Digital Footprint Awareness

Christine Weeden

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Footprint Awareness

Understand digital footprints

This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the concept of a digital footprint and its long-term implications. Through engaging activities, students will learn how to manage their online presence responsibly. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of their online actions and encourages responsible digital citizenship.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand digital footprints

Materials

Discussion Questions, Digital Footprint Worksheet, and Exit Ticket Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what a digital footprint is.
Ask students if they have ever thought about their online presence.
Explain the importance of understanding digital footprints.

Step 2

Activity: Digital Footprint Mapping

20 mins

Distribute the Digital Footprint Worksheet.
Have students list their online activities and discuss how these contribute to their digital footprint.
Encourage students to think about the permanence of online actions.

Step 3

Discussion: Long-term Implications

15 mins

Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about the long-term implications of digital footprints.
Discuss real-life examples of how digital footprints have affected individuals.

Step 4

Closure: Responsible Online Presence

10 mins

Summarize key points about managing digital footprints responsibly.
Distribute the Exit Ticket Quiz to assess understanding.
Encourage students to share one thing they will change about their online behavior.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on digital footprints and their implications.

What is a digital footprint?

Discuss the concept of a digital footprint and how it is created.

Why is it important to be aware of your digital footprint?

Explore the potential long-term effects of online actions.

Can you think of any examples where a digital footprint has impacted someone's life?

Discuss real-life scenarios and their outcomes.

Worksheet

Digital Footprint Worksheet

A worksheet to help students map out their digital footprint and reflect on their online activities.

List all the online platforms you use regularly.

Think about social media, gaming, forums, etc.

What kind of information do you share on these platforms?

Consider personal information, photos, opinions, etc.

How do you think your online actions contribute to your digital footprint?

Reflect on the permanence and visibility of your online activities.