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Digital Citizenship Unit PlanKelly Meeks and A.L. (collaborating teacher)
Stage 1 Desired Results
Content Standard(s): NETS-S
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical
behavior.
a.Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technologyb.Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivityc.Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learningd.Exhibit leadership for digital citizenshipUnderstandings:Students will understand how to create strong and safe passwords. that keeping their passwords safe protects them and
their privacy and personal safety. rules of Online Citizenship (rules of appropriate
behavior online.) how to interact with people they dont know online
and how to responsibly represent themselves online.
Essential Questions: What makes a strong password and why should I keep my
passwords private? Why is it important to be a good digital citizen? How do I protect myself and my digital reputation while
exploring online?
Student objectives (outcomes):Students will know and be able to
create a strong and safe online password. explain the rules of digital citizenship and why these
rules are important to their safety and reputation. communicate safely online with friends and report or
block people they do not know. Represent themselves safely online and deal
responsibly with cyber bullying.
Students will build relationships by
working in large and small groups. discussions with the whole class and with other students
one-on-one.
Stage 2 Assessment EvidencePerformance Task(s):
Students will be empowered with the information to make safe and appropriate decisions online by learning the importance ofonline citizenship, how to manage and create a positive reputation online and how to always explore the Internet and otherdigital communication in a safe manner.
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Self-Assessments
KWL role-play scenarios completion of app
Other Evidence (assessments)
written summary teacher checklist safe password creation creating a profile sharing appropriate personal information peer feedback
Stage 3 Learning PlanLearning Activities:
Day 1 Lesson Activities:
Activator:
Say to your students, Imagine that you have a secret. Would you share it with everyone? Discuss with a neighbor.
Say to your students, Imagine that you have a key to your house, why wouldnt you leave it right next to your door on a stri ng? Discuss with a neighbor.
Bridge: Like a secret or having a key easily accessible, some things are meant to remain private. In this lesson, we will learn about the importance of strong
passwords and thinking before we post.
Complete KWL (pre-assessment) Watch a video on online safety Class discussion and partner discussion of digital citizenship and why its important Write a summary of the video Password activity
Materials Needed:
Computer with Internet connection and screen projector device for presenter. Copy of summary form, password activity, and KWL
Day 2Lesson Activities:
Activator:
Think about what you want in a community. What is your community like? Does it respect everyones beliefs and opinions? What do you need for a
community to be successful?
Bridge: Just like life offline, there are guidelines weshould follow when we are online. These guides help keep others and us safe.
Discuss personal information definition How could the wrong people having that information harm us? Profile activity
Materials Needed:
Copy of profile activityDay 3 Lesson Activities
Activator:
Would you ever get in the car with a stranger? Why or Why not? Discuss with your neighbor.
Bridge: Just like you would use common sense when a stranger approaches you, this lesson teaches you how to be wise when interacting with others online.
Discuss bullying in our school Discuss the definition of cyber bullying Students act out different scenariosclass decides the appropriate action to take (cyber bullies, strangers, friends, )
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Materials Needed:
Copy of role-play scenarios cut into strips Technology for each student