Q3 The Digital Shield: Introduction
Protecting Your Legacy
Checkout what the Hero Lab Director & Founder has to tell you about this final mission by playing the video below. Think about how you and your squad will implement his core criteria.
Direct link (58 sec.)
Hero Goals
I can:
- Scan for Network Interference: Identify the System Glitches and risks associated with operating within various Digital Hubs (social media platforms).
- Analyze the Mission Impact: Evaluate real-world scenarios to understand how a hero’s actions online create a permanent signal (digital footprint).
- Defend the Hero Code: Take and support a strategic position on the use of Digital Hubs, ensuring they align with your real-world values and Digital Motto.
- Deploy Identity Shields: Identify and implement "Hero Hacks" and responsible-conduct strategies to protect your Secret Identity and lead with integrity.
Digital Selves
While playing the video below, imagine the teens in the video as part of the hero squad.
- What would their Power Signature or Hero Persona be?
- What would their Hero Persona think about the way they are using social media?
With your squad or whole class, discuss the questions above once the video has ended.
Direct link (5:28 min.)
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
Empowered Learner
1a Students connect their learning needs, strengths and interests to their goals and use technology to help achieve them and reflect on their progress.
1c Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
Digital Citizen
2b. Students demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.
2c. Students safeguard their well-being by being intentional about what they do online and how much time they spend online.
Websites and Documents
Videos from Outside Sources
- Teen Voices: Who Are You on Social Media? (5:28 min.)