Web 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, informed by Mozilla's Web Literacy Map.
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Preparation
Review the activities below and decide which ones you'd like to use. Set up a discussion space your learners to share their learning and reflect on the web. Introduce yourself in the same discussion space, so we can support you better!
1. Reading the Web
See how educators adapted and commented on these activities. Special thanks to Mouse for seeding the activities.
Activity A: Kraken the Code
1
hrUnderstanding credibility
Fill in pre-activity questionnaire Try the activity on your own.
Then do it with your learners.Complete post-activity questionnaire. Activity B: Ping Kong
1
hrUnderstanding web mechanics
Fill in pre-activity questionnaire Try the activity on your own.
Then do it with your learners.Complete post-activity questionnaire. 30
minReflection
Share your reflection about the testing process and the activities.
2. Writing the Web
See how educators adapted and commented on these activities. Special thanks to Mouse and Mozilla indonesia for seeding the activities.
Activity A: Hack the News
1
hrUnderstanding remixing
Complete 2 pre-activity questionnaires:
for you and for your learnersTry the activity on your own.
Then do it with your learners.Complete 2 post-activity questionnaires:
for you and for your learnersActivity B: HTML Puzzle Boxes
1
hrUnderstanding composing for the web
Complete 2 pre-activity questionnaires:
for you and for your learnersTry the activity on your own.
Then do it with your learners.Complete 2 post-activity questionnaires:
for you and for your learners30
minReflection
Share your reflection about the testing process and the activities.
3. Participating on the Web
See how educators adapted and commented on these activities. Special thanks to Creative Commons, P2PU School of Open and WYNC Radio Rookies for seeding the activities.
Activity A: Web Chef
1
hrUnderstanding open practices
Complete 2 pre-activity questionnaires:
for you and for your learnersTry the activity on your own.
Then do it with your learners.Complete 2 post-activity questionnaires:
for you and for your learnersFINAL PROJECT
Activity B: Story of Us1
hrUnderstanding community participation
Complete 2 pre-activity questionnaires:
for you and for your learnersTry the activity on your own.
Then do it with your learners.Complete 2 post-activity questionnaires:
for you and for your learners30
minReflection
Share your reflection about the testing process and the activities.
Need help?
We offer a variety of ways to ask questions, share reflections and find help:
- Ask a question in our discussion forum
- Write us on Twitter using the hashtag #teachtheweb.
- Email teachtheweb@mozillafoundation.org
Acknowledgements
We'd like to thank the individuals and organizations who contributed their knowledge and experiences to this curriculum. THANK YOU!
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