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In the working guide Journey On: Working Toward Communication and Information Technology Literacy, media-related outcomes are integrated throughout the CIT curriculum.
Computer Systems | |
B1.2 demonstrate proper use of login numbers and names, setup and change passwords, and be aware of implications of multiple logins C1.1 identify technology that is found in everyday life | Lessons |
B1.13 identify computer viruses, how they are transmitted and how anti-virus software is used to protect or clean a computer B1.14 identify spam, popup ads, spyware and other invasive software coding | Educational Games Passport to the Internet: Student tutorial for Internet literacy (Grades 4-8) [licensed resource] Privacy Playground: The First Adventure of the Three CyberPigs |
Social, Ethical and Health | |
E2.4 use electronic communication etiquette E2.7 identify ethical issues involved with Internet content, awareness of inappropriate use of technology | Lessons Introduction to Cyberbullying: Avatars and Identity Educational Games CyberSense and Nonsense: The Second Adventure of the Three CyberPigs Passport to the Internet: Student tutorial for Internet literacy (Grades 4-8) [licensed resource] |
E2.8 demonstrate caution before sending personal information over the Internet | Educational Games Passport to the Internet: Student tutorial for Internet literacy (Grades 4-8) [licensed resource] Privacy Playground: The First Adventure of the Three CyberPigs |
Internet | |
A3.1 demonstrate awareness of the Internet as a source of information A3.2 use various tools (search engines and directories) and strategies necessary to carry out research
| Lessons Introducing the Internet: Exploring the Internet Educational Games Passport to the Internet: Student tutorial for Internet literacy (Grades 4-8) [licensed resource] |
| B3.1 Use the various browser navigation tools | Lessons |
| E3.1 critically evaluate information and its source based on pre-determined criteria | Educational Games CyberSense and Nonsense: The Second Adventure of the Three CyberPigs Passport to the Internet: Student tutorial for Internet literacy (Grades 4-8) [licensed resource] |
Database | |
A9.2 perform searches on a database file using logical and Boolean operators | Educational Games Passport to the Internet: Student tutorial for Internet literacy (Grades 4-8) [licensed resource] |
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