19. Smart Cart
Note: This will be finalized the first week in Nov. and at that time will show up on the home Thing icon page. Both the old Thing 19 and this Thing 19 will show in the side menu until the end of Dec. Please keep that in mind as you plan. Thanks so much and we know you and your students will enjoy the new Thing 19.
INTRODUCTION
Want to launch a podcast, stream your gameplay, or produce your own video content? You’ll need the right gear! Building your dream media studio means shopping online, but navigating the digital marketplace requires great skill. The internet is packed with fake reviews, sketchy sellers, and hidden fees waiting to drain your budget.
In Thing 19, you are the producer in charge. You will learn what it takes to be a savvy online shopper by comparing tech specs, sniffing out counterfeit products, and mastering digital payment apps. Learn how to stretch your budget and outsmart the scammers so your studio build is a massive success!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Analyze and compare studio gear to make informed, budget-friendly purchasing decisions. [Computational Thinker]
- Identify and avoid deceptive advertising, fake reviews, and e-commerce scams. [Digital Citizen]
- Create persuasive media that considers ethical and transparent practices. {Creative Communicator}
- Protect my personal and financial information when using online checkouts and digital wallets. [Digital Citizen]
QUEST 1: MEDIA CREW Join the student media crew as you take on the challenge of using a $1,000 startup grant to purchase professional recording equipment. You’ll compare products, investigate sellers and reviews, and watch for digital red flags to ensure every purchase is smart, safe, and right for the crew. QUEST 2: AD CREATOR As the Media Club gains attention, sponsorship offers bring exciting opportunities—and important responsibilities. You’ll explore how advertising influences an audience and learn to create sponsored content that is persuasive, transparent, and worthy of your viewers’ trust. |
QUEST 3: DIGITAL DECEPTIONS As a core member of the Media Club, you’ll help protect its accounts, content, and reputation from digital deception. You’ll investigate suspicious messages, misleading clickbait, questionable giveaways, and manipulated media while learning to create engaging content your audience can trust. QUEST 4: DIGITAL WALLET As money becomes part of the Media Club’s work, you’ll need to know how to send, receive, and manage digital payments safely. You’ll explore how digital wallets work, compare payment options, and learn how to protect your personal and financial information during every transaction. |
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