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3rd Year Digital Media Literacy.
This Junior Cycle Short Course in Digital Media Literacy empowers Year 3 students to safely and effectively navigate the digital world. It focuses on critical thinking, ethical online behaviour, and the creative use of digital tools to express ideas, ensuring students develop the skills necessary to become active, responsible digital citizens.
01My Digital World
Students explore their personal digital footprint, online communication habits, and strategies for maintaining digital wellbeing.
Students explore how their online actions create a permanent digital footprint. They examine the impact of this footprint on their personal and future professional identities.
This topic investigates the various ways we communicate and collaborate using digital technologies. Students evaluate the appropriateness of different platforms and the rules of netiquette.
Students reflect on their personal screen time and its effect on their physical and mental wellbeing. They develop strategies for maintaining a healthy balance in a hyper-connected world.
02Following My Interests Online
Students learn to critically evaluate online information, understand algorithms, and respect intellectual property.
Students learn to critically assess the reliability and credibility of online information. They apply fact-checking techniques to differentiate between facts, opinions, and fake news.
This topic explores how search engines and social media algorithms curate the information we see. Students investigate the concept of filter bubbles and echo chambers.
Students examine the legal and ethical considerations of using digital content created by others. They learn about copyright laws, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing.
03Exploring and Creating Digital Media
Students engage in the practical planning, creation, and editing of various forms of digital media.
Students learn the foundational steps of planning a digital media project, including storyboarding and audience analysis. They outline a clear purpose and structure for their digital creations.
This topic introduces students to the basics of recording and editing audio and video content. They use digital tools to capture high-quality media and apply basic editing techniques.
Students explore the principles of graphic design to create visually appealing digital content. They experiment with layout, typography, and colour theory to convey messages effectively.
Students investigate interactive digital media, such as basic web pages or interactive presentations. They learn how user experience (UX) design impacts how people interact with digital content.
04Publishing Myself
Students learn to safely publish their work online, handle cyberbullying, and use digital media for positive social change.
Students learn how to safely publish their digital creations online while respecting privacy and ethical guidelines. They discuss the responsibilities of being a content creator.
This topic addresses the serious issue of cyberbullying and equips students with strategies to protect themselves and others. They learn how to report abuse and support peers in digital spaces.
Learn how to critically analyse digital media content, evaluate its reliability, and understand its impact on society.