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Years ago, a fourth-grade student of mine created a basic website one evening based off an idea he and his friends had had during recess that day. He had gone online, found a fool-proof DYI website builder, and got to work. Upon unveiling his accomplishment, he was very confused when the adults in his life showed concern, requiring him to shut it down immediately.
Why?
The website, while well-meaning, was not secure, it contained personal information, images of his classmates without parental consent, and questionable language. While he was praised for his creativity and technical skills, he needed direct instruction in becoming a competent and savvy digital citizen.
Kids are on devices now more than ever, and more likely than not, they are on platforms or apps that connect to the Internet making it is also more important than ever for students to have a strong background in digital literacy.
What is digital literacy? In a nutshell, digital literacy includes a range of skills that support the use of digital devices in ways that are appropriate, ethical, and productive, setting students up for future academic and career success in a wide range of fields.
Engaging students in a digital literacy curriculum with the game-based, award-winning app CodeMonkey® adds tremendous value in growing competent and savvy digital citizens while cultivating the ability to:
#1 Navigate the digital world responsibly and safely
Students who have direct instruction in digital literacy learn how to have an online presence that keeps themselves and others safe. They learn how to responsibly communicate, protect themselves from scams and online threats, identify inappropriate content, and understand potential negative consequences and outcomes of actions.
#2 Search for and access information effectively
A digital literacy education teaches students how to evaluate and verify reliable information and resources. This enables them to search content effectively and use sources accurately and appropriately.
#3 Use critical thinking and analytical skills to problem solve
For students to be able to evaluate and verify online resources and avoid problematic outcomes, they need to have critical thinking and analytical skills. This helps to solve and prevent problems.
#4 Develop their creativity and confidence
From imagination to fruition, students learn to create their own projects, build games, and much more! When tapping into students creativity, they also develop their confidence.
#5 Find future success in a wide range of fields
In our constantly evolving digital world, a digital literacy education prepares students for future academic and career success.
CodeMonkey® is the ideal platform to start with to engage students and get them on the track to becoming savvy and competent digital citizens. Use CMMWLIT25 at checkout to get 25% off today.
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