Basics

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

Welcome! There are eight main Quests that are separated into two parts for this Basics adventure and three Gold Quests that are included for those wishing additional resources.

Learning Objectives

When you have completed this activity you will:

  • be able to navigate the 21 Things 4 Students website (Knowledge Constructor]
  • understand basic technology operations [Empowered Learner]
  • understand my school's Acceptable Use of Technology Policy [Digital Citizen]
  • know how to improve keyboarding skills [Empowered Learner]
  • understand basic email etiquette and safety [Digital Citizen]
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.R1

Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

UP:DLCS18.6.R1

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that some data is considered personal and should be protected.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • classify data as private or public.
  • operate technology devices without sharing personal data.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • sharing personal data in public forums, even with share settings turned off, can result in dangerous real
  • life consequences.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.R2

Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.

UP:DLCS18.6.R2

Knowledge

Students know:
  • school/district rules for technology use.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • operate within the safety guidelines provided by the student's school and/or district.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • guidelines are in place to ensure safe use of school equipment.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.11

Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate digital content and the use of that content.

UP:DLCS18.6.11

Knowledge

Students know:
  • at times they may encounter appropriate and inappropriate content.
  • what actions to take should they encounter inappropriate content.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate digital content.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • not all digital content is appropriate to access and/or use.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.R1

Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

UP:DLCS18.7.R1

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that some data is considered personal and should be protected.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • classify data as private or public.
  • operate technology devices without sharing personal data.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • sharing personal data in public forums, even with share settings turned off, can result in dangerous real
  • life consequences.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.R2

Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.

UP:DLCS18.7.R2

Knowledge

Students know:
  • school/district rules for technology use.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • operate within the safety guidelines provided by the student's school and/or district.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • guidelines are in place to ensure safe use of school equipment.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.R1

Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

UP:DLCS18.8.R1

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that some data is considered personal and should be protected.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • classify data as private or public.
  • operate technology devices without sharing personal data.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • sharing personal data in public forums, even with share settings turned off, can result in dangerous real
  • life consequences.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.R2

Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.

UP:DLCS18.8.R2

Knowledge

Students know:
  • school/district rules for technology use.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • operate within the safety guidelines provided by the student's school and/or district.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • guidelines are in place to ensure safe use of school equipment.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

REMC Association of Michigan

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
https://www.remc.org/21Things4Students/21/1-basics/

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

Approved Date

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