### Lesson Plan: Digital Literacy
#### Class: Junior Secondary 3
#### Subject: Information Communication Technology (ICT)
#### Topic: Digital Literacy
#### Duration: 60 Minutes
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#### Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define digital literacy.
2. Identify the key components of digital literacy.
3. Understand the importance of digital literacy in everyday life.
4. Demonstrate basic skills required for digital literacy.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Computers/tablets with internet access
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with key concepts and terminology
- Interactive quiz (using tools like Kahoot or Google Forms)
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#### Lesson Outline:
##### Introduction (5 Minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance**:
- Greet students and take attendance.
2. **Introductory Discussion**:
- Pose questions: "What do you think digital literacy means?" and "Why is it important?"
- Briefly discuss students' responses to gauge prior knowledge.
##### Teacher Input (15 Minutes)
1. **Definition and Explanation**:
- Define digital literacy: "The ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies."
- Discuss the importance of digital literacy in modern society (education, employment, communication, etc.).
2. **Components of Digital Literacy**:
- **Technical Skills**: Basic operations of digital devices, navigating the internet, and using software applications.
- **Information Literacy**: Evaluating the credibility of online information and sources.
- **Communication Skills**: Effective digital communication (emails, social media, etc.).
- **Safety and Security**: Understanding digital footprints, safe online behaviors, and data protection.
##### Guided Practice (10 Minutes)
1. **Group Activity**:
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide a brief task requiring the use of digital tools (e.g., finding reliable information on a given topic online or creating a basic document in a word processing application).
- Monitor and assist as needed.
##### Independent Practice (15 Minutes)
1. **Hands-On Practice**:
- Allow students to work independently or in pairs on a digital literacy exercise.
- Example task: Create a short presentation on ways to stay safe online using a presentation software (Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc.).
##### Assessment and Closure (10 Minutes)
1. **Interactive Quiz**:
- Use a tool like Kahoot or Google Forms for a quick quiz covering key concepts.
- Discuss answers and clarify any misunderstandings.
2. **Review and Wrap-Up**:
- Summarize key points of the lesson.
- Discuss how students can apply digital literacy skills in their daily lives and future studies.
##### Homework Assignment:
- Assign a simple project where students must research a topic using online sources, evaluate the credibility of the information, and present their findings in a brief written report.
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#### Differentiation:
- **For Advanced Learners**: Offer extended tasks involving more complex digital tools or deeper research.
- **For Struggling Learners**: Provide simplified tasks and one-on-one support if necessary.
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#### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved.
- Note any students who may need extra support or advanced challenges in future lessons.
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This lesson plan aims to provide a basic understanding of digital literacy, equipping students with essential skills to navigate the digital world effectively and safely.