1. Reflection on Incorporating 6 Essential Steps to Teach Digital Literacy:
After looking over the "6 Essential Steps to Teach Digital Literacy to Your Students," I really want to focus on teaching how to evaluate sources and teaching digital responsibility.
For my kinders, evaluating sources can be very simple. We can work on thinking more carefully than digging deep into research. When we do our "research" (like finding pictures of animals for K-1.DL.3), I can model asking questions like, "Does this look real?" or "Is this what we were searching for?" It’s a good way to start building those critical thinking skills early, even if it’s just with pictures and simple websites. I can use this in our life science unit with eggs, chicks and plants!
For digital responsibility (K-1.DL.7), I plan to weave it into everyday conversations. We’ll talk about what it means to be safe, kind, and careful online. Maybe we’ll act out different scenarios, like what to do if we click something we are not supposed to be on at school, so it feels real for them.
With using the matrix to measure proficiency levels: The matrix could be a great tool to help me see where each student is starting and how they grow over time, especially with them using the IPads from kinder to highschool.
For example, with K-1.DL.1 (exploring the keyboard), I could think of it in simple steps:
First, students might just be able to find the spacebar and enter key with help.
Then, they might start recognizing more keys like the arrows and backspace on their own.
Eventually, they’ll be able to use these keys without reminders and even explore others they notice.
They will also help me click over or pause things on my laptop if they are closer than I am.
For my kinders, evaluating sources can be very simple. We can work on thinking more carefully than digging deep into research. When we do our "research" (like finding pictures of animals for K-1.DL.3), I can model asking questions like, "Does this look real?" or "Is this what we were searching for?" It’s a good way to start building those critical thinking skills early, even if it’s just with pictures and simple websites. I can use this in our life science unit with eggs, chicks and plants!
For digital responsibility (K-1.DL.7), I plan to weave it into everyday conversations. We’ll talk about what it means to be safe, kind, and careful online. Maybe we’ll act out different scenarios, like what to do if we click something we are not supposed to be on at school, so it feels real for them.
With using the matrix to measure proficiency levels: The matrix could be a great tool to help me see where each student is starting and how they grow over time, especially with them using the IPads from kinder to highschool.
For example, with K-1.DL.1 (exploring the keyboard), I could think of it in simple steps:
First, students might just be able to find the spacebar and enter key with help.
Then, they might start recognizing more keys like the arrows and backspace on their own.
Eventually, they’ll be able to use these keys without reminders and even explore others they notice.
They will also help me click over or pause things on my laptop if they are closer than I am.