Digital Literacies and My Identities - Project Micro Teaching CALL

Summary

This lesson explores the concept of digital literacy and its connection to our online identity. It highlights the importance of understanding digital identity, how our posts and interactions shape it, and the need for digital safety to protect personal data. The lesson also emphasizes respectful online communication and encourages students to engage thoughtfully on social media. Students are guided through creating engaging posts with interactive captions and clear organization using transitions. The final message promotes being responsible digital citizens—smart, kind, and mindful of their digital presence.

Takeaways

• 😀 Digital identity refers to how you present yourself online through posts, likes, and comments.
• 😀 Everything you share or engage with online contributes to your digital identity.
• 😀 It's important to keep your digital identity safe by protecting personal data and using strong privacy settings.
• 😀 Being mindful of what you share online helps safeguard your digital identity.
• 😀 Polite expressions can help maintain respectful online conversations and interactions.
• 😀 Social media is not just about fun and selfies; it has deeper meaning and impact.
• 😀 Understanding the purpose and hidden messages behind social media posts is key to critical engagement.
• 😀 Writing posts with interactive captions (e.g., 'Can you guess what happened next?') encourages engagement.
• 😀 Using transition words (e.g., 'first', 'then', 'finally') helps in organizing ideas and making posts clearer.
• 😀 Visual tools like graphic organizers, timelines, or flowcharts can help present ideas more effectively.
• 😀 Being a digital citizen means using your voice with kindness, sharing responsibly, and protecting your digital identity.

Q & A

What is digital identity?

Digital identity is how you present yourself online. It includes your posts, likes, comments, and anything you share or engage with, reflecting who you are in the digital world.

Why is digital safety important?

Digital safety is important to protect your personal data, ensure that you are careful with what you share, and use strong privacy settings to keep your digital identity secure.

How can we express agreement or disagreement online?

You can use polite expressions to agree or disagree, such as 'I think' to express your opinion, 'I agree with' to show alignment, and 'I'm not sure I agree' to voice disagreement respectfully.

What is the purpose of social media posts beyond selfies and fun?

Social media posts have a deeper meaning than just entertainment. They convey messages or ideas that the creator wants to communicate, and it's important to analyze the purpose behind the post.

How can we write engaging social media captions?

To write engaging captions, try using a subject question like 'Can you guess what happened next?' or 'Do you know what makes me smile?' This makes the post more personal and interactive.

What are transition words, and how can they be used in social media posts?

Transition words like 'first,' 'then,' 'after that,' and 'finally' help organize the flow of ideas in your post. They guide the reader through the sequence of events or steps you want to highlight.

How can a graphic organizer be used in creating a social media post?

A graphic organizer, such as a timeline or flowchart, can help clearly show the sequence of ideas in your post, making it easier for your audience to follow and understand the message.

What is the importance of using a graphic designer in creating social media posts?

A graphic designer can help enhance the visual aspect of your post, ensuring it looks professional and appealing, which increases the chances of engagement and helps convey your message more effectively.

What does the phrase 'Be smart, be kind, be digital' mean?

'Be smart, be kind, be digital' is a reminder to use your online presence responsibly. It encourages users to be thoughtful in their interactions, show kindness, and protect their digital identity.

How should we treat our role as digital citizens?

As digital citizens, we should use our voice with kindness, share content with purpose, and protect our digital identity with every post we make. It's about being responsible and respectful in the digital world.