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Digital Footprint: Safe Online Practices

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Lesson Plan

Digital Footprint: Safe Online Practices

Learn safe online practices

Students will explore the concept of digital footprints and learn strategies for maintaining privacy and safety online. This lesson is essential as it teaches students how to protect their personal information in the digital age.

Audience

Grade 9

Time

1 hour

Approach

Learn safe online practices

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Internet access, Projector, Worksheet, Discussion Questions, and Video: Safe Web Surfing: Top Tips for Kids and Teens Online

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin by asking students what they know about digital footprints. Discuss how actions online can leave a permanent record. Explain the importance of understanding what a digital footprint is and introduce the day's objectives.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Show the video Safe Web Surfing: Top Tips for Kids and Teens Online. Ensure students are attentive and ask them to note down key points.

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

Lead a discussion using the prepared questions. Encourage students to share their thoughts on the video and its content. Discuss why each tip is essential and how students can apply them in their own lives.

Step 4

Group Activity

20 mins

Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with a scenario where someone's digital footprint has caused problems. Ask them to come up with a plan to resolve the issue and present their solutions to the class.

Step 5

Reflection

5 mins

Provide students with post-it notes and ask them to write one thing they learned and one action they will take to improve their online safety. Collect the notes and discuss a few as a class.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson. Remind students of the importance of protecting their digital footprint and encourage them to share what they learned with family and friends.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide students through a thoughtful discussion on the importance of maintaining a safe digital footprint.

What are some of the key points you learned from the video?

Encourage students to mention specific tips mentioned in the video and their significance.







Why is it important to think about the permanence of what you post online?

Discuss how information stays online indefinitely and can impact future opportunities such as college and jobs.







How can you ensure your personal information remains private online?

Explore strategies such as using privacy settings, not sharing personal information, and being cautious of unknown contacts.







What steps can you take if you suspect your account has been hacked?

Review the steps mentioned in the video: changing passwords, notifying contacts, running antivirus software, and backing up data.







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Worksheet

Safe Online Practices Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on and apply the strategies for maintaining a safe digital footprint.

List three key points you learned about internet safety from the video.

Think about the tips related to the permanence of online information, privacy settings, and smartphone safety.







How can using strict privacy settings on social media protect you?

Consider how privacy settings can limit who sees your personal information and posts.







Describe a situation where sharing personal information online could be risky.

Think about potential consequences like identity theft or unwanted contact from strangers.







What are the first three steps you should take if your account gets hacked?

Refer to the steps mentioned in the video: changing passwords, notifying contacts, running antivirus software.







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