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A Day in the Life of the Jos - MediaSmarts
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6 to 8
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A Day in the Life of the Jos is an interactive educational game developed by MediaSmarts for students in grades 6-8. Through five engaging modules, students assist siblings Jo...more
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A Day in the Life of the Jos is an interactive educational game developed by MediaSmarts for students in grades 6-8. Through five engaging modules, students assist siblings Jo and Josie in navigating real-life digital dilemmas related to cyberbullying, data privacy, online reputation, privacy ethics, and verifying online information. Each scenario presents decision points where students choose actions and observe the consequences, encouraging critical thinking and ethical reasoning. The game includes a comprehensive Teacher's Guide with detailed instructions, research links, and answer keys, as well as post-activity quizzes to reinforce learning.
tag(s): cyberbullying (44), digital citizenship (110), digital literacy (39), social media (64)
In the Classroom
Assign students different "digital dilemmas" based on the game (ex., posting private info, confronting online bullying). Students prepare short arguments for or against a particular action, then hold mini debates to explore different perspectives. Have students explore the settings on common apps and websites (hypothetically or using screenshots provided by the teacher) and recommend safe privacy settings based on what they learned through Jo and Josie's experiences. Building on the "verifying online information" module, assign students to compete in small teams to check the accuracy of several online statements or images (provided by the teacher). This reinforces critical thinking about online content.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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