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Digital Citizenship Compass

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Joy Alice Sundaram

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship Compass

Students will learn to promote responsible online behavior, critically evaluate digital information, and understand their digital footprint.

In an increasingly connected world, students need to develop strong digital citizenship skills to navigate online interactions safely, ethically, and responsibly. This lesson empowers them to make informed decisions and protect their digital well-being.

Audience

High School Students (Grades 9-12)

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Scenario-based discussions and case studies.

Materials

  • Digital Citizenship Slides, - Digital Dilemmas Discussion Guide, - My Digital Footprint Project Guide, - Whiteboard or projector, and - Markers or pens

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

  • Review all generated materials: Digital Citizenship Lesson Plan, Digital Citizenship Slides, Digital Dilemmas Discussion Guide, and My Digital Footprint Project Guide.
  • Ensure projector/whiteboard is set up for displaying slides.
  • Print or prepare to share the Digital Dilemmas Discussion Guide and My Digital Footprint Project Guide.

Step 1

Warm-Up: Online Life Check-In (10 minutes)

10 minutes

  • Begin by asking students to think about their daily online activities. (5 minutes)
  • Facilitate a brief class discussion on the positive and negative aspects of being online. (5 minutes)
    • Teacher Tip: Encourage open sharing while reminding students about respecting privacy.

Step 2

Introduction to Digital Citizenship (15 minutes)

15 minutes

  • Present the Digital Citizenship Slides (Slides 1-5) to introduce key concepts of digital citizenship: responsible use, critical evaluation, and digital footprint.
  • Define and discuss each concept with examples relevant to high school students.
  • Encourage students to ask questions and share initial thoughts.

Step 3

Scenario-Based Discussion: Digital Dilemmas (20 minutes)

20 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups (3-4 students).
  • Distribute the Digital Dilemmas Discussion Guide.
  • Each group will discuss 1-2 scenarios, focusing on ethical decision-making and consequences. (10 minutes)
  • Bring the class back together for a brief whole-group sharing of insights from the discussions. (10 minutes)
    • Teacher Tip: Emphasize that there isn't always one
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Slide Deck

Digital Citizenship Compass

Navigating Your Digital World Responsibly


High School | Grades 9-12


Homeroom, Civics, Tech Education Class

Welcome students and introduce the topic of Digital Citizenship. Explain that today's lesson will help them navigate the online world responsibly.

What is Digital Citizenship?

Definition: The responsible and ethical use of technology.


It's about being a good citizen in the online world, just like you are in your community!

Ask students what 'citizenship' means in a real-world context. Then, transition to what it means in the 'digital' world.

Responsible Online Behavior

  • Respectful Communication: Be kind, thoughtful, and inclusive in your online interactions.
  • Privacy Protection: Guard your personal information and respect the privacy of others.
  • Avoiding Cyberbullying: Stand up against online harassment and report it when you see it.
  • Digital Etiquette: Understand and practice appropriate behavior in various online spaces.

Discuss examples of responsible online behavior, such as respectful communication, protecting privacy, and avoiding cyberbullying. Emphasize the idea of thinking before posting.

Critical Evaluation of Information

  • Fact-Checking: Always verify information from multiple reliable sources.
  • Source Credibility: Consider who created the content and their potential biases.
  • Identifying Misinformation: Learn to spot fake news, clickbait, and misleading content.
  • Think Before You Share: Don't spread information without confirming its accuracy.

Explain the importance of evaluating sources. Discuss how misinformation spreads and the skills needed to identify credible information. Use examples like fake news or misleading social media posts.

Understanding Your Digital Footprint

  • What is it? The trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet.
  • Permanent Record: Most online actions can be stored indefinitely.
  • Impact on Future: Your digital footprint can influence college admissions, job opportunities, and personal reputation.
  • Curate Your Image: Actively manage your online presence to reflect positively on yourself.

Introduce the concept of a digital footprint. Discuss how everything they do online leaves a trace and how this can impact their future. Talk about positive and negative footprints.

Time for Digital Dilemmas!

What would you do?


Work in groups to discuss real-life online scenarios and practice making ethical decisions.

Transition to the discussion activity. Explain that they will be working in groups to tackle real-world digital dilemmas.

Your Next Step: Project Time!

You will be creating your very own Digital Footprint Project!


Let's get started on becoming awesome digital citizens!

Conclude by telling students what to prepare for their assignment.

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Discussion

Digital Dilemmas Discussion Guide

Welcome, digital citizens! In this activity, you will work in small groups to discuss some common online scenarios. There are no

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Project Guide

My Digital Footprint Project Guide

Objective

To understand what a digital footprint is and to develop a plan for managing your own digital presence responsibly.

Project Description

In this project, you will explore the concept of a digital footprint and analyze your own online presence. You will then create a personal

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