Section: Module 16: Teaching Information Literacy & Digital Citizenship | CSCI6121: Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science | NJCTL

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  • CSCI6301 Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science

    Welcome to PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science

    Teachers will learn how to use research-proven approaches to create a highly effective and welcoming learning environment for their students. Pedagogy topics include social constructivism; meta-cognition; differentiation; and remote learning. Policy topics include grading based on mastery; why homework should not be graded; and providing retests to encourage continuous improvement.

    Prerequisite: None

Module 15: 21st Century Learning
Module 17: Self-Reflection

Module 16: Teaching Information Literacy & Digital Citizenship

  • Module 16: Teaching Information Literacy & Digital Citizenship


    Information literacy and digital citizenship are essential skills for P-12 students in the 21st century.  Learn how teachers and students can positively engage in digital spaces, critically examine information resources, respect intellectual rights and property, and protect student data privacy.

    In this module, you will explore the Teaching Tolerance Digital Literacy Framework (https://www.learningforjustice.org/frameworks/digital-literacy) by reading the objectives and skimming the lesson plans for the grade levels you teach. 

    • What would the impact be on students if you taught them these skills?

    • What do you need to learn to be able to effectively teach these skills?

    1. Develop strategies for preparing P-12 students to constructively engage in digital communities and critically examine online resources.
    2. Describe how to mentor students in legal and ethical practices with digital tools, including the protection of their own and others' intellectual rights and property.
    3. Apply effective methods for protecting student safety, data, and privacy in online settings

    Required Readings:

    Nsta.org. 2021. Scientific Media Literacy. [online] Available at: <https://www.nsta.org/science-teacher/science-teacher-january-2020/scientific-media-literacy> [Accessed 18 May 2021].

    Gretter, Sarah & Yadav, Aman. (2016). Computational Thinking and Media & Information Literacy: An Integrated Approach to Teaching Twenty-First Century Skills. TechTrends. 60. 10.1007/s11528-016-0098-4.

    Commonsensemedia.org. 2021. 5 Myths and Truths About Kids' Internet Safety. [online] Available at: <https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/5-myths-and-truths-about-kids-internet-safety> [Accessed 18 May 2021].

    Learningforjustice.org. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://www.learningforjustice.org/sites/default/files/TT-Digital-Literacy-Taking-Action-Online-Oct2017.pdf> [Accessed 18 May 2021].

    Education Week. 2021. The Overlooked Front in the War on Misinformation: Science Class (Opinion). [online] Available at: <https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-the-overlooked-front-in-the-war-on-misinformation-science-class/2019/10> [Accessed 18 May 2021].

    Psufys.pressbooks.com. 2021. Four Moves and a Habit. [online] Available at: <https://psufys.pressbooks.com/chapter/information-literacy/> [Accessed 18 May 2021].

    Nsta.org. 2021. What biases are in my internet searches?. [online] Available at: <https://www.nsta.org/what-biases-are-my-internet-searches> [Accessed 18 May 2021].

    Copyright & Creativity. 2021. Why Teach Copyright : Copyright & Creativity. [online] Available at: <https://www.copyrightandcreativity.org/why-teach-copyright-2/> [Accessed 18 May 2021].

    Oremus, W., 2021. It’s Time to Stop Saying “If You’re Not Paying, You’re the Product”. [online] Slate Magazine. Available at: <https://slate.com/technology/2018/04/are-you-really-facebooks-product-the-history-of-a-dangerous-idea.html> [Accessed 18 May 2021].

Module 15: 21st Century Learning
Module 17: Self-Reflection