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Digital Citizenship and Online Presence

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Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship and Online Presence

Understand positive online presence

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of maintaining a positive online presence and digital footprint. They'll explore how social media can affect career opportunities and create a professional profile. This lesson is crucial as it helps students understand the long-term impact of their online actions and equips them with skills to manage their digital footprint responsibly.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand positive online presence

Materials

Projector/Screen, Internet Access, Safe Web Surfing: Top Tips for Kids and Teens Online video, Discussion Questions, Worksheet for Professional Profile Creation, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of Digital Citizenship and Online Presence.
  • Explain the importance of maintaining a positive online presence and how it can affect future opportunities.
  • Briefly outline the activities for the lesson.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to online presence and digital footprint.

Step 4

Activity: Creating a Professional Profile

15 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet for creating a professional online profile.
  • Guide students through the process of setting up a professional profile, emphasizing the importance of privacy settings and appropriate content.
  • Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet.

Step 5

Reflection and Exit Ticket

10 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about digital citizenship and online presence.
  • Distribute the exit ticket to assess their understanding of the lesson's key points.
  • Collect the exit tickets and provide feedback as needed.
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Discussion

Digital Citizenship Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on their online presence and understand the importance of maintaining a positive digital footprint.

Why is it important to maintain a positive online presence?

Discuss how future opportunities, such as college admissions and job applications, can be influenced by one's online presence.







What are some ways to ensure your online information remains private?

Encourage students to think about privacy settings, sharing personal information, and being cautious about what they post online.







How can social media affect your career opportunities?

Discuss both positive and negative impacts, such as networking opportunities versus potential employers finding inappropriate content.







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Worksheet

Professional Profile Creation Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in creating a professional online profile, focusing on privacy settings and appropriate content.

List three key points you learned from the video about online safety.

Think about the tips mentioned in the video regarding internet permanence, personal information, smartphone safety, and handling hacking.







What information should you avoid sharing on your professional profile?

Consider personal details like phone numbers, addresses, and other sensitive information.







Create a draft of your professional profile. Include a brief bio, your interests, and any achievements you would like to highlight.

Keep it professional and appropriate for future opportunities.







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Quiz

Digital Citizenship Exit Ticket

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