Producing Digital Citizens in Middle School Classrooms by https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv Digital Literacy & Online Safety en-us 2018-07-13 17:22:34 UTC 2023-05-21 05:53:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png Begin here.... mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270164296 The concept of literacy has been around for centuries with the definition continuously changing.  Literacy is commonly referred to as one's ability to read and write but as the world has become more digitally evolved, the definition of literacy has evolved as well.  Literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use media presented through digital devices in a variety of formats in order to communicate, manipulate, locate, exchange, evaluate, and apply new knowledge and information in a technologically advanced world (Digital Literacy and Media, 2016). Literacy of this type is known as digital literacy.    ]]> 2018-07-13 18:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270164296 mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270450006 Watch the digital literacy video below to learn a little more about digital literacy and why it matters.]]> 2018-07-17 21:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270450006 Developing your digital literacy skills. mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270456903 The digitized world is evolving with new technologies being created and more information being digitized.   The resources below focus on developing your digital skills. Read over these articles and identify one way that you can improve your digital literacy skills?

How to Develop Your Digital Literacy Skills?
5 Ways to Develop Your Digital Literacy Skills

]]> 2018-07-17 23:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270456903 Information at your fingertips. mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270456924 Being digital literate makes vast quantities of information available with the click of a button. Being able to distinguish between valid and invalid sources is key to navigating the digital world safely. ]]> 2018-07-17 23:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270456924 Are you digitally literate? mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270458211 What are some ways that digital literacies are used today?

Is it important to be digitally literate in today's society? Why or why not?

Post your response/comments below.]]> 2018-07-18 00:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270458211 Transitioning from written to digital literacy. mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270461894 I found the figure below in the article, "From Written to Digital: The New Literacy". This article discusses written versus digital literacy. Read over this article. ]]> 2018-07-18 00:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270461894 Navigating the digital world safely as a student or parent. mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270517102 The digital world provides an overwhelming amount of valid appropriate information but it also has some negative aspects.  In addition to being able to identify valid sources, it is also important to become a good digital citizen. You can do so by learning how to navigate and utilize technology correctly. This means understanding internet safety, privacy and security, how to communicate and conduct relationships online, cyberbullying, digital footprints, and copyright. in the digital world and understanding how . We will look at some ways to use the internet safely. ]]> 2018-07-18 12:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270517102 Validity of a Source mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270517161 As students, there will be opportunities when you will have to conduct research and provide textual evidence. In doing so it will be very important to support your research with textual evidence from valid sources. There are many sources available whether digital or textual but not all sources are current, relevant, written by experts on the topic, provide accurate information, or provide the type of information you are looking for. Watch the video to for more information.


]]> 2018-07-18 12:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270517161 Why it is important to have a valid source? mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270703322 2018-07-20 12:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270703322 mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270705952 Criteria to consider when evaluating your resources.]]> 2018-07-20 13:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270705952 Online Website Evaluator mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270706164 You can Easybib Website Evaluator tool  to help you answer the criteria questions?]]> 2018-07-20 13:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270706164 Website Evaluation Activity mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270706291 Select a science topic that you may consider researching for your science fair project. Identify  two sources for your chosen topic and evaluate those sources. Please consider the type of source you are using as websites has various domain types. What part of the evaluation method did you find most difficult and why? Post your response and reply to two classmates.]]> 2018-07-20 13:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270706291 mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270706677 2018-07-20 13:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270706677 Domain Extensioins mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270706872 2018-07-20 14:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270706872 mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270711506 2018-07-20 15:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270711506 Tips for Adults mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270711549 Learn the basics of Internet safety
  • Keep the computer in a high-traffic area of your home.
  • Establish limits for which online sites children may visit and for how long.
  • Remember that Internet technology can be mobile, so make sure to monitor cell phones, gaming devices, and  laptops.
  • Surf the Internet with your children and let them show you what they like to do online.
  • Know who is connecting with your children online and set rules for social networking, instant messaging, e-mailing, online gaming, and using webcams.
  • Continually dialogue with your children about online safety.

]]> 2018-07-20 15:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270711549 mdozier28 https://padlet.com/mdozier28/oxmvn85jwcuv/wish/270711595 Start a discussion with your child
·  What are your favorite things to do online?
·  What is personal information? Why should you keep it private?
·  What could you do to be safer online?
·  What would you do if anyone online asked to meet you face-to- 
   face?
·  Besides me, who do you feel that you can talk to if you are in a s
scary or uncomfortable situation?
https://www.netsmartz.org/InternetSafety


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http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/internet-safety.html
https://lms-leicester.libguides.com/c.php?g=608551&p=4248095
https://cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/SocialNetworking_tips_parents_2014.pdf
https://www.netsmartz.org
http://classroom.kidshealth.org
https://www.netsmartz.org/InternetSafety
https://www.noodle.com/articles/7-rules-of-digital-media-etiquette-all-kids-should-follow
https://www.noodle.com/articles/6-rules-for-raising-good-citizens-in-the-digital-world 
http://www.unesco.org/education/GMR2006/full/chapt6_eng.pdf
http://www.howtohindi.in/2016/09/list-of-internet-top-level-domains-with.html

www.remind.com

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