Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Media Balance Is Important

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

K

Overview

Students consider the feelings of themselves and others when making decisions about when, where, and how much to use technology. Through video and song, students will learn to balance the time they use technology and when to take breaks. 

Students will be able to:

  • Know when and why to take breaks from device time.

  • Consider the feelings of the people around them, even when engaged in fun online activities.

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

    DLCS18.K.R1

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

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.K.R1

    Vocabulary

    • information
    • devices
    • software

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how to identify responsible uses of devices.
    • how to identify responsible uses of software.
    • how to remember internet safety rules.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • identify responsible uses of devices: keeping them clean, correct methods for use.
    • identify responsible uses of software.
    • remember internet safety rules.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • they are responsible for using devices carefully to ensure they work and do not get broken.
    • there are correct ways to use software.
    • it is important to follow all rules when working on a computer.
    • they should only work on a computer when an adult is helping them.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): KG

    DLCS18.K.5

    Demonstrate appropriate behaviors for working with others responsibly and kindly.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.K.5

    Vocabulary

    • respect
    • task
    • communicate

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • taking turns is important to getting a task done on or off a computing device.
    • speaking/typing and behaving in a respectful way is important to getting a task done.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • take turns on and off a computing device.
    • speak/type and behave in a respectful way on and off a device.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • taking turns is necessary for positive and productive communication on and/or off a computing device.
    • being respectful on and/or off a computing device looks the same.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Lesson/Unit Plan

    Resource Provider

    Other

    Resource Provider other

    Common Sense Media
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    License

    License Type

    Custom
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