Teaching Kids 'Digital Agency' Article Review

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9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Teaching Kids 'Digital Agency' Article Review

Teaching Kids 'Digital Agency' Article Review

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, W.9-10.9

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

La Donna Tuinstra

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. According to the article, what is 'digital agency'? Summarize its definition in your own words.

  • The ability to avoid using social media entirely

  • Making informed and meaningful choices about how technology fits into one’s life

  • Following popular trends on social media

  • Using digital devices for educational purposes

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. Quote a phrase from the article that explains how Carrie James describes social media. Which phrase did you choose?

  • “Social media is a negative force that amplifies problems.”

  • “Social media can amplify real struggles...it can also amplify positive sources of support.”

  • “The best way to deal with social media is to avoid it completely.”

  • “Young people are usually unaware of how social media affects their lives.”

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. Paraphrase Carrie James' statement that describes social media as an 'amplifier.'
    What does she mean by this term?

  • Social media can make both problems and positive experiences feel bigger.

  • Social media distorts reality for young people.

  • Social media is loud and difficult to ignore.

Social media makes communication easier.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. Summarize why the article states that schools play a big role in teaching digital agency.

  • Schools are the primary place where students use social media.

  • Schools can help students learn strategies to navigate technology mindfully.

  • Schools can ban harmful websites to protect students.

  • Schools control the amount of time students spend online.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. The article describes 'thinking traps.' Paraphrase the definition given in the text.

  • A strategy to prevent negative thoughts

  • A feature on social media platforms

  • An irrational negative thought pattern that can distort a person's thinking

  • A way to organize and prioritize online tasks

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. The article gives an example of a thinking trap called 'mind reading.' Quote the situation described to illustrate this concept.

  • “A student sees a message they sent has been read but not responded to, and they assume their friend is upset with them.”

  • “A student receives too many notifications and gets distracted from their studies.”

  • “A student spends hours scrolling through videos and loses track of time.”

“A student compares themselves to others online and feels inferior.”

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. Summarize Eisha Buch’s advice on how to help students avoid thinking traps. Which of the following best captures her main point?

  • Encouraging them to limit their screen time to less than two hours per day

  • Teaching them to come up with alternative explanations for a situation

  • Telling them to avoid all forms of social media

  • Asking them to report negative interactions to adults immediately

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

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