8th Grade Library-media Interactive Videos

Learn about the diverse functionalities and safety features of Google Chrome, including navigation, personalization, and security settings. Acquire skills to manage and customize the browser effectively while ensuring secure internet usage.

Explore how curiosity drives scientific inquiries into areas such as the physics of information, energy usage, and surprising aspects of everyday phenomena like why mirrors appear to have a particular color. Gain insights into making information accessible and creating engaging educational experiences online.

Explore fundamental vocabulary in digital literacy by defining key terms and examining their applications. Gain a deeper understanding of digital concepts, enhancing skills in information processing and online communication.

Exploration of the importance of developing a shared vision for digital literacy within schools emphasizes alignment between community and students and integrates digital citizenship activities into existing initiatives. Learners will gain an understanding of collaborative approaches to digital literacy, enhancing their ability to support school-wide digital goals and encourage responsible technology use in educational settings.

Learners will engage in the process of identifying reliable sources for research papers, focusing on evaluating credibility. They will develop skills in assessing source trustworthiness and understanding the importance of proper citation, ultimately enhancing research quality and integrity.

Focuses on the essential skill of lateral reading, underscoring its role in evaluating information sources effectively. Equips learners to critically assess online content, fostering a discerning approach to digital information and enhancing their capabilities as informed digital citizens.

Enhancing keyboarding skills is crucial for developing digital literacy. Mastery in typing can elevate writing quality and serves as a fundamental component for effective online content creation.

Explore the essentials of responsible online behavior with a focus on digital citizenship and literacy. Gain skills in navigating online spaces safely and responsibly, understanding the impact of your digital footprint.

Explore the historical evolution and modern implications of copyright laws, highlighting key milestones such as the invention of the printing press and the Statute of Anne. Gain insights into the legal frameworks governing copyright and understand their influence on creativity and the dissemination of information.

Explore essential concepts of digital literacy, concentrating on understanding vocabulary terms and copyright details. Enhance comprehension of digital content and effectively apply vocabulary for more informed and responsible internet use.

Exploration of the principles of fair use in digital media equips students with the skills to distinguish between allowable and prohibited uses under copyright law. Learners enhance their ability to critically assess media for fair use and gain insight into the complexities of remix culture, fostering responsible and innovative media engagement.

Explore various research methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, to determine the most suitable approach for study objectives. Gain the ability to select appropriate research strategies and understand their characteristics and applications in diverse research scenarios.

Explore the empowering nature of digital media and understand how individuals can creatively reshape and share content. Gain insights into essential copyright laws and develop skills to ethically navigate the digital world while respecting creators' rights.

Explore the historical development and essential principles of copyright, emphasizing its importance to authors and the constraints that existed before the invention of the printing press. Gain an understanding of the origin of modern copyright laws, along with the key benefits and responsibilities involved in safeguarding creative works. This process encourages a clear comprehension of both the evolution of copyright and the practical implications for creators.

Explore the complexities of media usage and copyright laws, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal and ethical guidelines in digital media distribution. Gain insights into responsible digital citizenship and learn how creators can protect their work. Acquire the knowledge to become informed users and advocates for ethical media practices.

Examines foundational concepts and types of intellectual property, concentrating on copyright, patent, and trademark laws. Learners will understand how these laws protect creative works, identify the symbols linked to different protections, and recognize fair use's role within copyright law. Focuses on achieving comprehension of legal protection mechanisms and the practical application of fair use principles.

Enhance research skills by evaluating information sources to distinguish trustworthy from unreliable content. Understand key characteristics of credible sources and apply them effectively in academic contexts.

Examine the challenges and evolution of copyright law in the digital age, with a focus on platforms like YouTube and Napster. Understand the implications for creators, the role of Content ID systems, and the complexity of fair use. Acquire a nuanced understanding of digital rights management, preparing learners to navigate the intricacies of copyright in modern media landscapes.

Focus on understanding the importance of correctly citing sources, particularly when dealing with book citations featuring multiple authors. Learn proper formatting techniques, including the use of 'et al.', to avoid plagiarism and effectively gather necessary bibliographic information.

Explore the critical evaluation of Wikipedia and digital sources, addressing common myths and important content policies. Develop digital literacy by understanding lateral reading and utilizing Wikipedia as a foundation for thorough research.