scientific design process to collect and analyze information [Innovative Designer]

4. Be able to express myself and share my ideas and work digitally [Creative Communicator]

5. Be able to collaborate with a group to create an original design [Creative Communicator, Innovative Designer]

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (5) 26 :

20) Collaborate locally and globally using online digital tools under teacher supervision.

[DLIT] (6) 22 :

16) Communicate and/or publish collaboratively to inform others from a variety of backgrounds and cultures about issues and problems.

[DLIT] (8) 23 :

17) Communicate and publish individually or collaboratively to persuade peers, experts, or community about issues and problems.

Life is sweet! It is especially sweet when you have all of the tools right at your fingertips to complete a project thus making you more productive!

Imagine using a program at school for typing a paper; however, at home, you do not have the software. Panic sets in! How are you possibly going to finish your assignment in the time your teacher has given without having the same software at home? Well, with a productivity suite that is FREE and online (such as Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive), you can get your work done in the comfort of your own home, PLUS you can collaborate on work, online, and with others! 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
When you have completed this activity you will:

- understand how to use a word processing application [Empowered Learner]
 
- know how to use advanced word processing features  [Creative Communicator]
 
- know how to share documents with others [Digital Citizen]
 
- know how to collaborate with others [Global Collaborator]

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

R6) Produce, review, and revise authentic artifacts that include multimedia using appropriate digital tools.

[DLIT] (6) 22 :

16) Communicate and/or publish collaboratively to inform others from a variety of backgrounds and cultures about issues and problems.

[DLIT] (7) 6 :

R6) Produce, review, and revise authentic artifacts that include multimedia using appropriate digital tools.

[DLIT] (7) 22 :

16) Construct content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.

Examples: Design a multi-media children's e-book with an appropriate readability level.

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17) Publish content to be available for external feedback.

[DLIT] (8) 6 :

R6) Produce, review, and revise authentic artifacts that include multimedia using appropriate digital tools.

[DLIT] (8) 22 :

16) Present content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.

Example: Create and share a help video for a senior's center that provides tips for online safety.

[DLIT] (8) 23 :

17) Communicate and publish individually or collaboratively to persuade peers, experts, or community about issues and problems.

Tired of writing all the time? Would you like to express yourself through a presentation instead? During these Quests, you are going to learn how to present your ideas creatively through Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint. If you would like to try Prezi as an option use the Gold Quests. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this activity you will:

1. know how to use online presentation tools [Empowered Learner]

2. understand the features and attributes of effective presentations [Creative Communicator]

3. know how to use a variety of media to create and collaborate on an effective presentation [Global Collaborator]​

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (6) 22 :

16) Communicate and/or publish collaboratively to inform others from a variety of backgrounds and cultures about issues and problems.

[DLIT] (7) 29 :

23) Demonstrate the use of a variety of digital devices individually and collaboratively to collect, analyze, and present information for content-related problems.

Communication is an art. It involves listening and speaking as well as reading and writing clearly and creatively. Technology provides creative opportunities for expressing yourself digitally.

These Quests provide opportunities to learn about different software applications for creating digital objects or artifacts to communicate your ideas in new and creative ways.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this activity you will:​

1. know how to use different media tools to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively [Creative Communicator]

2. be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of different media tools [Creative Communicator]

3. know how to select an appropriate technology tool to meet different types of communication [Creative Communicator, Knowledge Constructor]

4. understand how to use and remix several different technology tools responsibly to communicate information [Empowered Learner, Creative Communicator]

5. be able to use a design process to plan and create digital artifacts [Innovative Designer]