Digital Citizenship 101

Amber Morneweg

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship 101

Responsible online behavior

In this lesson, students will learn the importance of responsible online behavior and digital literacy. The lesson will cover key topics such as online safety, privacy, and respectful communication. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the necessary skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly, fostering a positive online presence and protecting their personal information.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Responsible online behavior

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet on Online Safety, Quiz on Digital Citizenship, and Answer Key for Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what digital citizenship means.
Ask students to share their experiences with online interactions.

Step 2

Online Safety Discussion

10 mins

Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about online safety.
Encourage students to think about how they can protect their personal information online.

Step 3

Privacy and Respectful Communication

10 mins

Discuss the importance of privacy settings on social media platforms.
Talk about the impact of respectful communication and how it affects online relationships.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Distribute the worksheet on online safety.
Have students complete the worksheet individually or in pairs.

Step 5

Quiz on Digital Citizenship

5 mins

Administer the quiz to assess students' understanding of the lesson.
Collect the quizzes for grading.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to apply what they've learned in their daily online interactions.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on online safety and digital citizenship.

What does it mean to be a good digital citizen?

Discuss the characteristics of a responsible online user.

How can you protect your personal information online?

Explore strategies for maintaining privacy and security.

Why is respectful communication important online?

Consider the impact of words and actions in digital interactions.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Online Safety

A worksheet to reinforce concepts of online safety and privacy.

List three ways to protect your personal information online.

Think about privacy settings and secure passwords.

What should you do if you encounter cyberbullying?

Consider reporting and blocking options.

Quiz

Quiz on Digital Citizenship

Answer Key

Answer Key for Quiz

The answer key for the digital citizenship quiz, providing correct answers and explanations.

What is one way to ensure your online privacy?

Use strong, unique passwords
Using strong, unique passwords helps protect your accounts from unauthorized access.

Why is it important to communicate respectfully online?

It helps maintain positive relationships
Respectful communication helps maintain positive relationships and creates a safe online environment.