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Key Learning Objectives

  • Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

Grade 6 Tech Skills

  • I can use technology responsibly and make safe choices.
  • I can understand the importance of not sharing personal information online.
  • I can recognize how overuse of technology can impact one’s mental, physical and emotional health (gaming/video games, social media, screen time)
  • I can set appropriate profile pictures and other profile content across social media, webpages, blogs, portfolios etc.
  • I understand that digital content is permanent and cannot be deleted.
  • I can build a positive digital footprint/reputation.

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Steps to Complete

Part One: Introduction to Design Thinking and Prototyping
(1 to 1 1/2 hours)

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  1.  Introduction to Design Thinking Process
  2. Introduction to Clickable Wireframe Prototype ->
  3. Brainstorming Ideas for Digital Literacy App
  4. Group work to sketch paper wireframe

Part Two:  Create Clickable Wireframe Protoype in PowerPoint
(1 hour)

  1. Watch video and view completed example on Creating a Clickable Wireframe Prototype in PowerPoint.
  2. Complete the Clickable Wireframe Prototype using the template provided in PowerPoint.
  3. Share Out
  4. Self Reflection