Classroom Resource

RUFF RUFFMAN: Technology and You!

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

3

Overview

Watch Ruff Ruffman as he searches for an appropriate balance of technology and media use, in this animated video from RUFF RUFFMAN: HUMBLE MEDIA GENIUS. He will cover many different ways students can use technology in their world to empower them. The much-loved character Ruff Ruffman is back, offering advice about using technology in today's media landscape and guiding students on the appropriate use of this twenty-first-century skill. This resource is part of the RUFF RUFFMAN: HUMBLE MEDIA GENIUS Collection.  This video can be played during a lesson on identifying and discussing ways that access to technology helps empower individuals and groups.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 3

DLCS18.3.12

Identify and discuss ways that access to technology helps empower individuals and groups.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.3.12

Vocabulary

  • empower

Knowledge

Students know:
  • access to technology connects individuals and groups to communicate with others with similar interest, share knowledge and resources, and connect with others to meet needs.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • explain ways having access to technology empowers individuals and groups locally and/or globally.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • technology access enables you to connect with others you would not be able to connect without technology, work together to meet needs of individuals and/or groups, and obtain information easily or share resources.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ruff14-pd-tech/technology-and-you/

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

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