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What is Periscope?
Ever wonder what the world looks like through someone else's eyes? Welcome to Periscope! A brief video from a digital citizenship series discusses the inner workings of the app, from locating content to setting up privacy settings.
Google
Think Before You Share
When you share an inappropriate post online, only your friends see it, right? A brief and engaging video cautions viewers that making the choice to send a post can impact their daily lives, as well as their future options.
Google
Avoid Scams
If an online deal seems too good to be true, it probably is! Cautious young users about Internet scams and phishing with a helpful and informative video from Google.
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How Filter Bubbles Isolate You
How do algorithms personalize each Internet user's online experience? Learners discover the answer in the fifth installment from the digital media literacy series. They explore the concept of the filter bubble, a term used to describe...
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Deconstructing Media Messages
What are media messages really saying? Scholars use the seventh installment from an extensive digital media literacy set to answer the question. They discover how to deconstruct media messages by asking about the source, recognizing...
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Recognizing Persuasive Language
Lose 10 pounds in one day, guaranteed! With the sixth installment from the digital media literacy series, scholars identify common types of persuasive language. They learn to look beyond techniques such as telling stories, presenting...
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How Social Media Stars Make Money
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! With the fourth video from the digital media literacy series, scholars learn how social media stars make money by gaining subscribers. They discover how paid advertisements, product...
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How Ads and Clicks Shape the Internet
What impact do advertisements have on Internet users? Pupils explore the topic in the third video of the digital media literacy set. Scholars discover the tactics advertisers use to get people's attention (and clicks). They learn about...
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Tips for Reading Webpages
How is reading a webpage different from reading a book? Scholars explore the topic using the second video from a larger digital media literacy series. Pupils learn tips for reading webpages more quickly and efficiently; specifically,...
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Judging Online Information
Limitless knowledge is only a mouse click away, so how can people make sure they're getting the best information possible? Using the first video in the digital media literacy series, scholars learn how to evaluate the information they...
Curated Video
Copyright
Introduce your class to the concept of copyright with a series of activities. Pupils first learn about copyright laws and fair use, putting their knowledge to the test with a quick categorizing task. They then watch a video and answer...
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What is Snapchat?
Sharing photos with your friends is a snap with Snapchat! Introduce pupils to a popular social media app with a short video from an extensive digital citizenship series. The resource covers Snapchat's features and privacy settings.
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What is Messenger Kids?
Time for some kid-friendly social media! Is Messenger Kids really a fool-proof app? Young techies learn the ins and outs of a popular app using a video. Part of a large digital citizenship series, the resource highlights the features of...
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What Is Live.ly?
Being a social media superstar is pretty attractive to teens. How does Live.ly help them achieve the dream? A short digital citizenship video from an extensive playlist reviews the popular app and describes its advantages and disadvantages.
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What Is tbh?
Take an honest look at an honesty app! Social media scholars examine the features of an app that's full of questions. The video, from a series of digital citizenship resources, gives viewers a closer look at the app's content and privacy...
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What Is Sarahah?
The Sarahah app may be free, but is it a good idea for teens? Learners listen as the narrator describes the Sarahah app in a video from an extensive digital citizenship series. The app, which accompanies Snapchat, allows users to send...
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What is Steam?
Play games, connect with friends ... Steam is a teen's dream! Scholars learn more about the popular Steam social gaming website through a digital citizenship video. The resource reviews the site's features and benefits, including great...
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What Is Musical.ly?
Scholars with a song in their hearts love the Musical.ly app! How do they use it safely? Discover best practices for budding song artists using a short digital citizenship video from an extensive playlist. The narrator explains the...
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What Is Kik Messenger?
The message is clear—Kik Messenger is a hit with teens! Why is the app so popular? Viewers kick around the details during a short video from a digital citizenship series. The resource describes how Kik works, its customizable features,...
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What is Instagram?
Whether it's famous dogs or stunning stars, Instagram has everyone snapping and sharing! An informative video from an extensive digital citizenship library introduces the app and its many options. The narrator shows how easy it is to...
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What is Tumblr?
All jumbled up about Tumblr? Demystify a popular app using a short video from a digital citizenship series. Young scholars see the app's creative options, then learn more about some of its less kid-friendly features.
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What is Twitter?
Bird is the word! Show scholars why, although it's neat to tweet, safe and smart is the best way to start! A short digital citizenship video demonstrates Twitter's micro-blogging concept and discusses appropriate content.
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What is Twitch?
Young gamers are itching to use Twitch! Learn more about a popular online gaming community website through a short digital citizenship video. Topics include Twitch content, following fellow gamers, and monitoring explicit language and...
Lesson Planet
EdTech Tuesdays: Kidblog
Interested in taking your students into the world of blogging, but worried about the inherent risks that entails? Rich and Jennifer have just the resource for you. Watch as they examine Kidblog, a safe and easy-to-use website that allows...