Digital Citizenship Detective Training

Welcome, aspiring Digital Citizenship Detectives! This worksheet will help you hone your skills in navigating the online world safely and responsibly.

Part 1: Online Habits & Reflections

1. Approximately how much time do you spend online each day?
   
   
   

2. What are your top 3 favorite online activities or platforms?
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. What is one positive thing about being connected online?
   
   
   

4. What is one challenge or concern you have about being online?
   
   
   

Part 2: True or False? Mark 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

1. It's okay to share your password with your best friend if you trust them completely. T / F
   
   
   

2. If someone is being mean to you online, the best thing to do is ignore them and hope they stop. T / F
   
   
   

3. All information you find on a website is accurate and trustworthy. T / F
   
   
   

4. You should always get permission before sharing a photo or video of someone else online. T / F
   
   
   

5. If you see someone being cyberbullied, it's important to report it to a trusted adult. T / F
   
   
   

Part 3: Scenario Sleuthing

Read each scenario and explain what you would do as a responsible Digital Citizenship Detective.

1. Scenario: Your friend posts a picture of you online that you think is embarrassing. You ask them to take it down, but they say no.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Scenario: You receive a message from an unknown sender promising you free game currency if you click on a link and enter your login details.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Scenario: You are doing research for a school project and find an article that makes some very strong claims, but doesn't list any sources or authors.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 4: Be a Digital Citizen!

In your own words, describe three qualities of a good digital citizen.

Digital Citizenship Detective Project

Your Mission: To become an expert on a specific digital citizenship topic, investigate its challenges, and present practical solutions to help your fellow students navigate the digital world safely and ethically.

Objective: To research a digital citizenship topic, analyze its impact, and present solutions for a safe and ethical online environment.

Team: You will work in groups of 3-4 Digital Citizenship Detectives.

Project Steps:

Step 1: Choose Your Case (Topic Selection)

As a group, select ONE of the following digital citizenship topics to investigate, or propose your own topic to your teacher for approval.

• Online Privacy and Personal Information: What information is safe to share online? How can you protect your personal data?
• Identifying Fake News and Misinformation: How can you tell if information online is true or false? What are the dangers of spreading misinformation?
• Protecting Against Online Scams and Phishing: How do scammers try to trick you online? What are the red flags to watch out for?
• The Impact of Social Media on Well-being: How does social media affect our emotions and self-esteem? How can we use it in a healthy way?
• Digital Footprint and Online Reputation: What is a digital footprint? How can your online actions impact your future?
• Cyberbullying Prevention and Response: What are effective strategies to prevent cyberbullying? How should you respond if you or someone you know is cyberbullied?

Step 2: Research and Gather Evidence

Once you have your topic, conduct thorough research. Use reliable sources such as educational websites, reputable news articles, and organizational reports. Your research should answer the following questions:

• What is the problem or challenge related to your topic?
• Why is this topic important for digital citizens to understand?
• What are some real-world examples or consequences of this issue?
• What practical solutions or strategies can individuals use to address this challenge?

Tips for Research:

• Keep track of your sources.
• Look for evidence to support your claims.
• Discuss your findings with your group members.

Step 3: Prepare Your Presentation (Deliverable)

Your group will create a presentation (e.g., using slides, a poster board, or a short video) to share your findings with the class. Your presentation should be engaging, informative, and include:

• Introduction: Clearly state your chosen topic and why it's important.
• Problem/Challenge: Explain the core issue related to your topic.
• Impact/Consequences: Describe the potential effects or dangers.
• Solutions/Strategies: Provide clear, actionable advice and strategies for navigating this challenge.
• Real-world Examples: Share examples (anonymous if personal) to illustrate your points.
• Call to Action: Encourage your classmates to apply what they've learned.

Presentation Requirements:

• Visually appealing and easy to understand.
• All group members should participate in the presentation.
• Approximately 5-7 minutes in length.

Step 4: Present Your Findings

Present your project to the class. Be prepared to answer questions from your classmates and your teacher.

Important Dates:

• Topic Selection Due: [Teacher to insert date]
• Research Complete By: [Teacher to insert date]
• Presentations Begin: [Teacher to insert date]

Remember to refer to the Digital Citizenship Project Rubric to understand how your project will be assessed!

Digital Citizenship Project Rubric

Project Title: Digital Citizenship Detectives Project

Team Members: __________________________________________________

Date: __________________________

Assessment Criteria

Feedback:

Strengths:

Areas for Growth: