Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

citizenship concepts through guided activities and classroom discussions. See Digital Literacy - Digital Citizenship Scope and Sequence for outline of 6th vs. 8th grade lessons. 8th Grade: Extend learning by analyzing complex digital citizenship scenarios, evaluating multiple perspectives, and independently developing evidence-based solutions to authentic digital challenges. See Digital Literacy - Digital Citizenship Scope and Sequence for outline of 6th vs. 8th grade lessons.

Resources/ Suggested Lesson(s) ●​ Digital Literacy - Digital Citizenship Scope and Sequence, with resources linked from

CommonSense education, and suggested lessons ●​ Internet Reading - Benefits and Dangers (Activity) ●​ The Usual Suspects (Slides) ●​ AI and Algorithms, How Do They Relate? (Lesson Sample) ●​ Media Smarts- Cybersecurity Lesson ●​ PBS Digital Wellness Lesson

Additional resources may be located in the Digital Literacy 26-27 Shared Resource Folder

Recommended Equipment Required Equipment Function: ●​ Computer or Chromebook - Access to online ●​ Headphones Equipment Options: ●​ Student Chromebooks, desktop monitors, etc. ●​ Green Screen^ ●​ iPad^

^ Available for district check-out at: www.canyonsdistrict.org/dtl/equipmentcheckout/

Skills and Scaffolds Skills:

Scaffolded Learning: ●​ Develop foundational knowledge by exploring the five competencies of digital citizenship through authentic scenarios, discussion, and guided inquiry. ●​ Deepen understanding by evaluating

●​ Analyze digital environments to make safe, ethical, responsible, and informed decisions while participating in online communities. ●​ Evaluate online information, digital communication, and technology use by