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According to the OSAPAC website, as effective digital citizens, students will: use effective search strategies, use credible online resources, evaluate/critically think about choosing valid/reliable sources of information to form their opinions and apply an inquiry model to gather, use and evaluate information.

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Fakeout Game
https://newsliteracy.ca/fakeOut/

I have shared this resource before, but it fits perfectly within this topic. This game challenges students to learn the skills of verification to sort out factual social media headlines from fictional social media headlines.

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Idea to Connect Digital Citizenship to Global Citizenship

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Having students understand the difference between fake vs real news is very important on a global level (e.g. fake news has influenced elections, global policies and opinions).

Have students compare and contrast a fake vs real news story using the News Literacy Project resource: 10 Questions for Fake News Detection.

Have students display their findings on a digital slideshow or poster, have students view other projects and see what news story they believe is fake vs real using their knowledge and resources.

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According to the OSAPAC website, as effective digital citizens, students will: respect the intellectual property of others, use digital resources responsibly and according to the terms of use, utilizes appropriate licensing options for personal creations and understands the consequences for unauthorized distribution.

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Common Sense Media Video:

Copyright and Fair Use

This clear and straightforward video outlines guidelines for students to follow when giving credit to resources that they find and use online.

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As a Think- Pair-Share, have students consider how they would feel if someone were to steal their own creative work and call it their own?

Discuss that respect and responsibility for digital property is an important aspect of global digital citizenship.

As part of the planning process for student podcast inquiry projects, introduce students to resources like Creative Commons so that they can explore music and other resources to add to their podcast that have flexible copyright licenses.

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According the OSAPAC website, as effective digital citizens, students will: communicate appropriately to their audience, contribute positively in all online communities, identify and respond appropriately to online issues and create a positive digital footprint.

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Media Smarts Tip Sheet:

Building your Brand: Establishing a Positive Presence Online

A clearly written guide for intermediate/senior students that outlines how students can create a positive digital footprint and image.

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Often students are educated about the drawbacks or the negative side of the internet. As a inquiry- based project, have students create something that promotes a positive digital footprint that they would be proud to be associated with if someone Googled their name. For example, they might want to create an Instagram page featuring their photography OR a Google site that promotes a local environmental or social justice issue that means something to them OR create a welcome video for new students to their school.

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According to the OSAPAC website, as effective digital citizens, students will: implement precautions for online security, protect their privacy and the privacy of others, balance offline/online activities and use devices with attention to their mental/physical health.

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Wellcast Video:

Disconnecting from Technology

Clearly written and entertaining video on the reasons why/how to take a break from technology to benefit your health.

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Challenge students to participate in the Virtual Kids Run to help develop active and healthy lifestyles.

Students can collect medals and connect with other youth around the world. This program does cost money so educators may want to set up their own virtual walking/running/hiking club with incentives and opportunities to blog or reflect in a journal how they they feel during the process.