Digital Citizenship Discussion

This discussion is designed to build on your understanding of digital citizenship by exploring your personal experiences with digital platforms. We'll talk about how to remain safe online, show respect to others, and protect our personal information. Below, you'll find a series of prompts, questions, and follow-up points to guide our conversation.

Discussion Guidelines

1. Respect: Ensure that everyone's views and experiences are respected. Listen actively when others are speaking.
2. Participation: Share your honest experiences and thoughts without fear of judgment.
3. Privacy: Do not share any personal information that could compromise your privacy.

Discussion Questions

1. Personal Experiences:

   • What are some of your first memories of using digital devices or social media?
   • Can you share an experience where you felt safe or unsafe online?

   
   
   
   

2. Privacy Awareness:

   • How do you decide what personal information to share online?
   • Have you ever come across a situation where someone shared too much information online? What happened?

   
   
   
   

3. Respect in Digital Spaces:

   • What does respectful communication look like on a digital platform?
   • How do you react when you encounter negative or hurtful comments online?

   
   
   
   

4. Digital Behavior Best Practices:

   • What are some safe online behaviors you practice regularly?
   • If you were to give advice to a friend about digital safety, what would you say?

   
   
   
   

Follow-Up Points

• Analyze a Scenario: Think about a digital scenario we discussed in class. What could have been done differently to ensure everyone’s safety and privacy?

• Role-Playing: Consider a short role-playing scenario where you help a friend decide what information is safe to share online.

• Group Brainstorm: As a group, brainstorm a list of

Digital Citizenship Activity

This activity is designed to give you a hands-on experience identifying safe and unsafe online behaviors. You will work through different scenarios and engage in role-playing to practice making decisions that promote digital safety and respectful communication.

Activity Instructions

1. Scenario Exploration:

   • You will be presented with a series of digital scenarios. Each scenario describes a situation that could occur online (e.g., sharing personal information, encountering disrespectful comments, or witnessing cyberbullying).
   • For each scenario, decide if the behavior is safe or unsafe. Write a short explanation of why you made that choice.
     
     
     

2. Role-Playing Session:

   • In small groups, choose one of the scenarios and create a short role-playing skit. Use the skit to demonstrate how to respond in a safe and respectful way in that situation.
   • After each skit, discuss as a class what went well and what could be improved.

3. Group Reflection:

   • Write down one new idea or tip you learned today about safe digital behavior. Share it with the class during a brief wrap-up discussion.
     
     
     

Materials Needed

• Printed scenarios (provided by your teacher or available on a shared screen).
• Paper and pens for writing your thoughts and responses.

Follow-Up Questions

• What signs indicate an online behavior might be unsafe?
• How can you help a friend who is unsure about what information is safe to share online?
• Can you think of additional strategies for promoting respectful communication online?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Enjoy the activity and remember: your digital actions matter. Let’s work together to create a safe and respectful online world!