My journal by Lojane Alwadi

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-05-01 11:50:31 UTC

Module 1 - session 1 assignment

KWL

What I know

What I want to know

My new vocabulary

What I know

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-05-01 12:02:31 UTC

I know that digital literacy means being able to use technology like computers, phone, and the Internet and a smart and Safeway. I know how to search for information online use email and communicate on apps like instagram and social media. I also understand that it is important, not to share personal information and to be respectful when talking to others online.

What I want to know

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-05-01 12:04:54 UTC

I want to learn how to stay even safer online. how to spot fake news or scams and how to protect my account with strong password. I also want to learn how to use digital tools for school projects like making PowerPoint using Google Docs or editing videos. It would be cool to understand how websites work and maybe a little bit of Coding too.

My new vocabulary

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-05-01 12:08:58 UTC

Digital: related to computers or technology.

Literacy: the ability to read, write, or to understand something.

Internet: a global network that connects computers and lets people share things.

Cyber bullying: being mean or bullying others using the Internet.

Scam: a trick to steal information or money online.

Password: a secret word or codes used to protect online account.

Fake news: information that is false or made up to mislead people.

Data: information store, or used by a computer.

Strong passwords and how to protect them

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-06-21 09:15:16 UTC

A strong password is one that is long, unique, and difficult to guess. It should include a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters, and avoid using personal information or common words. To protect your passwords, use a reliable password manager, enable two-factor authentication when available, and never share your passwords with others. Regularly updating your passwords and avoiding reuse across multiple sites also helps keep your accounts secure.

How to know if a pictures is real or fake

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-06-21 09:16:41 UTC

To determine if a picture is real or fake

1. ai-generated images may have odd details—look for mismatched earrings, unnatural hands, warped backgrounds, or inconsistent lighting and shadows.

2. Upload the image to tools like Google Images or TinEye to see if it appears elsewhere online. A real photo often has a history or source.

Sites like Microsoft's PhotoDNA can help detect AI-generated or manipulated images.
Ai platforms may embed hidden indicators, or images might lack the natural imperfections of real photography.

Extremist group

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-06-21 09:25:09 UTC

A extremist group is an organization that holds radical views and often uses violence to achieve its goals. These groups usually reject democratic principles and promote things that are far from mainstream society. Extremist groups can be political, religious, or social, and they often threaten peace and security in their communities

What I want to learn about Extremist group

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-06-21 09:27:04 UTC

What makes a group "extremist"?

Political, religious, or ideological extremist groups.

Why do they exist? What do they believe in?

How do they try to achieve their goals?

How do they affect society, peace, and security?

How do governments and communities respond to them?

What I know about climate change

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-06-21 09:28:06 UTC

Climate change is the long-term change in the Earth’s temperature and weather patterns. I know that it is mostly caused by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. This leads to more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, which trap heat and make the Earth warmer. I also know that climate change causes problems like rising sea levels, stronger storms, droughts, and harm to animals and nature.

What I want to learn

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-06-21 09:28:49 UTC

I want to learn more about the causes of climate change and how it affects different parts of the world. I also want to understand what people and governments can do to stop it or reduce its effects. I'm curious about how it harms animals, the oceans, and the weather. I’d like to know what we can do as individuals to help protect the planet.

What I learned about climate change

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-06-21 09:29:25 UTC

I learned that climate change is mainly caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels, which release greenhouse gases. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere and cause global warming. I also learned that climate change leads to rising sea levels, melting ice, stronger storms, and droughts. It affects people, animals, and the environment in many ways.

New vocabulary in climate change

lojanealwadi72 — 2025-06-21 09:30:47 UTC

Greenhouse gases

Global warming

Carbon footprint

Fossil fuels

Renewable Energy

Climate crisis

Deforestation

Sustainability

Ecosystem