School Courseware: Intermediate Level

Welcome to the new S.U.R.E. courseware on digital media and information literacy, digital safety and digital wellness!

This new courseware aims to equip our students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex information landscape in today’s digital age. S.U.R.E. stands for Source, Understand, Research and Evaluate, which are key concepts that will be covered in the first part of the courseware under “Information Literacy”.

To facilitate different learning styles, the educational resources cover a range of materials in different formats, including videos, case studies, infographics and presentation slides. These materials can be used in blended learning approach, allowing students to work at their own pace and access them any time or facilitated by teachers in the classroom.

Teachers are welcome to contact us at sure@nlb.gov.sg if you have queries on the new courseware as well as for suggested answers to the various activities in each module.

The Roadmap

We will be introducing new modules related to “Digital Wellness” and “Digital Safety”. These topics include digital identity, online risks, cyber relationships and online ethics. Be sure to stay tuned for these additions to our S.U.R.E. courseware! You can also email us if you would like to be updated when the modules are ready.

S.U.R.E. framework
PART 1 - Using the S.U.R.E. framework (Intermediate Level)

Module IL1 - Source

We encounter a wide range of information in our day to day lives. Amidst this information overload, it can be difficult to determine which sources are accurate or reliable. Watch this video on how to identify the sources of information and make informed decisions.

Check out the video here.

Activity

You’ve learnt all about recognising the different types of sources and checking their reliability! Take a look at this news article about the Genting Highlands landslide.

Is it a primary, secondary or tertiary source – and what criteria did you use to identify this?

Learn the S.U.R.E. steps to more effective research in the infographic below. Download the Infographic here.

Module IL2 - Understand

In this topic, you will:

Explore the differences between fact and opinion

Identify some of the criteria that we can use to differentiate between the two

Download the PDF slides here.

Activity

Take a look at this this article. Is the information in this article a fact or an opinion?

Module IL3 - Research

In this topic, you will learn how to collate relevant information by picking the right keywords and platform

Download the PDF slides here.

Module IL4 - Evaluate

In this topic, you will:

Evaluate new information or ideas against prior knowledge

Identify the criteria you need to make informed decisions

Download the PDF slides here.

Activity

Read this article about Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media company Twitter.

What is the author’s intention in writing this piece?

What criteria did you use to determine the purpose? Is this source biased?

Module IL5 - Synthesise

Learn about synthesising information from different sources, and understand how to use resources with different points of view to create effective, well-rounded arguments.

Download the PDF slides here.
Digital Safety
PART 2 - Digital Safety (Intermediate Level)

Module DS1 - Digital Footprint

In this topic, you will:

Learn about how using the Internet can leave behind a digital footprint

Explore the concept of your online identity

Download the PDF slides here.

Module DS2 - Personal Data and Privacy

In this topic, you will:

Explore the concept of data privacy

Learn about what you can do to protect your data

Download the PDF slides here.

Module DS3 - Managing Your Digital Footprint

Learn how to trace and manage your own digital footprint

Set your own boundaries with regards to how much you should share online

Download the PDF slides here.

Module DS4 - Online Risks

Download the infographic here.

Check out our video here.

Module DS5 - Managing Risks

Let’s learn about how you can manage the personal information available about you online!

Download the PDF slides here.

Module DS6: Creating Safe Digital Environments

Learn how youths can be empowered to create safe spaces.

Download the article here.

Check out our video here.

Module DS7: Understanding Deepfake Technologies

Understand more about deepfake technology and learn how to verify information when it comes to deepfake technologies on the internet.

Download the PDF slides here.

Learn about the dangers of deepfakes! Download the infographic here.
Digital Wellness
PART 3 - Digital Wellness (Intermediate Level)

Module DW1- Online Persona

When it comes to the internet, we all have different identities – this is what we call our online identity. How do we build an online identity that feels more positive and authentic to ourselves?

Check out the video here:

Module DW2 - Positive Online Habits

In this topic, you will:

Explore the concept of digital wellness

Learn more about how to deal with doomscrolling

Download the PDF slides HERE.

Module DW3 - Interact, Collaborate, Share

Let’s learn how to communicate well with others online!

Download the PDF slides here.

Module DW4 – Cyber Relationships

Read our article on how to build safe and rewarding friendships online. Download the article here.

Module DW5 -Navigating Generative AI

Gain a basic understanding of how Generative AI works and the issues arising from this new technology.

Read the article here: https://go.gov.sg/sure-courseware-dw5art-int

Read the infographic here: https://go.gov.sg/sure-courseware-dw5info-int

Check out our video here.

Module DW6 -Understanding Copyright

What’s the difference between ownership, copyright, licensing and trademarks? How can we use digital materials responsibly?

Download the infographic here: https://go.gov.sg/sure-courseware-dw6info-int

Download the slides here: https://go.gov.sg/sure-courseware-dw6ppt-int