Literacy

**Lesson 4**

 **WALT:** understand what "digital literacy" is and how it applies to our own lives as digital citizens

__**Introduction **__

 • As a class, brainstorm what the word "literacy" means. Develop a shared understanding and definition.

 **__What is Digital Literacy?__**

 • Digital Literacy can be defined as the process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.  Source -

 Watch this video ...

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__**Discussion **__

1. Does the message in this video resonate with you? (Can you relate to it?) 2. If so, in what ways are you like the kids portrayed in this video?

Watch this video ...

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__**Discussion **__

1. Although a humorous video, there is also an important message that the creators are trying to make you aware of. What do you think this message is? <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. Did anyone spot the mistake in this video? Clue: Mona Lisa

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">**Literacy** has been traditionally defined as the ability to read and write. Did you know, that as late as 1841, 33% of all Englishmen and 44% of English women signed their marriage certificates with their "marks" as they were unable to write (government - financed public education only became available in England in 1870, and even then on a limited basis) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Source - []

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Watch this video ...

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__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Discussion **__

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. Do you think it would be possible for a student in 1840 to succeed socially today? Why or why not? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. Can you predict what digital literacy will look like in the future? (10 - 20 years) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. There are many different skills that comprise digital literacy. Does having the access to technology mean the same as being digitally literate? (Think / Pair / Share)

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">__ **Task** __

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> • Write a reflection of what you now understand about "digital literacy"

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 1. Draft the reflection in your draft books <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 2. Proof read and edit your writing <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 3. Conference with teacher <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 4. Publish your reflection on your blog, use the title - "My Reflections on Digital Literacy" <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 5. Invite a friend to comment on your post. (Remember the rules for positive commenting)