SUMMARY: Teens are tech-savvy, but do they know how to protect their privacy online? This fun quizstyle story offers realistic advice for managing their digital rep.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can I better control my online identity? OBJECTIVES: To understand the concept of online identity, describe specific ways to protect that identity, and understand how to make smart decisions while posting online KEY VOCAB: meme-a cultural item in the form of an image, video, phrase, etc., that is spread via the Internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way. slew-a large number or quantity context-the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event, situation, etc. counter-intuitive-counter to what intuition would lead one to expect. scapegoat-a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place. diffusion-act of diffusing or minimizing a situation. Watch Tim and Moby help you sort out the good from the bad as you learn some rules to keep you safe in this BrainPOP movie on online safety.
SUMMARY: Through video games and social media, teens interact with cool people around the world. But can their digital connections ever rival in-person bonds?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How has technology impacted the way we form and maintain relationships? OBJECTIVES: To read and evaluate two opposing viewpoints, and to understand the opportunities and challenges that technology brings to relationships Key Vocabulary Authenticity-the quality of being authentic or genuine. Detach- disengage (something or part of something) and remove it. Eradicate-destroy completely; put an end to. Impression- an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence. Initiate-cause (a process or action) to begin Thrive- prosper; flourish. |
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