Q4 Stop the Pirates: Poster Activity
A. poster ACTIVITY
Step 1. For this activity, you are to create a poster (or alternative artifact) with a clear message about some aspect of copyright.
- Remember, copying copy-protected music, movies, and games is stealing and harmful to the creative artists, musicians, developers, and others involved in the work.
- You can create your poster using various media, such as digital photography, drawing tools, downloaded images, and online sites.
- Check with your teacher to see if a specific application or media type should be used to create your poster.
Step 2. Sketch your poster idea digitally or offline (on paper) to brainstorm what you want the finished product to look like. Be sure to include some text that conveys your message.
Step 3. To ensure your poster has a clear message, you must include words and any images you choose. You might select one of the following ideas and incorporate it into the design of your poster:
- Describe the meaning of pirating digital works.
- Please describe how the author/creator of a digital work might be affected when someone uses their work without permission.
- Describe ways to double-check your work for possible plagiarism.
Step 4. Take digital photos or collect some public domain images for your poster. The list below contains sites to find some images in the public domain (free to use):
Step 5. Create your poster using the appropriate software. Add your signature (first name only) to verify that it is indeed your work.
- Canva Poster Maker is a good choice.
- You could also use a Word document or a Slide to create your poster.
Step 6. Add a Creative Commons License to the bottom of your poster. Refer to the sites listed on the Creative Commons page in this Quest to make your license image.
Step 7. When you have completed your poster, add it to your digital portfolio or check with your teacher about submitting it.
Image generated using Adobe Express.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
2. Digital Citizen
a. Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
b. Students demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.
c. Students safeguard their well-being by being intentional about what they do online and how much time they spend online.
d. Students take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.
3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Students use effective research strategies to find resources that support their learning needs, personal interests and creative pursuits.
6. Creative Communicator
a. Students choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
b. Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
c. Students use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.
d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.