Becoming a Digital Citizen with MAD-learn
iBlock Objective:
In this iBlock, students will learn about what it means to be a digital citizen and the responsibilities that come with it. In addition, they will learn about app design and creation. Then, they’ll plan, design, create, test, and improve an app of their own to educate users on becoming a digital citizen. Students will create a pathway to digital citizenship utilizing MAD-learn’s app development platform. Finally, students will have the option to create a new mission statement for their school, incorporating elements of digital citizenship to bring the mission statement into the 21st century.
- Grade Band: 6-8
- Primary Focus: Digital Citizenship
- Secondary Focus: Computer Science & Digital Fluency
- Additional Foci: Advanced Literacy, Transferable Skills, Social-Emotional Learning
- Suggested Product Category: Mobile App Development
- Academic Alignment: Computer Science, Coding, Social Studies, ELA
- CTE Alignment: Digital Technology
Here is a sample content standard for this iBlock:
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. (NYS Next Gen. ELA: RH7 6-8)