Navigating Cyber Friendships

Abbie Gregory

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Navigating Cyber Friendships

Explore healthy online interactions

This lesson engages students in a discussion about digital friendships, focusing on healthy online interactions and the importance of setting boundaries. Students will learn to navigate the complexities of online social interactions, which is crucial in today's digital age where online communication is prevalent. Understanding these dynamics will help students build positive relationships and protect their well-being online.

Audience

Grades 8-12

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Explore healthy online interactions

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Worksheet on Online Boundaries

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of understanding online friendships.
Ask students to share their initial thoughts on what makes a friendship healthy, both online and offline.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
Encourage students to think critically about their online interactions and share personal experiences if comfortable.

Step 3

Activity: Online Boundaries

10 mins

Distribute the worksheet on online boundaries.
Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet.
Discuss the answers as a class, highlighting key points about setting boundaries.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key takeaways from the discussion and activity.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply these lessons to their own online interactions.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Cyber Friendships

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on digital friendships and online interactions.

What are some characteristics of a healthy online friendship?

Encourage students to think about trust, respect, and communication.

How can you tell if an online interaction is becoming unhealthy?

Discuss signs like feeling pressured, uncomfortable, or disrespected.

Why is it important to set boundaries in online friendships?

Highlight the importance of personal space and mental well-being.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Online Boundaries

This worksheet helps students identify and set healthy boundaries in their online interactions.

List three boundaries you think are important to maintain in online friendships.

Consider privacy, time spent online, and types of conversations.

Describe a situation where you had to set a boundary online. How did you handle it?

Reflect on past experiences and the outcomes.