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First Person
High schoolers explore the relationship between video games and actual population. Example: A 2005 study showed Latino youth play at higher rates than other groups, but there are no Latino playable characters. They watch a brief video...
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Challenging Hate Online
Looking at the different ways organizations disseminate their messages using digital media leads to developing a digital anti-hate media campaign. Although some of the resources reflect the Canadian developer, the links provide...
Deliberating in a Democracy
Cyberbullying—Lesson Plan
Learners examine cyberbullying. In this instructional activity on democracy, students discuss the different ways to deal with cyberbullying. They then take a position on the question of whether a democracy should allow schools to take...
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Linking Social Networking to Language Arts
How to tap into students' social networking experiences to enhance learning in the language arts classroom.
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What is a Computer Crime?
An important lesson on cybercrimes is here for you. In it, young computer users learn about how people commit crimes on computers by hacking into accounts, and stealing personal information from people. Some excellent discussion...
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Cyberbullying and the Law
Dealing with the very topical subject of cyberbullying, this lesson plan will surely create some engaged discussion in your classroom. Young learners discuss the laws concerning cyberbullying in Canada, and then respond to a series of...
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Violence on Television
Focus on a specific incident of violence on television in the case of the Canadian Broadcast System showing Silence of the Lambs on public television. Look at the broadcasting codes and a complaint that was filed against the Association....
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Learning Gender Stereotypes
How do media representations influence our attitudes? Examining advertisements through the filter of gender representation forms the basis of this, the second of three lessons that address gender stereotypes. Resources include links,...
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Communicating with Mentors
Nothing says 21st century learning skills like an Internet-based collaborative learning lesson plan focused on using technology to compile and synthesize information. An embedded video shows you what collaborative learning in high school...
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Safety Mode
Teach your YouTube users how to protect themselves from offensive content with a mini lesson plan on Safety Mode. The teacher presents information about Safety Mode, and then demonstrates how it can be turned on and off. Learners try on...
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Introduction to Cyberbullying — Avatars and Identity
Students explore the nature of cyberbullying. In this cyber ethics lesson, students discuss common online and cyber communication courtesies. Students role-play cyber etiquette, read literature regarding bullies, and discuss methods of...
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The Info Gang
Students explore personal safety by participating in an Internet activity. In this internet security lesson plan, students identify the uses of passwords and screen names in order to hide and secure their digital identities. Students...
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Cyberbullying:What is It? What Can We Do About It?
Students examine the prevalence of cyberbullying. In this character education lesson, students read articles about cyberbullying and its implications. Students respond to discussion questions.
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Facebook For Good!
High schoolers use Facebook to create a positive campaign. In this campaign lesson plan, students choose a topic and create a group account on Facebook for their cause. They post a question and write an action plan to meet a goal.
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Making Media for Democratic Citizenship
Pupils analyze global issues. In this video podcasting lesson plan, pupils research Internet and print sources regarding selected global development issues. Pupils plan and create video podcasts that feature their research findings.
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Promoting Ethical Behaviour Online — Our Values and Ethics
Young scholars explore Internet safety practices. In this online privacy lesson, students examine their digital footprints in order to assess their online privacy and ethics.
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Protecting Our Space
Learners share opinions and information about safety issues and concerns on social networking Web sites, and develop public service announcements designed to inform their peers and parents/guardians.
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Hector's World: Heroes
Students observe child safety by viewing an educational video regarding the Internet. In this digital privacy lesson, students view a short film based on a young person who falls victim to bad decisions on the Internet. Students complete...
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Virtual Chat Study Groups
Learners explore studying habits by utilizing technology. In this social networking instructional activity, students utilize a virtual chat program to connect with learners from a nearby school. Students ask and answer study questions...
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Cyber Safety Fair: The Dark Side
Students contribute research projects to a cyber safety fair. In this Internet safety lesson, students assemble information regarding safety on the Internet. Students present safety guidelines as they create PowerPoints or board displays...
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Basic Infosec
Sixth graders identify similarities between home security and computer (or information) security. In this information security lesson, 6th graders create their own secure folders using passwords on the computer to organize their files...
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Computers: Inside & Out- Computer Care & Safety Worksheet
In this computer safety true and false learning exercise, students read 12 statements about computer safety. They decide if each statement is true or false.
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Acronyms Used in E-mails
Students examine some common acronyms used in e-mail and at how to write e-mail.
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Social Networking in Today’s World
Students explore social networking in today's world. In this ESL lesson, students discuss the various methods of social networking then complete a vocabulary assignment and brainstorming activity to reinforce the topic.