DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP IN THE CLASSROOM

EDUCATING STUDENTS ON ACCEPTABLE INTERNET USE AND INTERNET

RESPONSIBILITIES

THIS LESSON WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH VIDEO, LECTURE, AND INTERACTIVE RESOURCES TO…• Protect their private information when using the

Internet and digital resources

• Use safe practices when using the Internet and digital resources

• Identify, recognize and handle cyberbullying and inappropriate online contact

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP IS…FOLLOWING SAFE ONLINE PRACTICES

• Email Etiquette

• Protecting Private Information

• Staying Safe Online

• How to Deal with Bullying and Inappropriate Online Behavior

A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT IS…THE DATA TRAIL LEFT BY THE INTERACTIONS IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

• The Use of T.V

• Mobile Phone

• The Internet

• Other Connected Devices

*Digital footprints can provide data on what you clicked on, searched for, liked, where you went, your locations, your IP address, what you said, and what others said about you.

View the video “Digital Dossier”

INTERNET MISNOMERS OR INACCURACIES…IT’S NOT ALWAYS TRUE JUST BECAUSE IT’S ON THE WEB

• Items in print on the Internet don’t mean their factual

• Not all of the first search results are the best

• Most pop up ads are scams

STAYING SAFE ONLINE MEANS…BEING IN CONTROL OF YOUR PRIVACY

• Keep your usernames and passwords private. Never share this information with others

• Do not give out personal information such as your full name, address, or phone number

• Notify a teacher or parent if someone uses inappropriate language or images on the Internet or if they ask you to send or share inappropriate images or videos

• Not everyone is who they say they are! Never agree to meet with anyone you do not know

Watch the Video “Staying Safe Online

CYBERBULLYING IS…USING ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA TO INTIMIDATE, THREATEN, OR HARASS OTHERS

Why Cyberbullying is Different

• Kids who are being cyberbullied are often bullied in person as well. Additionally, kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behavior.

• Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach a kid even when he or she is alone. It can happen any time of the day or night.

• Cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the source.

• Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent

Watch the Video “What is Cyberbullying”

HOW DO I DO MY PART TO STOP CYBERBULLYING…

• DO NOT POST DEROGATORY COMMENTS OR INSULTS ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE

• DO NOT POST PERSONAL OR PRIVATE INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE

• DO NOT CREATE FAKE PROFILES IN ANOTHER PERSON’S NAME

• IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS A VICTIM OF CYBERBULLYING, DON’T BE A BYSTANDER, REPORT IT TO AN ADULT AND BE AN UPSTANDER

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS • ongaurdonline.govVarious videos, tutorials, and games to educate children and parents on how to stay safe in the digital world

• mcgruff.orgAlthough this site covers physical bullying it also offers activities, advice and videos for kids on how to address cyberbullying

• kidscomjr.comGeared toward elementary students, this site still contains Internet safety questions and useful information that pertains to any child or teen

• Quia.comA hangman puzzle game over Internet safety

INTERNET SAFETY QUICK CHECK

• Answer the questions in the interactive quiz below to see if you are prepared to be a responsible citizen of the digital community

Online Safety Quiz

ADDITIONAL CLASS ACTIVITYFROM COMMONSENSEMEDIA.ORG

(CLASS/SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS)

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