Digital Citizenship Crash Course

Rachel Jaffe

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship Crash Course

Understand digital citizenship principles

This lesson introduces students to the principles of digital citizenship, focusing on online safety, privacy, and respectful communication. Through interactive scenarios, students will learn to navigate the digital world responsibly. This lesson is crucial for equipping students with the skills to protect themselves and others online, fostering a safe and respectful digital environment.

Audience

6th-12th Grade Students with IEPs

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand digital citizenship principles

Materials

Discussion Questions, Scenario Worksheet, and Exit Ticket 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

Interactive Scenarios

20 mins

Distribute the Scenario Worksheet.
Have students work in pairs to discuss and solve the scenarios.
Encourage students to think about safety, privacy, and respectful communication.

Step 3

Class Discussion

10 mins

Reconvene as a class to discuss the scenarios.
Use the Discussion Questions to guide the conversation.
Highlight key points about online safety and respectful communication.

Step 4

Conclusion and Exit Ticket

10 mins

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
Distribute the Exit Ticket Quiz to assess understanding.
Collect the quizzes for review.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guided questions to facilitate a class discussion on digital citizenship.

What does digital citizenship mean to you?

Encourage students to think about their online behavior and interactions.

Why is online safety important?

Discuss the potential risks and how to mitigate them.

How can we ensure respectful communication online?

Explore strategies for maintaining respect in digital interactions.

Worksheet

Scenario Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios for students to discuss and solve, focusing on digital citizenship principles.

Scenario 1: You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. What do you do?

Consider privacy and safety.

Scenario 2: You see a classmate being bullied online. How do you respond?

Think about respectful communication and support.

Scenario 3: You want to share a photo of a friend online. What should you consider?

Reflect on privacy and consent.