Understanding Culture, Society & Politics, Module 14: Digital Technology and the Web
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Published on 2022 June 9th

Description: This UCSP class module discusses the internet as a current and decisive element in globalization. Most of the issues we associate with the internet stem from issues of power and freedom. This module motivates reflection on the individual as part of the digital community and how we should affirm our rights and responsibilities in this shared space as digital citizens.

Objective: Objectives ● Define and explain digital technology and the internet; ● Think critically about their social engagements in the digital sphere; and ● Engage in fruitful discussion and action regarding the topic; ● Define and understand the importance of responsible digital citizenship; ● Formulate ways to participate politically through digital means; and ● Engage critically with other digital citizens who have different notions of digital citizenship.

Education Type	K to 12
Grade Level	Grade 11, Grade 12
Learning Area
Content/Topic	Looking back at Human Biocultural and Social Evolution New challenges to human adaptation and social change
Intended Users	Educators
Competencies	Trace the biological and cultural evolution of early to modern humans Explore the significance of human material remains and artefactual evidence in interpreting cultural and social, including political and economic, processes Recognize national, local, and specialized museums, and archaeological and historical sites as venues to appreciate and reflect on the complexities of biocultural and social evolution as part of being and becoming human Explore the significance of human material remains and artefactual evidence in interpreting cultural and social, including political and economic, processes Describe how human societies adapt to new challenges in the physical, social, and cultural environment

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