Digital Dialogues: Navigating Online Communication

Brian Millea

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Dialogues: Navigating Online Communication

Understand online communication nuances

This lesson introduces students to the nuances of online communication, emphasizing safe and respectful interactions in digital spaces. Students will learn about the impact of tone and word choice in text-based communication. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to communicate effectively and respectfully online, fostering a positive digital environment.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand online communication nuances

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Online Communication Scenarios, and Quiz: Understanding Tone and Word Choice

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on how students communicate online (e.g., texting, social media).
Ask students to share examples of online communication they use daily.

Step 2

Discussion: Online Communication

10 mins

Use the discussion questions to explore the importance of tone and word choice in online communication.
Encourage students to share personal experiences where tone was misunderstood.

Step 3

Activity: Online Communication Scenarios

15 mins

Distribute the worksheet with different online communication scenarios.
In pairs, students analyze the scenarios and discuss how tone and word choice can change the message.
Share findings with the class.

Step 4

Quiz: Understanding Tone and Word Choice

10 mins

Administer the quiz to assess students' understanding of tone and word choice in online communication.
Review answers as a class, discussing any misconceptions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points about online communication.
Ask students to reflect on how they will apply these skills in their own digital interactions.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Online Communication

A set of questions to guide a discussion on the nuances of online communication, focusing on tone and word choice.

Why is tone important in online communication?

Discuss how tone can change the meaning of a message and lead to misunderstandings.

Can you think of a time when your message was misunderstood online?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and what they learned from them.

How can we ensure our online communication is respectful?

Explore strategies like re-reading messages before sending and considering the recipient's perspective.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Online Communication Scenarios

A worksheet with scenarios for students to analyze the impact of tone and word choice in online communication.

Read the scenario: 'Hey, can you do this for me?' How might this be interpreted differently based on tone?

Scenario: 'I guess that's fine.' What tone does this convey, and how could it be misinterpreted?

How would you rephrase 'Whatever, do what you want' to sound more positive?

Quiz

Quiz: Understanding Tone and Word Choice