Digital Safety 101

Marcia Cohen

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Safety 101

Explore key digital safety topics

This condensed lesson focuses on essential digital safety topics, including digital footprints, a major privacy law, and an overview of advanced cyber threats. It is crucial for students to understand these concepts to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. By the end of the lesson, students will have a foundational understanding of how to protect themselves online.

Audience

Grade 10 Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Explore key digital safety topics

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Digital Safety Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Briefly discuss the importance of online safety.
Ask students if they have ever encountered any issues online and how they handled them.

Step 2

Digital Footprints and Privacy Law

10 mins

Explain what a digital footprint is and its potential impact.
Discuss a major privacy law, such as GDPR, and its importance in protecting personal information.

Step 3

Overview of Advanced Cyber Threats

10 mins

Introduce common cyber threats like phishing and malware.
Discuss quick strategies to recognize and protect against these threats.

Step 4

Group Discussion Activity

5 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a digital safety scenario to discuss.
Have each group present their scenario and solutions to the class.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Conduct a quick review or discussion to reinforce learning.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on key digital safety topics.

What are some examples of cyber threats you've heard of?

Encourage students to think about threats like phishing and malware.

How can your digital footprint affect your future opportunities?

Guide students to consider how online behavior can impact college admissions, job prospects, and personal relationships.

Discuss a scenario where someone's digital footprint caused a problem. How could it have been avoided?

Encourage students to think critically about the consequences of online actions and preventive measures.