RUFF RUFFMAN: Texting and You!

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

2, 3, 4, 5

Overview

Watch Ruff Ruffman show that while texting can be fun, creative, and a great way to stay in touch, it also has some drawbacks, in this animated video from RUFF RUFFMAN: HUMBLE MEDIA GENIUS. This video can be played to introduce a lesson on identifying, demonstrating, and applying personal safe use of digital devices.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 2

DLCS18.2.R1

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

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • use devices responsibly.
  • use software responsibly.
  • explain internet safety rules.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • demonstrate responsible uses of devices, on their own such as keeping them clean, correct methods for use.
  • demonstrate responsible uses of software on their own.
  • explain why safety is important when using computing devices and the internet.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • they have a responsibity to use devices correctly and care for them.
  • they should only use software that an adult has approved.
  • computing devices can be very helpful but it is important to follow safety rules.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 3

DLCS18.3.R1

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

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Vocabulary

  • personal safety
  • digital device
  • digital citizenship
  • personal information

Knowledge

Students know:
  • strategies to be safe while using digital devices which include protecting passwords, using usernames and avatars that do not identify the student, and telling an adult if they encounter unsafe or inappropriate content.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • create and use passwords which are only shared with their parents.
  • log off of digital device when no longer using it.
  • explain why you should not share personal information with others online.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • passwords are important to have and not share.
  • logging out of resources and devices protect your accounts and information.
  • you should never share personal information with others online.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 4

DLCS18.4.R1

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

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Vocabulary

  • personal safety
  • digital device
  • digital citizenship
  • personal information

Knowledge

Students know:
  • strategies to be safe while using digital devices.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • create and use passwords which are only shared with their parents or teacher.
  • log off of digital device when no longer using it.
  • explain why you should not share personal information with others online.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • passwords are important to have and not share
  • logging out of resources and devices protect your accounts and information.
  • you should never share personal information with others online.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 5

DLCS18.5.R1

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

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Vocabulary

  • personal safety
  • digital device
  • digital citizenship
  • personal information

Knowledge

Students know:
  • strategies to be safe while using digital devices.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • create and use passwords which are only shared with their parents or teacher.
  • log off of digital device when no longer using it.
  • explain why you should not share personal information with others online.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • passwords are important to have and not share.
  • logging out of resources and devices protect your accounts and information.
  • you should never share personal information with others online.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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