Series

Ruff Ruffman: Humble Media Genius

22 episodes

Very short videos, one to five minutes, hosted by the cartoon dog Ruff Ruffman and aimed squarely at how children use the internet. The best of them make something invisible visible: a sing-along explaining what an algorithm is and why you keep being shown more of what you already watched; search engines treated as detective work, where you choose your words and then check whether the top result deserves your trust; a case for setting the phone down when attention matters most. Also here: a few environment shorts and the "Ask Ruff Ruffman" comedy segments, which are pure silliness.

what this series covers

What Ruff Ruffman: Humble Media Genius covers

22 episodes in the library, tagged for 1st–5th. Heaviest coverage: Technology, Media Arts and For Fun. Between them they line up with 22 distinct standards across 4 frameworks.

Episodes per grade

1st: 3
2nd: 16
3rd: 22
4th: 22
5th: 16

Episodes per subject

Technology: 13
Media Arts: 8
For Fun: 6
Science: 2

NGSS (Science) 1

K-ESS3-3Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

National Core Arts 9

MA:Re7.1.4aIdentify, describe, and explain how messages are created by components in media artworks.
MA:Cn11.1.4bExamine and interact appropriately with media arts tools and environments, considering ethics, rules, and fairness.
MA:Re8.1.4Determine and explain reactions and interpretations to a variety of media artworks, considering their purpose and context.
MA:Cn11.1.3aIdentify how media artworks and ideas relate to everyday and cultural life and can influence values and online behavior.
MA:Cn11.1.4aExplain verbally and/or in media artworks, how media artworks and ideas relate to everyday and cultural life, such as fantasy and reality, and technology use.
MA:Pr6.1.4aExplain the presentation conditions, and fulfill a role and processes in presenting or distributing media artworks.

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MA:Re7.1.2bIdentify and describe how a variety of media artworks create different experiences.
MA:Re7.1.3aIdentify and describe how messages are created by components in media artworks.
MA:Re9.1.4Identify and apply basic criteria for evaluating and improving media artworks and production processes, considering context.

ISTE (Technology) 9

ISTE.1.3.bEvaluate information: judge digital content for accuracy, credibility, bias, and relevance.
ISTE.1.2.aDigital footprint: manage your digital identity and make safe, legal, and ethical choices online.
ISTE.1.2.bOnline interactions: treat people online with empathy and contribute responsibly to shared spaces.
ISTE.1.2.cSafeguard well-being: be intentional about what you do online and how much time you spend there.
ISTE.1.2.dDigital privacy: protect personal data and keep your accounts and devices secure.
ISTE.1.3.aEffective research strategies: use digital tools to find resources that support what you are learning.

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ISTE.1.1.dTechnology fundamentals: understand how the technology you use works, and try out new tools confidently.
ISTE.1.2Digital Citizen: students recognize their responsibilities and opportunities for contributing positively to digital communities.
ISTE.1.5.dAlgorithmic thinking: put steps in order to solve a problem, and recognize what can be automated.

CSTA (Computer Science) 3

1A-NI-04Explain what passwords are and why we use them, and use strong passwords to protect devices and information from unauthorized access.
1B-NI-04Model how information is broken down into smaller pieces, transmitted as packets through multiple devices over networks and the Internet, and reassembled at the destination.
1B-NI-05Discuss real-world cybersecurity problems and how personal information can be protected.

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