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Digital Citizenship Lesson

Category: School Environment and Student Behavior Element: Digital Etiquette Lesson: Digital Etiquette or Netiquette Grade Level: 6-12 Part I – Introduction [Overview of topic] – brief description of the element and how it impacts the student. Digital etiquette, or netiquette as it is sometimes called, is a basic set of rules you should follow in order to make the Internet better for others, and better for you. It’s just as important to treat people with courtesy and respect online as it is in real life. When you instant message, chat, or email someone over the Internet, they can’t see your face to tell if you’re teasing them or saying something in jest. How do you practice good Netiquette? It’s simple – just treat others as you want to be treated – with courtesy and respect. People know these rules but usually do not follow when using the Internet. This includes hacking others computer, downloading illegally, plagiarism, and using bad language on the Internet. Source: http://digiteen.wikispaces.com/Digital+Etiquette

Part II – Class/Advisory Activities

1. Video

Interactive on Digital Etiquette – (self-paced) http://www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm

2. Discussion

Questions

1. How Should People Act Online? Why Is It Different From Their Offline Behaviors?

2. Define “Digital Etiquette” in your own words. Use several of the key terms from the Key Terms worksheet in your definition.

3. Activities

Digital Etiquette

Watch : Interactive on Digital Etiquette Class Discussion: How Should People Act Online? Why Is It Different From Their Offline Behaviors? Define “Digital Etiquette” in your own words. Use several of the following key terms in your definition. Teacher Tips: Read the Etiquette Rules Handout. Activity Suggestion: Design a poster using some of these rules and create a few additional rules to follow. Display in the classroom or post on campus for all to view and Digital Etiquette Key Terms Crossword.

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Part III – Reflection

1. Writing Prompt(s)

Some problems that have emerged from lack of digital etiquette are cyberbullying, identity theft, hacking or corrupting other people's computers, and invading people's privacy. There are people in the world who do not know how to act using technology, especially the Internet, in a way that is polite and safe towards others. Develop a code of conduct for all to use.

2. Journal Writing

Add a journal entry listing one netiquette rule you think it is important to follow, and explain why.

3. Other

Cybersense Nonsense PDF Lesson

Part IV – Extension Activities

1. Class/Advisory –

School Activities

Visit digital_nation Life on the Virtual Frontier website http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/ View stories from the most wired place on earth. Write a one-paragraph report on how Korea is dealing with digital etiquette.

2. Home Interaction

Links

One of the main questions the “Digital Nation” program is asking is, “as a member of the last generation of adults in the U.S. who were raised without the omnipresence of the computer, are we failing our kids by not teaching them how to behave online? What do YOU think? Have a family discussion on this topic.

Part V – Resources Digital Etiquette http://digiteen09-

1.flatclassroomproject.org/Digital+Etiquette

Digital Teen – Digital Citizen

http://digiteen2008.wikispaces.com/Digital+Etiquette

Digital Citizenship – Digital Etiquette

http://coe.ksu.edu/digitalcitizenship/Etiquette.htm

Etiquette in the Age of Social Media

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/etiquette-in-the-age-of-social-media/

Frontline Digital Nation http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/

School Environment and Student Behavior Digital Rights & Responsibilities

ETIQUETTE KEY TERMS

Etiquette: rules governing socially acceptable behavior.

Propriety: correct or appropriate behavior.

Manners: a polite or well bred social behavior or habits

Proper: marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness.

Education: the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or

skill.

Respect: an attitude of admiration or esteem.

Civilized: having a high state of culture and development both social and technological.

Social: living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups.

Tact: the ability to speak without offending others.

Polite: showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior.

Impression: mental picture: a clear and telling mental image.

Cleanliness: the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections, diligence in keeping

clean.

Sophisticated: having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement.

School Environment and Student Behavior Digital Rights & Responsibilities

ETIQUETTE KEY CROSSWORD

Across 4. correct or appropriate behavior. 5. having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement. 7. marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness. 10. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups. 11. showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior. 12. rules governing socially acceptable behavior. 13. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill. Down 1. the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections, diligence in keeping clean. 2. a polite or well bred social behavior or habits 3. mental picture: a clear and telling mental image. 6. having a high state of culture and development both social and technological. 8. an attitude of admiration or esteem. 9. the ability to speak without offending others.

School Environment and Student Behavior Digital Rights & Responsibilities

ETIQUETTE RULES GADGET ETIQUETTE RULES 1. Don't check your phone when you're in a social setting 2 and 3. If checking email is imperative in a social setting; Ask before you check. 4. Set your cell phone to vibrate mood. When with others, don't allow your phone to ring, rather set it in vibrate mode. 5. Avoid indiscriminate emails. Always think twice before you send out those group emails. SOCIAL NETWORKING ETIQUETTE RULES 6. Don't post photos of your friends that they wouldn't post. Always ask before you do. 7. Don't tag your friends' photos without permission. Tag no one who hasn't signed off on the tagging 8. In general, someone should be your friend before they're your “friend”. 9. Choose your “friends” carefully. 10. Not everything that happens to you is blog worthy! CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE RULES 11. Screen calls. 12. If you missed a call, quickly reply or text message. 13. Don't talk in public or use a cell phone while driving. 14. Avoid phone tag and lengthy voice messages. 15. Do not set annoying ring tones. EMAIL ETIQUETTE RULES 16. Keep emails short. 17. Write the subject in the subject line. 18. Check your grammar and spelling. 19. Be cautious. Think before you send an email. Remember emails are not private. 20. Be courteous, considerate, and responsible when writing emails.