describe how they use digital technologies, communication tools and the internet in their lives

illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of using digital technologies, communication tools and the internet

debate the ethical and legal issues around downloading music and video content from the internet

demonstrate an understanding of respectful use of digital media texts including concepts of copyright, fair use, plagiarism and intellectual property ownership

discuss their personal safety concerns when using digital technologies, communication tools and the internet

create a charter of online rights and responsibilities for the class

describe appropriate responses to potentially harmful situations

analyse the characteristics of digital media texts which make them different from analogue media texts

demonstrate how digital media texts are published on the internet

search the internet to gather information on a specific topic of interest

compare information from various sources in order to evaluate its reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, and timeliness

create a digital image montage from images sourced online

present examples where image and video manipulation has been used in the media

represent information about a topic that is relevant to their lives in graphic format

analyse a piece of digital media text to identify the theme, purpose and audience

analyse how the choice of digital media format influences the kind of information accessed/transmitted

re-present a digital media text from one online format to another e.g. from video to blog

act as a critical consumer by presenting digital media texts that highlight bias

research the ownership of major websites and its impact on access and choice

give examples of how digital media texts can support citizenship and inform decision-making

critique the role of digital technologies, communication tools, and the internet in a democratic society

outline the opportunities and risks presented by young people’s use of social networks

document young people’s online rights – the right to information, free expression, protection of minors, and the role of parents, governments and civil society in enforcing their rights

discuss the concept of privacy and its application by young people on social networks

demonstrate how best to share personal information, express opinions, and emotions online in a responsible and respectful manner

publish an item online presenting their views on a subject or topic that is relevant to their lives

demonstrate an appropriate method for citing and referencing online-sourced material accurately

document the planning and research history of the published work