This module offers an insightful introduction to the realm of digital media, equipping learners with essential skills for navigating online environments. Through engaging units, students will explore digital tools, internet safety, ethical considerations, and effective web searching, fostering critical thinking and responsible digital citizenship in an increasingly connected world.
The NCCA guidelines give teachers significant flexibility in designing and delivering Transition Year modules, allowing them to tailor them to their school's context and students' needs. Our coding and digital skills TY modules are each designed for 8-10 week rotations, typically involving approximately 10 classroom hours of student engagement, which can be integrated into the TY programme as standalone units or combined with other components. Schools may adapt the modules, including teaching approaches and school-based assessments such as portfolios or projects, to reflect specific learning priorities and align with the broader aims of the TY Programme Statement.
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This module offers a foundational exploration of digital media, covering its definition, significance, and practical applications. Through lessons on digital tools, online navigation, and communication basics, students will develop essential literacy skills, learn to choose appropriate technologies, and understand safe, responsible behaviours in digital environments.
| What is Digital Media? | Quiz | Beginner | |
| Digital Tools Overview | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| Navigating Online Spaces | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| Digital Communication Basics | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| The World of the Internet | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| How Does the Internet Work? | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
This module explores essential aspects of staying secure in the digital world. It covers the importance of protecting personal information, creating strong passwords, and understanding the impact of a digital footprint. Through practical steps and engaging discussions, learners will develop critical skills to navigate online environments safely and responsibly.
| What is Personal Information? | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| Strong vs. Weak Passwords | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| What is a Digital Footprint? | Quiz | Challenge | Intermediate |
This module explores critical ethical issues in the digital landscape. It examines the influence of digital media on daily life, the importance of safeguarding personal data online, and the presence of bias in algorithms. Through reflective activities and practical exercises, students develop a nuanced understanding of responsibility and fairness in technology.
| Impact of Digital Media | Quiz | Challenge | Advanced |
| Data Privacy Deep Dive | Quiz | Challenge | Advanced |
| Bias in Algorithms | Quiz | Challenge | Advanced |
This module equips learners with essential skills for navigating the online world. Through structured lessons, it covers crafting precise search queries to locate information efficiently and evaluating sources for reliability. Engaging activities and practical guidance foster critical thinking and enhance digital literacy for academic and personal use.
| Crafting Effective Search Queries | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| Identifying Reliable Sources | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
This module guides students in developing a practical resource focused on online safety. Through a structured process, learners will brainstorm ideas, create a Digital Safety Guide, and present their work. The module encourages applying prior knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering collaboration or independent work, and honing presentation skills.
| Creating a Digital Safety Guide | Beginner |
This module offers a foundational exploration of digital media, covering its definition, significance, and practical applications. Through lessons on digital tools, online navigation, and communication basics, students will develop essential literacy skills, learn to choose appropriate technologies, and understand safe, responsible behaviours in digital environments.
| What is Digital Media? | Quiz | Beginner | |
| Digital Tools Overview | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| Navigating Online Spaces | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| Digital Communication Basics | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| The World of the Internet | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| How Does the Internet Work? | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
This module explores essential aspects of staying secure in the digital world. It covers the importance of protecting personal information, creating strong passwords, and understanding the impact of a digital footprint. Through practical steps and engaging discussions, learners will develop critical skills to navigate online environments safely and responsibly.
| What is Personal Information? | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| Strong vs. Weak Passwords | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| What is a Digital Footprint? | Quiz | Challenge | Intermediate |
This module explores critical ethical issues in the digital landscape. It examines the influence of digital media on daily life, the importance of safeguarding personal data online, and the presence of bias in algorithms. Through reflective activities and practical exercises, students develop a nuanced understanding of responsibility and fairness in technology.
| Impact of Digital Media | Quiz | Challenge | Advanced |
| Data Privacy Deep Dive | Quiz | Challenge | Advanced |
| Bias in Algorithms | Quiz | Challenge | Advanced |
This module equips learners with essential skills for navigating the online world. Through structured lessons, it covers crafting precise search queries to locate information efficiently and evaluating sources for reliability. Engaging activities and practical guidance foster critical thinking and enhance digital literacy for academic and personal use.
| Crafting Effective Search Queries | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
| Identifying Reliable Sources | Quiz | Challenge | Beginner |
This module guides students in developing a practical resource focused on online safety. Through a structured process, learners will brainstorm ideas, create a Digital Safety Guide, and present their work. The module encourages applying prior knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering collaboration or independent work, and honing presentation skills.
| Creating a Digital Safety Guide | Beginner |
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Students will need one of these devices. Students can share in groups of 2-3 if necessary.
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