Digital Kid, Smart Kid

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Kid, Smart Kid

Understand digital citizenship

In this engaging lesson, students will explore the basics of digital citizenship. They will learn about online safety, the impact of cyberbullying, and the importance of respectful communication in the digital world. This lesson aims to equip young learners with essential skills to navigate the digital age responsibly and safely.

Audience

Believers (ages 7-8)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand digital citizenship

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Printable Cards: Dos and Don'ts, Handout: Digital Safety, and Worksheet: Digital Citizenship Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic of digital citizenship.
Discuss the importance of being safe and respectful online.
Explain that today's lesson will cover online safety, cyberbullying, and digital manners.

Step 2

Activity 1: Dos and Don'ts

15 mins

Distribute the printable cards with different online behaviors.
Have students categorize the behaviors into 'Do' and 'Don't'.
Discuss the reasons why certain behaviors are safe or unsafe, respectful or disrespectful.

Step 3

Discussion: Online Safety and Cyberbullying

15 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided discussion questions.
Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts.
Emphasize the importance of talking to a trusted adult if they encounter anything uncomfortable online.

Step 4

Activity 2: Role-Playing Scenarios

15 mins

Provide students with the worksheet that includes different digital citizenship scenarios.
Have students work in pairs to role-play each scenario and decide on the best actions to take.
Share responses with the class and discuss.

Step 5

Conclusion

5 mins

Recap the key points covered in the lesson.
Remind students of the importance of online safety and respectful communication.
Distribute the digital safety handout for students to take home.

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Worksheet

Dos and Don'ts Cards

These printable cards list various online behaviors for students to categorize as Dos or Don'ts. They serve as a hands-on activity to help students understand safe and respectful digital practices.

Do: Keep your passwords secret

Do: Be kind to others online

Do: Tell an adult if something makes you uncomfortable

Don't: Share personal information

Don't: Be mean to others online

Do: Check if a website is safe before using it

Don't: Talk to strangers online

Reading

Digital Safety

This handout outlines basic digital safety tips for children, reinforcing the lesson's key points that students can take home and share with their families.

Digital Safety Tips

Keep your passwords secret - Don’t share them with anyone except your parents or a trusted adult.
Don't share personal information like your address or phone number.
Be kind and respectful when talking to others online.
Tell a trusted adult if you see something online that makes you uncomfortable or scared.
Only talk to people you know in real life. Be cautious when meeting new people online.
Make sure websites are safe before you click on them or share any information.

Discussion

Digital Citizenship Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' understanding of online safety and cyberbullying, encouraging them to share experiences and reflections.

Why is it important to be kind online?

Discuss how kindness creates a positive online environment and prevents feelings of sadness and anger.

What should you do if you see someone being bullied online?

Encourage students to talk to a trusted adult and support the person being bullied.

Why is it important to keep your personal information private?

Explain how sharing personal information can be risky and lead to unwanted situations.

Who can you talk to if something online makes you uncomfortable?

Reinforce the idea of talking to parents, teachers, or another trusted adult.

Worksheet

Digital Citizenship Scenarios

A worksheet featuring various scenarios that help students practice making good decisions about online behavior through role-playing activities.

Scenario 1: You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. What should you do?

Think about the importance of only interacting with people you know.

Scenario 2: A classmate sends you a mean message online. How should you respond?

Consider the steps to take when faced with cyberbullying.

Scenario 3: You find a website that asks for your personal information. What would you do?

Remember the rules about not sharing personal information online.

Scenario 4: Your friend is upset because someone was mean to them online. What advice would you give them?

Think about how to support a friend and what actions to take next.