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Which subject	Computer science
What topic	Digital literacy
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Digital Literacy

Subject

Computer Science

Topic

Digital Literacy

Grade/Age Group

Any Grade Level

Duration

30 Minutes

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson meets the national standards for digital literacy, including understanding technology's role in everyday life, evaluating online sources, and ensuring safe internet practices.

Objectives

• Understand the importance of digital literacy in contemporary society.
• Learn how to evaluate the credibility of online sources.
• Acquire basic skills for responsible and safe internet usage.

Materials Needed

• Computers or tablets with internet access
• Projector and screen
• Printed handouts with guidelines for evaluating online sources
• Access to a safe, controlled online resource (e.g., a curated educational website)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Digital Literacy	5 minutes	Brief discussion on what digital literacy means and why it’s important in today’s world.
2	Evaluating Online Sources	10 minutes	Introduce criteria for evaluating sources (e.g., authorship, accuracy, bias). Use examples.
3	Group Activity	10 minutes	Students will work in pairs to evaluate a set of online articles based on the introduced criteria.
4	Class Discussion	3 minutes	Review findings from the group activity. Discuss which sources were credible and why.
5	Safe Internet Practices	2 minutes	Briefly cover tips for safe browsing and responsible internet usage.

Closure

Conclude with a brief summary of the key points discussed in the lesson, reinforcing the importance of critical thinking in evaluating online content.

Homework

Students will be assigned to find two different online sources (one credible and one not) on a topic of their choice. They will write a short paragraph on how they determined the credibility of each source. Homework will be collected the next lesson without individual presentations to the class.

Assessment

The teacher will review the homework for understanding of the topics covered in class.

Extra Notes

• Ensure all students have access to the required technology.
• Monitor group activity to assist students who may need help.
• Reinforce the importance of using digital literacy skills in their academic and personal lives.

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