Today’s digital world has created new challenges to tackle for students and teachers alike. Topics like online scams, digital footprints, negative online behavior, and phishing come into play in today’s classroom so much more than we ever could have expected. That’s why Be Internet Awesome’s media literacy lessons are here to help!
The Be Internet Awesome curriculum created in partnership with Google and The Net Safety Collaborative is here to help you meet the needs of today’s digital world with your 2nd through 6th graders. It teaches fundamental topics of digital citizenship and online safety that students truly need. Right now, you can sign up to receive a free kit by mail containing exciting resources from Be Internet Awesome to keep your students smart and safe on the web.
Sign up to receive your free media literacy kit by mail!
Just head over to the Be Internet Awesome site and tell them where you want your kit sent! The first 1,000 educators will receive an awesome box in the mail this October.
What’s inside the free kit?
The free premium media literacy kit from Be Internet Awesome features exciting goodies including:
- Be Internet Awesome lessons with over 20 student worksheets
- AI literacy guide and posters
- Media literacy guide
- Be Internet Awesome stickers
What topics are covered?
The Be Internet Awesome lessons and activities cover five essential topics of digital citizenship and Internet safety including:
- Share With Care: Online privacy and digital footprints
- Don’t Fall for Fake: Phishing, scams, and credible sources
- Secure Your Secrets: Online security and passwords
- It’s Cool To Be Kind: Combating negative online behavior
- When in Doubt, Talk It Out: Questionable content and scenarios
Why is teaching media literacy important?
Students need to be able to make smart decisions online, both at home and in the classroom. Educating students on the dangers that can arise online, proper Internet usage, and tools to keep them safe will help build confident and informed kids within today’s classroom. The Internet is such a powerful tool, and the first step to harnessing it is ensuring kids know how to safely and properly navigate the digital world.
