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Digital Citizenship and Social Media Impact

Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship and Social Media Impact

Understanding digital citizenship

This lesson plan is designed to teach a high school senior about the importance of digital citizenship, focusing on the dangers of posting on social media and its lasting impact. Through a series of activities, including a video, discussions, and a quiz, the student will explore how online actions can affect themselves and others. This lesson is crucial in helping students navigate the digital world responsibly and understand the permanence of their online presence.

Audience

1 male high school senior

Time

3 twenty-minute sessions

Approach

Restorative Practices

Materials

Video: Safe Web Surfing: Top Tips for Kids and Teens Online, Worksheet: Digital Citizenship Reflection, Quiz: Social Media Impact, and Answer Key: Social Media Impact Quiz

Step 1

Introduction to Digital Citizenship

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what digital citizenship means.
  • Ask the student to share any personal experiences or thoughts about social media use.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion on Social Media Impact

10 mins

  • Engage in a restorative discussion about how social media posts can impact various layers of people around them.
  • Use guided questions to explore the student's understanding and feelings about the topic.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Complete the 'Digital Citizenship Reflection' worksheet.
  • Encourage the student to think critically about their online presence and its effects.

Step 5

Quiz on Social Media Impact

10 mins

  • Administer the 'Social Media Impact' quiz to assess understanding.
  • Review answers using the provided answer key.

Step 6

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage the student to reflect on how they can apply what they've learned to their own social media use.
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Worksheet

Digital Citizenship Reflection

This worksheet encourages students to reflect on their online behavior and its impact on themselves and others.

Describe a time when you posted something online that you later regretted. What were the consequences?








How can you ensure that your online presence reflects your values?








List three ways you can protect your privacy online.








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Quiz

Social Media Impact Quiz

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