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Digital Boundaries: Staying Safe Online

Lesson Plan

Digital Boundaries: Staying Safe Online

Understanding online privacy and recognizing cyberbullying

This lesson plan aims to teach students about the importance of online privacy, recognizing cyberbullying, and steps they can take to stay safe on the internet. By the end of the lesson, students will be equipped with practical knowledge and tools to protect themselves and to respond effectively to cyberbullying incidents. This lesson is crucial for the digital age as it empowers students to navigate the internet safely and responsibly.

Audience

6th-8th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understanding online privacy and recognizing cyberbullying

Materials

Computer and projector, Video: Being Safe on the Internet, Video: How to Beat Cyberbullies, and Worksheet: Digital Boundaries Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Start with a brief discussion on students' online activities. Ask questions like: What do you enjoy doing online? Have you ever felt uncomfortable or unsafe on the internet? Introduce the lesson objectives: understanding online privacy and recognizing cyberbullying.

Step 2

Video Viewing: Being Safe on the Internet

3 mins

Watch the video Being Safe on the Internet. Follow up with a quick recap of the key points: privacy settings, sharing personal information, dealing with strangers, and handling cyberbullying.

Step 3

Discussion: Online Privacy

10 mins

Facilitate a discussion on the importance of online privacy. Use questions like: What information should you keep private online? Why is it important not to share passwords? How can you adjust your privacy settings on social media? (Refer to the discussion attachment for more detailed questions.)

Step 4

Video Viewing: How to Beat Cyberbullies

5 mins

Watch the video How to Beat Cyberbullies. Recap the four steps to handle cyberbullying: privacy settings, not responding or retaliating, blocking the bully, and reporting the incident.

Step 5

Activity: Role-Playing

10 mins

In pairs, have students role-play different scenarios involving online interactions. One student can act as the person navigating a tricky situation online (e.g., receiving a friend request from a stranger, encountering a cyberbully), and the other can provide advice based on what they've learned. Rotate roles and scenarios.

Step 6

Worksheet: Digital Boundaries Worksheet

10 mins

Distribute the 'Digital Boundaries Worksheet'. Have students complete the worksheet individually. This activity will reinforce the concepts learned in the videos and discussions. (Refer to the worksheet attachment.)

Step 7

Closure

2 mins

Review the key points discussed during the lesson. Encourage students to share one new thing they've learned about online safety. Remind them to speak to a trusted adult if they ever feel unsafe online.

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Discussion

Online Privacy Discussion

This discussion aims to delve deeper into the importance of online privacy and understanding what information should remain private.

What information should you keep private online?

Explain that personal information includes full names, addresses, phone numbers, and any sensitive information that could be misused. Discuss why it is important to keep this information private to avoid identity theft and protect personal safety.







Why is it important not to share your passwords?

Discuss how sharing passwords can lead to unauthorized access to personal accounts, resulting in potential misuse of information, and stress the importance of keeping passwords secret, even from friends.







How can you adjust your privacy settings on social media?

Guide students through the process of finding privacy settings on popular social media platforms. Discuss the significance of limiting who can see their posts and personal information.







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Worksheet

Digital Boundaries Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to reinforce the key ideas of online privacy and recognizing and handling cyberbullying.

List three types of personal information that should never be shared online.

Consider information that could be used to identify or locate you.







What are two actions you can take if someone online makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe?

Think about immediate steps (e.g., stopping communication) and involving a trusted adult.







Describe the four steps to handle cyberbullying mentioned in the 'How to Beat Cyberbullies' video.

Recall the steps such as privacy settings, not responding, blocking the bully, and reporting.







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