Digital Footprint Survey Warm-up

Begin by having students complete this activity to reflect on their online activities and consider the digital trail they leave behind. This survey will prompt students to think about how their actions contribute to their digital footprint and set the stage for learning about digital citizenship.

Instructions:

• Take a few minutes to answer the survey questions honestly.
• Reflect on how each digital interaction might impact your online presence.
• Be prepared to share one insight from your reflection if you'd like.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Note: This warm-up activity helps build awareness before delving into larger discussions on responsible digital behavior and ethical considerations in online communities.

Ethics in Online Communities Activity

In this activity, students will analyze different scenarios that present ethical dilemmas in online interactions. Working in small groups, they will discuss and evaluate the actions of the individuals involved and propose better alternatives. This exercise is designed to encourage critical thinking about what constitutes responsible online behavior and ethical participation in digital communities.

Activity Outline

1. Scenario Analysis:
   Each group will be given a set of digital interaction scenarios that highlight various ethical challenges such as cyberbullying, privacy breaches, and misinformation.
   
   
   

2. Group Discussion:
   Students will work together to discuss what was done right, what could have been handled better, and why the actions in the scenarios were ethical or unethical.
   
   
   

3. Role-Playing:
   Select a few groups to role-play one of the scenarios. They will demonstrate an improved interaction based on their discussion, highlighting respectful communication and responsible digital behavior.
   
   
   

4. Reflection:
   After the role-playing, facilitate a class discussion to compare the various proposed solutions. Ask students to reflect on how their personal digital behavior can contribute to a positive online community.
   
   
   

Guiding Questions:

• What ethical dilemmas do you notice in each scenario?
  
• How might the people involved feel, and why is it important to consider their perspectives?
  
• What actions could have been taken to improve the situation?
  
  
  

This activity not only builds awareness about digital ethics but also empowers students to be proactive in fostering respectful online communities.

Reflection on Digital Habits Cool-down

In this cool-down activity, students will have an opportunity to reflect on what they learned about digital citizenship and consider how their digital habits contribute to their overall online presence.

Instructions:

• Think about what it means to be a responsible digital citizen. What behaviors did you observe or learn about today that you think are important to follow online?
  
  
  

• Write down or share with the class one key takeaway about digital citizenship and one digital habit you plan to change or improve.
  
  
  

• Consider a situation from your online experience. How could you handle it differently now with a better understanding of digital ethics?
  
  
  

• Optionally, create a short action plan with a couple of steps you can take to ensure your digital footprint remains positive over time.
  
  
  

Take a few moments to reflect and jot down your thoughts. Your reflections can be shared in a group discussion, or submitted as a written response.