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Use these resources to introduce your child to digital concepts and technology.
Check out our playlist for a collection of short videos/podcasts on technology.
Check out our learning package for more insights into digital concepts.
Check out our S.U.R.E.vivor series for more information on how to assess the reliability of information.
Playlist
A collection of short videos/podcasts to spark your interests in digital and tech concepts.
Understanding Memes! | S.U.R.E.vivor
Are you curious about memes? Learn the history of memetic culture, how to make your very own meme, and how to ensure you stay safe online by being informed and fact-checking information.
Our S.U.R.Evivor series promotes the importance of fact-checking. The acronym stands for Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate—four concepts for children to keep in mind when assessing the reliability of information.
STUDENT TUTORIAL: Make a Meme (5:15)
Do you want to create and post your very own meme on social media? Watch this tutorial video to learn how to use your own creativity and make some memes!
Source: STUDENT TUTORIAL: Make a Meme (2020, May 26). National Library Board, Singapore. Retrieved 2022, September 22.
Why Do Memes Matter? - Glad You Asked S1 (19:00)
How are memes created? What makes them popular and viral? How do they impact the political world? Check out this video to understand the memetic culture even more by discovering how memes have been used for advertising, political messaging, and disinformation all across the world.
Source: Why Do Memes Matter? - Glad You Asked S1 (2019, October 8). National Library Board, Singapore. Retrieved 2022, September 19.
How COVID memes can spread misinformation | Is This Legit? (4:34)
How do we ensure we understand the context surrounding viral memes? Check out this video to find out why and how memes are used to spread misinformation, and how to fact check them.
Source: How COVID memes can spread misinformation | Is This Legit? (2022, March 21). National Library Board, Singapore. Retrieved 2022, September 19.
Become Digitally Savvy!
Learn how to keep yourself safe online as you explore all the information available out there. Become even more digitally savvy through our curated resources for you below.
My Favourite Days | Storytime (12:54)
Drones! Robots! And more! Be enchanted by how augmented reality enhances this charming story. Try it yourself and see the pages come alive with your smartphone.
Source: My Favourite Days | Storytime (2021, December 25). National Library Board, Singapore. Retrieved 2022, January 26.
How 3D Printers Work | How Things Work with Kamri Noel (2:43)
Do you know how 3D printers work? Join Kamri Noel, as she goes on a quest to understand her 3D printer with the help of a Nat Geo expert.
Source: How 3D Printers Work | How Things Work with Kamri Noel (2018, November 6). Nat Geo Kids. Retrieved 2022, January 26.
Learning from Scratch - EP1 (6:30)
Create your very own maze game using Scratch! Learn what programming is and get started on Scratch.
Source: Learning From Scratch - EP1 (2020, December 23). Government Technology Agency of Singapore. Retrieved 2022, January 26.
LEARNING PACKAGE
Spark your child’s curiosity in digital literacy through engaging activities and articles.
Stay Curious with Your Child: Make a Stop Motion Masterpiece!
With mobile phone camera technology becoming increasingly robust, why not take advantage of our digital devices to bring the family together. Learn how to film a simple short motion video with your child using their favourite toys as subjects! Check it out! Source:https://childrenandteens.nlb.gov.sg/diy-resources/primary/stay-curious-with-your-child (,). National Library Board. Retrieved 2022, January 26