1.6 – Module Project and Reflection
How can we use digital tools to build strong communities?
A community is a group of people who live, work, or learn together. We all live in communities. An important goal of Civics education is to help people become active members of their communities and work to make the communities better.
In small groups, discuss these questions:
1. How can people make their communities better? Some examples to get you started:
- Provide help at schools and libraries
- Clean the parks
- Contact the mayor’s office if a corner needs a traffic light
- Others?
2. Digital tools like WhatsApp, Zoom, and Gmail help people stay connected. We can use them to share ideas, plan events, and learn together. For example, when people use these tools, they can:
- Talk with others in their neighborhood or school
- Help plan a community project or event
- Share news or information quickly
- Others?
What are some examples from your own lives?
Big Questions
We are at the end of Module 1! Based on your learning, how would you answer these questions? Be prepared to discuss or write a brief response to one/both of them to share with your class. (You can use WhatsApp or Gmail.)
Question #1: How does studying history and civics help us understand United States society today?
Question #2: What are some digital tools we can use to find, create, and communicate information?
Now that you have completed the module, read each objective again as a class.
Rate yourself from 1-5 on how well you can do it now.
Compare this number to your number from the beginning of the module. How much have you learned?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I don’t know how to do this at all. | I know how to do this a little. | I have some idea how to do this. | I mostly understand how to do this. | I understand this so well, I can explain it to someone else. |
Learning Objectives
- I can install and use mobile apps.
- I can send and receive emails.
- I can create and use digital accounts as a personal and study tool.
- I can perform basic internet navigation tasks.
Technology Concepts
- I can locate, open, and recognize the following apps on a mobile device, including Gmail, Zoom, and WhatsApp.
- I can install a new app, recognizing whether or not an app is free or includes in-app purchases.
- I can send, receive, and respond to messages in WhatsApp.
- I can open and reply to an email.
- I can create and send an email, including recipient address, subject, and message.
- I can create an account on a website or app using a professional username and a strong password, or log in using a third-party account, such as Google.
Extend Your Learning!
- To learn more about using Gmail, check out this resource: Gmail Account: Northstar Lesson Plan
- To take assessments and to earn industry-recognized certificates in digital literacy topics, visit Northstar Digital Literacy: https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/
