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

Curriculum Mapping

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Curriculum Area
Outcomes
Personal Growth
P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 P.7 P.8 P.9 P.10 P.11
Being a Learner
B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 B.7 B.8 B.9 B.10 B.11 B.12
Civic and Community Engagement
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11
Career Exploration
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8
Components
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5

The curriculum does not include official reference codes for individual learning outcomes, so we have assigned a code scheme to make it easier to identify and track coverage.

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

  1. Understand the fundamentals of digital media and its tools.
  2. Explore the structure and functionality of the internet and digital devices.
  3. Develop skills to protect personal information and enhance online safety.
  4. Analyse the ethical implications and societal impact of digital media.
  5. Master techniques for effective web searching and evaluating information credibility.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and categorise different types of digital media.
  2. Explain the basic functioning of the internet using a narrative of data transmission.
  3. Distinguish between personal and non-personal information and justify the need for online privacy.
  4. Create and evaluate strong passwords based on specified criteria.
  5. Analyse the impact of digital footprints on personal online presence and reputation.

What You'll Need

Student Devices

Students will need one of these devices. Students can share in groups of 2-3 if necessary.

Chromebook/Laptop/PC
Chromebook/Laptop/PC
iPad/Tablet
iPad/Tablet

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