Let’s explore how teachers are exposing students to information literacy and digital citizenship in the 21st Century. To participate in this discussion forum, select one of the videos/podcasts and answer the guiding questions.
These discussion forums include student choice of topic, however, after the five (5) people have uploaded initial posts within a threaded discussion topic, students may no longer choose that topic. Choosing to upload an initial post after 5 people have already done so will result in a loss of points for the initial post. This limit on the number of initial posts within threaded discussions is intended to better distribute initial posts across discussion forum topics. Your initial post can be answered in Q& A format. Make sure to label your discussion by topic title.
After you write your initial post, read through your classmates’ postings under the other 5 topics and respond to one of your peer’s posts. You should discuss what you learned from their post and ask them one question related to the topic.
You have until 2/12/2023 to upload your initial post and until 2/13/2023 to reply to one of your classmates' posts.
Note: Your initial post must be 250 words, with a 150-word reply posted to a fellow student in paragraph form. I am not looking for a Master’s thesis, only that you understood the topic well enough to be able to respond to a classmate clearly and accurately. Your questions, responses, and reflections will become beneficial as you progress through this course.
Videos/Podcasts
Topic 1:Exploring the Concept of Online PrivacyLinks to an external site.
Guiding Questions:
How does the opening research scenario help students connect to the idea of privacy online?
Why is it important to discuss new vocabulary in the context of the subject prior to reading the informational text?
What does Dr. Johnson do to provide structure and purpose for students' reading?
Topic 2: Follow the Digital TrailLinks to an external site.
Guiding Questions:
How could you modify this lesson for different grade levels?
What do students learn about the information they put online?
What would you define as safe and unsafe?
Topic 3: The Good and Bad of Using Different Online PersonasLinks to an external site.
Guiding Questions:
How does the use of post-it notes and a scale (of harmless to harmful) help Mr. Van Dyck quickly assess different opinions?
What strategies does Mr. Van Dyck use to encourage appropriate debate?
In what ways do you see students reconsider or re-evaluate their opinions?
Topic 4: Understanding the Impact of Digital FootprintsLinks to an external site.
Guiding Questions:
How does Mr. Van Dyck model the idea of digital footprints with a personal example?
In what ways does the challenging nature of the task (and the choice of hosts) increase student engagement?
What types of evidence do students provide to justify their choice of hosts?
Topic 5: Teaching Digital Citizenship: Digital Drama UnpluggedLinks to an external site.
Guiding Questions:
How can you de-escalate digital drama so it doesn't go too far?
Topic 6: Understanding "Fair Use" in a Digital WorldLinks to an external site.
Guiding Questions:
How does the opening discussion about fair use prepare students for examining the videos?
How are students encouraged to defend their choices and provide evidence for their conclusions?
Why is the fair use of material an important distinction for students to understand?