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Teach Like MozillaWeb Literacy Basics
Learners get familiar with reading, writing and participating on the web in this six-part module. Discover the foundations of the web through production and collaboration.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives underpinning each activity are informed by Mozilla's Web Literacy Map. Complete the activities in sequence, or mix and match for your learners. Need help? Visit our discussion forum to get help and share your experience.
Section 1: Reading the Web
Kraken the Code
Understanding credibility
Learners use the Internet to solve the mystery of The Kraken, a legendary sea creature, while also learning about search terms, keywords, and how to assess the validity and relevance of web sources.
Ping Kong
Understanding web mechanics
For many, “the Internet” is an abstract and overwhelming concept. This activity challenges learners to think concretely about how the internet communicates with a computer.
Section 2: Writing the Web
Hack the News
Understanding remixing
Learners use X-Ray Goggles to remix a news website, learning about openly-licensed resources, different forms of media, and how to create something new on the Web through remixing.
HTML Puzzle Boxes
Understanding composing for the web
Learners race to sequence the paper boxes labeled with HTML tags, becoming familiar with the most common HTML tags and how to structure a web page.
Section 3: Participating on the Web
Web Chef
Understanding open practices
Learners teach their peers a skill and document the steps by making a web resource that includes properly-attributed open content.
Final Project: Story of Us
Understanding community participation
Learners tell their Story of Self, use it to reflect on what they have learned, and how they want to participate on the web and with their community going forward.
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