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Curated OER

Hector's World: Heroes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students observe child safety by viewing an educational video regarding the Internet. In this digital privacy lesson, students view a short film based on a young person who falls victim to bad decisions on the Internet. Students complete...
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Other

What Students Need to Know: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This lesson unit published by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has four activities that explore the concept of privacy and prompt the discussion of privacy issues in students' own lives. The lessons refer to privacy...
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Gartner: Gartner Identifies the Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2020

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights the top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2020. Analysts presented their findings during an IT Symposium. These trends were predicted prior to the societal upheaval caused by the pandemic....
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University of British Columbia

University of Bc: Digital Tatoo: Privacy and Surveillance: Online Presence

For Students 9th - 10th
How can you take control of your digital identity? Learn about privacy in the cloud, managing your online profile, and digital dossiers. Resources include videos, quizzes, and ideas to discuss and explore.
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Harvard University

The Harvard Gazette: Trailblazing Initiative Marries Ethics, Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
First in a four-part series that taps the expertise of the Harvard community to examine the promise and potential pitfalls of the rising age of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how to humanize it. Students are asked to...
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Other

Uk Information Commissioner's Office: What Is Personal Information? [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this instructional activity, students will develop their understanding of what is meant by 'personal information' and will create a chart with their own personal information. The exercise will help them to understand how to be careful...
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Other

Uk Information Commissioner's Office: Who Needs to Know? Why? [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson, children will consider what personal information is appropriate to share and how this depends on that person's relationship with them. The exercise will help them to understand how to be careful with sharing their...
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Google

Google Applied Digital Skills: Understand Your Digital Footprint

For Students 9th - 10th
Visualize your digital footprint by recording your online actions in a spreadsheet.