Course Details
Digital Citizenship (Grade 6-8)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Miscellaneous
- State Course Code
- 11151
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 90
In today's technology-driven world, we use digital tools to communicate, find entertainment, and complete schoolwork. This course explores what it means to be a responsible digital citizen, aiming to expand students' digital literacy and prepare them for successful online learning. Students will learn effective methods to find, create, and share information, maximize the use of information and communication technologies, and delve into digital content creation, including emails, blogs, social media, videos, and podcasts.
Learning Goals
Students will:
- Understand the principles of digital citizenship and recognize the impact of one's digital footprint.
- Develop strategies for online safety and identify potential digital threats.
- Enhance skills in digital content creation across various platforms.
- mprove digital literacy to effectively find, evaluate, and share information.
- Cultivate responsible and ethical behavior in online interactions.
Choose Curriculum
Digital Citizenship
We use technology to communicate with friends and family, find never-ending entertainment options and do our schoolwork. Discover what it means to be a responsible digital citizen, expand your digital literacy, and become a successful online student. Consider the best ways to find, create, and share information, learn to maximize information and communication technologies, and explore digital content creation, from emails and blogs to social media, videos, and podcasts.
Online
Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning in a Digital World: Digital Citizenship | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Describe what it means to be a digital citizen
Discover areas where you leave a digital footprint
Discuss the importance of independence in online learning
Explain how to approach an online course
Explain how to use the internet safely
Describe ways to spot a possible online threat
Evaluate your online identity
Identify ways to improve your online presence
Discuss different tools that enable online communication and collaboration
Explain how to set up a successful video call
Discuss how to effectively communicate with teachers and peers online
Describe proper online etiquette
Define digital literacy
Describe the different steps of the research process
Navigate through each step of the research process
Discover how to find credible information online
Find and create a designated study space that will help you to create better study habits
Discuss how to get organized and manage your time wisely
Discover how to take better notes, as well as online tools which will help improve your notetaking
Describe different ways to prepare for tests and quizzes
Describe what the copyright law entails
Explain how you can apply fair use to the information you want to use
Describe the different types of Creative Commons licenses that are available
Define remixing and explore copyright issues related to remixing content
Define study agency and take control in where, when, what, and how you learn
Describe ways to connect with what you are learning
Discover different learning styles that can guide you to how you learn best
Identify your own learning style
Describe how to improve on everyday life tasks to keep you in tip-top study shape
Explain the importance of proper study breaks
Discover ways to stay motivated throughout an online course
Describe how the skills in this course can apply throughout your life