Day 33: Create a Blogger account

Access your Blogger account:

Digital Literacy Blog Assignment 

1. Add a profile 
2. Entry #1
3. Entry #2
4. Entry #3

Resources:How to Create a Blog 
Choosing What to Blog

EverFi - Choosing a Computer

Log in to EverFi and finish the Choosing a Computer Module. If you do not finish, it needs to be done for homework.

If you have not registered yet, go to everfi.com/register and enter our class code: f90b1b36

If finished with Choosing a Computer Module, work on:

• Finishing Unit 1 Smore
• Online Identity - Pros and Cons
• Blogging Do's and Don'ts

Intro to EverFi

Log In to EverFi and complete the Introduction Module.

When finished you may begin the Choosing a Computer Module.

If you have not registered yet, go to everfi.com/register and enter our class code: f90b1b36

Day 32: Blogging

Introduction
Blog (shortened from web log) is a term used to describe a web based journal.  A blog can be anything from personal reflections shared online to writings on a particular area of interest.  In most cases readers of a blog have the opportunity to respond to the writers thoughts and comments. Blogs can be a very valuable tool and a unique way to have a voice on the internet but it is important to learn how to use a blog safely and effectively.

Tasks:

1. View and critique different examples of blogs (teacher led discussion)
2. Complete the Dos and Don'ts of Blogging activity
   

Resources:How to Create a Blog 
Choosing What to Blog

Digital Citizenship Work Day

Assignments

• Finish Unit 1 Smore
• Online Identity - Pros and Cons
• Blogging Do's and Don'ts

Day 31: Social Networking

IntroductionSocial networking is a great way to stay in touch with friends, share important events and even find a job, but it is important to learn how to use and enjoy social networking safely.

Tasks:

1. View the Social Networking Presentation
2. Watch this Video
3. Complete the Social Networking Pros and Cons Activity 
4. Complete the Social Networking Disadvantages Activity 

Online Predators

Introduction
Online predators do exist and are a very real threat. They target both boys and girls of all ages and use the anonymity of the Internet to their advantage since they can be whomever they want. Many are master manipulators with skills that can impair any child's sense of awareness. This is known as the grooming process. Predators look for children that are more technically savvy than their parents and that are emotionally vulnerable.

Tasks:

1. Complete the Internet Predator Profile activity
2. Watch the Profile of an Internet Predator video

Online Privacy

Introduction:
Your privacy on the Internet depends on your ability to control both the amount of personal information that you provide and who has access to that information. Think about the information that identity thieves are looking for.  How much of your information is already available online?

Tasks:

1. Google your mom or dad’s name (whoever is the head of household) along with your hometown.  What information did you find?  How difficult was it to uncover? Google yourself, also. What shows up about you?

Day 30: Identity Theft and Phishing

Introduction:
Identity theft is the fasting growing crime and it affects everyone.  What can you do to prevent being a victim of online scams and identity theft?

Tasks:

1. Open the Online Scams: Identity Theft & Phishing - Student Notes.  Make a copy and save it in your Digital Citizenship folder.
   • DIRECTIONS:  Use online resources to help you complete the notes on Online Scams: Identity Theft & Phishing Notes.  You must write your answers in your own words. Please keep track of your sources on the last slide.
2. Complete the Phishing Examples activity

Tasks:

1. Sign up for a PowToon account at www.powtoon.com
2. Think about how you can protect and promote your own positive digital presence.  Create a new PowToon movie and start listing what you’re currently about digital citezenship and what you can do in the future to promote a positive online identity.

Day 27 - Digital Citizenship Intro

Introduction
Before we jump into the unit, take a minute to think about what digital citizenship means and what role you play in being an internet user.

Tasks:

1. Click on the Padlet link,  "What Does Digital Citizenship Mean to You?" and answer the question.
2. In order to promote digital citizenship, one must be aware of both the positive and negative aspects of creating an online identity.  Click on the Online Identity – Pros and Cons link and add your thoughts to the list.
3. Create a Weebly page for out Digital Citizenship unit.

Review for Test

Unit Test Tomorrow
Create a Weebly web page for each module of the How to Be an Online Learner unit.

Day 20 - Project Work Time

Bellwork:

Open your Research Project document.

Agenda:

1. Smore Project Work Time
1. Find at LEAST 3 articles that support your thesis
2. SITE the articles using EasyBib
3. Determine the facts, quote or statistics you plan to use from each article
4. Create your Smore
2. Peer Edit (if time)
3. Rough Draft of Smore

MLA and Copyright Infringement

Copyright InfringementCopyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.  With the Internet making information, images, videos and music so accessible, copyright infringement is a common occurrence.  Just because something is made public by way of the Internet, does not mean that you can use it without giving credit to author, or asking for permission to use their material.  

Tasks:

1. Complete this worksheet as you work through this module.
2. Learn more about copyright, fair-use, public domain and Creative Commons 
3. Complete Internet Research Vocabulary activity

Resources:
http://www.teachingcopyright.org/
http://creativecommons.org/


MLA Format - Writing Papers:
How many times has your teacher asked you to write an essay for homework?  Has she also asked you to follow certain guidelines when formatting your document?  Did she give you standards for margins, font size, etc.?  Your experiences probably vary depending on the teacher or the class.  However, as you continue your education, you'll find that your high school teachers and college professors will expect you to follow guidelines set forth by the Modern Language Association (MLA) called the MLA Style.

Tasks:

1. Complete this worksheet while working in this module.
2. Read more about MLA Format and how it's used in high school in the Academic Reports Notes 
3. Watch the YouTube Clip: Formatting a MLA Report Using Google Docs

Day 19 - Smore Project

Bellwork:

Open the Internet Research Project Page

Agenda:

1. Smore Project Review
• Research Synthesis Chart
2. Smore Project Work Time

Day 17 - Media Center

Bellwork:

Open the Leyden Media Center home page.

Agenda:
Period 1 - Ms. Asmus to our class

Day 16 - Research Project

Bellwork:

open the leyden homepage

Agenda:

1. Welcome librarian Ms. Asmus
• Databases

Day 15 - Topic Selection & Copyright

Bellwork:

Pick up your topic sheet from Mrs. Lakdawala

Agenda:

1. Finish topic selection (with thesis)
• Show Mrs. Lakdawala
2. Copyright Quiz & Vocab
3. Tomorrow: Ms. Asmus from Media Center - be prepared with your research question & thesis.

Day 14 - Topic Selection

Bellwork:

Email teacher your practice thesis.

Agenda:

1. Discussion About Topic Selection
2. Select Topic
• Ideas
3. Intro to SIRS

Selecting a Research Topic
In this unit you will have to conduct your own research.  Once you decide on something to research, how will you find background information on your topic? 

The job of choosing a topic to research is a tough one.  Often times, we choose something that is too broad and we quickly become overwhelmed.  Here are some tips to help make the process easier: 

• brainstorm for ideas 
• make sure the topic is manageable and that material is available
• make a list of key words
• be flexible
• define your topic as a focused research question
• research and read more about your topic
• formulate a thesis statement.

Tasks:

1. Class Brainstorm Session: What issues are important to you?  What would you like to know more about?
2. Review this list to see if anything sounds interesting to you.