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Digital Citizenship: Navigating Safely Online

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Matt Carlson

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship: Navigating Safely Online

Understand principles of responsible online behavior

This lesson explores the principles of responsible online behavior and internet safety. Students will engage in discussions, role-playing scenarios, and activities to understand how to navigate online spaces safely and respectfully. This lesson is essential to help students develop the skills necessary for safe and ethical digital interactions.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand principles of responsible online behavior

Materials

Digital Citizenship Discussion Guide, Digital Citizenship Presentation Slides, Internet Safety Worksheet, and Role-Playing Scenario Cards

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about what students already know about digital citizenship and internet safety. Introduce the topic and explain the importance of responsible online behavior.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

Use the provided discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about the key principles of digital citizenship. Ensure that all students contribute and share their thoughts.

Step 3

Role-Playing Scenarios

20 mins

Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with role-playing scenario cards. Have each group act out their scenarios and discuss the best course of action for each situation.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Hand out the Internet Safety Worksheet. Have students complete the worksheet individually. This will reinforce the concepts discussed in the lesson.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Conclude the lesson with a quick recap of what was learned. Answer any remaining questions and encourage students to practice responsible online behavior.

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Digital Citizenship Presentation Slides

Presentation slides for the Digital Citizenship lesson including talking notes.

Slide 1: Introduction

Title: Digital Citizenship: Navigating Safely Online

  • Begin with a brief discussion about what students already know about digital citizenship and internet safety.
  • Introduce the topic and explain the importance of responsible online behavior.

Talking Notes:

  • Welcome everyone to today’s lesson on Digital Citizenship.
  • Let’s start by discussing what you already know about digital citizenship and internet safety.
  • Can anyone share their thoughts?

Slide 2: Importance of Digital Citizenship

Title: Why Digital Citizenship Matters

  • Discuss the importance of responsible online behavior.
  • Highlight the increasing use of the internet in daily life.

Talking Notes:

  • Responsible online behavior is crucial in today’s digital age.
  • We use the internet for various purposes, including education, communication, and entertainment.
  • It’s important to navigate these online spaces safely and respectfully.

Slide 3: Key Principles

Title: Key Principles of Digital Citizenship

  • Respect: Treat others respectfully.
  • Protect: Safeguard personal information.
  • Educate: Understand digital tools and platforms.

Talking Notes:

  • Let’s look at some key principles of digital citizenship.
  • Respect: Always treat others respectfully online, just as you would in person.
  • Protect: Be cautious with your personal information; think before sharing.
  • Educate: Seek to understand the digital tools and platforms you use.

Slide 4: Discussion Questions

Title: Discussion Time

  • What does it mean to be a responsible digital citizen?
  • Can you give an example of a situation where someone might need to practice good digital citizenship?
  • Why is it important to protect your personal information online?

Talking Notes:

  • Let’s dive into some discussion questions to further understand these concepts.
  • What does it mean to be a responsible digital citizen?
  • Can anyone provide an example of a situation requiring good digital citizenship?
  • Why is protecting personal information online so important?

Slide 5: Role-Playing Scenarios

Title: Role-Playing Scenarios

  • You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. What should you do?
  • You see a classmate being bullied online. How can you respond?
  • A website asks for your personal information to create an account. What should you be aware of?

Talking Notes:

  • Now, let’s break into small groups and explore some role-playing scenarios.
  • Each group will act out a scenario and discuss the best course of action.
  • Scenario 1: You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. What should you do?
  • Scenario 2: You see a classmate being bullied online. How can you respond?
  • Scenario 3: A website asks for your personal information to create an account. What should you be aware of?

Slide 6: Worksheet Activity

Title: Internet Safety Worksheet

  • List three ways you can protect your personal information online.
  • Explain what you would do if you encountered cyberbullying.
  • What are some red flags that a website might not be secure?

Talking Notes:

  • Let’s move on to our worksheet activity.
  • Please complete the worksheet individually.
  • This will help reinforce the concepts we’ve discussed.
  • Question 1: List three ways you can protect your personal information online.
  • Question 2: Explain what you would do if you encountered cyberbullying.
  • Question 3: What are some red flags that a website might not be secure?

Slide 7: Closure

Title: Summary and Q&A

  • Recap what was learned.
  • Answer any remaining questions.
  • Encourage responsible online behavior.

Talking Notes:

  • To wrap up, let’s quickly recap what we’ve learned today.
  • Does anyone have any questions or need further clarification on any points?
  • Remember to practice responsible online behavior moving forward.
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