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Digital Savvy Check-up!

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Lesson Plan

Digital Savvy Check-up!

Students will demonstrate their understanding of digital literacy concepts, including online safety, responsible digital citizenship, and critical evaluation of digital information, by completing an adapted comprehensive test.

In today's interconnected world, digital literacy is a necessity for all. This adapted lesson helps students, including those with Down syndrome, assess their ability to navigate online environments safely, responsibly, and critically, preparing them for future academic and personal challenges.

Audience

10th Grade (including students with Down syndrome)

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Students will complete an adapted multi-part test assessing various digital literacy competencies.

Materials

Digital Savvy Check-up Test, and Digital Savvy Check-up Answer Key

Prep

Review Adapted Materials

15 minutes

  • Review the Digital Savvy Check-up Test and Digital Savvy Check-up Answer Key to familiarize yourself with the adapted questions and expected responses.
    - Ensure all students have access to the test, either digitally or in print, with any necessary accessibility accommodations.
    - Be prepared to read questions aloud, provide extra time, and offer one-on-one clarification as needed.

Step 1

Introduction and Instructions (Adapted)

10 minutes

  • Begin by explaining the purpose of the test: to see what they know about being safe and smart online. Use clear, simple language.
    - Distribute the Digital Savvy Check-up Test or direct students to the digital version. Ensure they understand where to write answers.
    - Clearly state the time limit (30 minutes) and remind students to do their best and work independently. Offer to read questions aloud if needed. Refer to the Digital Savvy Check-up Slide Deck for visual guidance.

Step 2

Test Completion (Adapted)

30 minutes

  • Students complete the Digital Savvy Check-up Test.
    - Circulate to monitor students, provide gentle encouragement, and answer any clarifying questions about the instructions (without giving answers). Be available for individual support as needed, such as rephrasing questions in simpler terms or offering sentence starters for open responses.

Step 3

Collection and Wrap-up

5 minutes

  • Collect all tests.
    - Briefly reiterate the importance of being safe and smart online. Thank students for their hard work and inform them when they can expect feedback. Refer to the Digital Savvy Check-up Slide Deck for final thoughts.
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Slide Deck

Welcome! Digital Savvy Check-up!

How smart are you with digital tools and the internet?

Today, we will check how well you know about being safe and smart online.

Welcome students with a friendly tone. Explain that today is a 'check-up' to see how much they know about using the internet and digital tools safely and smartly. Use simple words and visual cues. Emphasize that it's to help them learn more, not just a test.

Your Mission: Digital Literacy Test

Here are the rules for our check-up:

  • You will have 30 minutes to finish the test.
  • Read each question carefully. I can help read if you need me to.
  • Try your best to answer all questions.
  • Work by yourself – this shows your learning!

You can do it!

Read each instruction clearly and slowly. You may want to repeat them. Ask students to show you they understand (e.g., thumbs up/down, nodding). Remind them the goal is to see their knowledge. Distribute the Digital Savvy Check-up Test now, making sure each student has a copy and knows where to start.

Time to Shine!

Digital Savvy Check-up Test in Progress...

(Work quietly and focus on your test)

As students work, walk around the room. Offer quiet encouragement. Check to see if anyone looks stuck and offer to re-read a question or clarify instructions. Remind them gently about the time if needed, but prioritize understanding over speed. Maintain a calm and supportive atmosphere.

Test Complete! What's Next?

You finished the Digital Savvy Check-up!

  • I will look at your answers carefully.
  • Being smart online helps you every day – keep learning!
  • We will talk about what we learned from the test very soon.

Collect the tests with positive feedback. Reiterate that being digitally smart is important every day. Briefly mention that you will review their answers and talk about them later. End with a positive and encouraging statement.

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Test

Digital Savvy Check-up Test

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Answer Key

Digital Savvy Check-up Answer Key

Questions & Answers

  1. What is the BEST way to make a strong password?

    • Correct Answer: Mix big letters, small letters, numbers, and symbols
    • Reasoning: Strong passwords are hard for others to guess. They use many different types of characters (like A, a, 1, !) to be safer.

  2. What does "phishing" mean when you are online?

    • Correct Answer: It's when someone tries to trick you to get your private information (like passwords) by pretending to be someone trustworthy
    • Reasoning: Phishing is a trick online. Bad people pretend to be someone you trust (like a bank) to steal your private information. You should always be careful of messages that ask for your private details.

  3. Why is it important to check if online information is true, even if it looks real?

    • Correct Answer: It is important to check online information because it can be wrong, old, or trying to trick you. Not everything you see online is true. You should look at other places to see if the information is the same. (Student responses may vary but should include ideas like information can be wrong, old, or from someone trying to trick them.)
    • Reasoning: The internet has lots of information, but not all of it is correct or fair. It's smart to think carefully about what you read and check it with other trusted sources. Anyone can put things online, so we need to be smart about what we believe.

  4. Which of these shows good digital citizenship (being a good online user)?

    • Correct Answer: Using online music or movies only if you paid for them, respecting the creators
    • Reasoning: Good digital citizenship means being polite and following rules online. This includes respecting what other people create and not using their work without permission or payment.

  5. What is the main reason for a 'Terms of Service' agreement?

    • Correct Answer: To explain the rules and what you can and cannot do when using a website or app
    • Reasoning: Terms of Service are like rules for using a website or app. You agree to follow these rules when you use the service. They tell you what you can and cannot do.

  6. Name two bad things that can happen if you share too much personal information online.

    • Correct Answer:

      1. Identity Theft: People can use your information (like your birthday or where you live) to pretend to be you or steal your money.
      2. Privacy Problems/Being Followed: Strangers might find out too much about you and try to bother you or find you.
      3. Getting into Trouble: Things you share online might make others think bad things about you, or get you into trouble with school or future jobs.
      4. Online Scams: People who trick others online might use your information to try to steal from you.

      (Student responses may vary but should identify two distinct and relevant dangers, expressed in simple terms.)

    • Reasoning: Once you put information online, it can be seen by many people, and it's hard to take back. Sharing too much can lead to others stealing your information, bothering you, or even hurting your reputation in the future.

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