Introduction to Digital Learning Module

Lesson 2: Digital Information and Sharing

Before you start the lesson, make sure to read through the lesson overview and the lesson preparation. The Facilitator Guide can also help you prepare.

Lesson Overview

Lesson Preparation

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Lesson Hook [10 minutes]

Teacher's Note

Lesson hooks provide facilitators with a baseline for how much learners know prior to engaging in the content of the lesson.

TELL YOUR STUDENTS

Tell your partner two things: 1) Your favorite food or hobby and 2) Your birthday.

Next, discuss which of these facts would be considered general information and which would be considered digital information.

Teacher's Note

After two minutes of sharing with a partner, have the group share which of these answers they think is general information and which would be considered digital information.

Answer: The favorite food or hobby is general information, and the birthday would be considered digital information.

After students are done sharing, write these definitions on the board.

  • Information: Facts or information about someone or something.
  • Digital information: Information that a computer can process. This can be things like numbers, words, pictures, videos, or sound. For example, it can be an email you send, text message to a friend, photograph on social media, or even a video.

Group Discussion [5 minutes]

Learners will develop a deeper understanding of the vast amount of data shared on the internet.

ASK YOUR STUDENTS
  • How many people do you think use the internet?
Teacher's Note

Allow learners to share and write their guesses on the board.

After a few guesses, tell them the answer.

TELL YOUR STUDENTS

Almost 4.57 billion people use the internet or 59% of the global population as of February 2021 and that number continues to grow.

This generates A LOT of computer data. Computer data is all the information that is sent, seen, shared, stored, and processed on computers.

Next, we are going to explore how this data is shared and how to protect yourself and keep your data safe.

Class Interaction [20 minutes]

Learners will develop a deeper understanding of the types of data shared on the internet.

Teacher's Note

Separate the class into small groups.

Present your students with the 5-10 images that you collected that show ways to share information.

Examples could include a picture of two people having a conversation, a video playing, someone reading a book, someone texting a friend, etc.

A reminder: If you do not have access to these types of images you can draw them yourself or have students draw ways people share information to augment this activity.

TELL YOUR STUDENTS

Discuss the images on screen in small groups for about one minute per image and determine whether the image represents the sharing of digital information or not.

Teacher's Note

Allow time for debate if groups have differing opinions.

Class Interaction [20 minutes]

Learners will develop an understanding about how to keep digital information safe on the internet.

Teacher's Note

Have your students remain in their small groups.

ASK YOUR STUDENTS
  • Is your information safe on the internet?
  • Why or Why not?
Teacher's Note

Provide two minutes and have learners share their ideas with the whole group.

TELL YOUR STUDENTS

Next, we are going to discuss four ways to keep you and your information safe on the internet.

Sometimes, you are given a choice as to which network you would like to use. It’s important to remember that there are serious risks if you connect to the wrong network.

Teacher's Note

Read the information from each slide.

TELL YOUR STUDENTS

Using the chart and based on the conversations we have had today about information on the internet and how to access it, take a few minutes to answer the following three questions in your small groups and be prepared to share.

ASK YOUR STUDENTS
  • What are the benefits of connecting to the internet?
  • What are some of the drawbacks of connecting to the internet?
  • What might be some security concerns when using a wireless connection versus a wired internet connection?

Takeaways [5 minutes]

Teacher's Note

Recap the lesson with these points.

TELL YOUR STUDENTS
  • The internet is a vast network of data and used by 59% of the world’s population (and growing!)
  • Digital information is information that is shared on the internet in the form of numbers, words, pictures, videos, or sounds.
  • The internet can be accessed through a wireless or wired connection and needs to be able to balance the risks and benefits of using public connections.
  • The internet is an important way for people to participate in society at the local, national, and global level.
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