Navigating the Digital World

Mary Werner

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Navigating the Digital World

Understand digital responsibility

This lesson introduces middle school students to the concept of digital responsibility, focusing on digital footprints and safe online practices. Through interactive activities and real-life case studies, students will learn how their online actions can impact their digital presence and personal safety. This lesson is crucial in helping students develop a mindful approach to their online interactions, promoting a safer and more respectful digital environment.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Understand digital responsibility

Materials

Discussion Questions, Case Study Worksheet, Digital Responsibility Quiz, Answer Key, and Video: Online Safety

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what students think digital responsibility means.
Show the Online Safety video to introduce key concepts.
Discuss the concept of digital footprints and why they matter.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a case study from the worksheet.
Ask them to discuss the case and identify responsible and irresponsible behaviors.

Step 3

Class Discussion

10 mins

Reconvene as a class and have each group share their findings.
Discuss the potential consequences of irresponsible digital behavior.

Step 4

Real-Life Case Studies

10 mins

Present real-life examples of digital responsibility and its impact.
Encourage students to reflect on how they would handle similar situations.

Step 5

Quiz and Reflection

5 mins

Distribute the Digital Responsibility Quiz.
Allow students time to complete the quiz.
Conclude with a reflection on what they learned and how they can apply it.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the class discussion on digital responsibility.

What does digital responsibility mean to you?

Encourage students to think about their online actions and their impact.

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

Discuss how digital footprints can affect future opportunities.

Worksheet

Case Study Worksheet

A worksheet with case studies for group discussion on digital responsibility.

Read the case study and identify responsible behaviors.

What could have been done differently to ensure digital safety?

Quiz

Digital Responsibility Quiz

Answer Key

The answer key for the Digital Responsibility Quiz.

What is a digital footprint?

Your online presence
A digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when using the internet.

Which of the following is a safe online practice?

Using strong passwords
Using strong passwords helps protect your online accounts from unauthorized access.