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DIGITAL

CITIZENSHIP

LESSON

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DIGITAL

CITIZENSHIP

LIBRARY

Roy Romer MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Digital Citizenship

LIBRARY

Roy Romer MIDDLE SCHOOL

Online Actions
Online Safety
Online Responsibilities

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Avoid Phishing

2. Be Yourself

4. Unplug & Balance

3. Be Mindful

Path To Digital Citizenship

Part 1→ Agenda

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Don't Feed the Phish

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

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Thieves Use Others' Information To . . .

Phishing

cyberbully someone.
create false documents.
buy things with others' money.
get loans, jobs, or driver's licenses.

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Identity Theft

Objective 1

Identity theft is different than other �kinds of theft.�

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Private Information

Objective 2

�Different ways that identity theft can �occur online.�

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Internet Scam

Objective 3

Use message clues to identify examples of phishing.

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Game Time

Phish - Click It or Skip It

Skip It Clues: How to protect yourself from phishing?

Clue 1

Spelling Errors

Clue 2

Sense of Urgency Alerts

Clue 3

Shortened URL

Clue 4

Too Good To Be True

Clue 5

Asking For Money

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Click It? Skip It?

Skip It Clues: How to protect yourself from phishing?

ACTIVITY: GROUP WORK

Texts

Clue 2

Sense of Urgency Alerts

Clue 3

Shortened URL

Clue 4

Too Good To Be True

Clue 5

Asking For Money

Clue 1

Spelling Errors

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Click It? Skip It?

Skip It Clues: How to protect yourself from phishing?

ACTIVITY: GROUP WORK

Website Pop-Up

Clue 2

Sense of Urgency Alerts

Clue 3

Shortened URL

Clue 4

Too Good To Be True

Clue 5

Asking For Money

Clue 1

Spelling Errors

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Click It? Skip It?

Skip It Clues: How to protect yourself from phishing?

ACTIVITY: GROUP WORK

Clue 2

Sense of Urgency Alerts

Clue 3

Shortened URL

Clue 4

Too Good To Be True

Clue 5

Asking For Money

Clue 1

Spelling Errors

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Click It? Skip It?

Skip It Clues: How to protect yourself from phishing?

ACTIVITY: GROUP WORK

Clue 2

Sense of Urgency Alerts

Clue 3

Shortened URL

Clue 4

Too Good To Be True

Clue 5

Asking For Money

Clue 1

Spelling Errors

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The Power �of Digital Footprints

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

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Digital Footprint

Objective 1

Define the term "digital footprint" and explain how it can affect our online privacy.

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Invisible Audience

Objective 2

Analyze how different parts of our digital footprint can lead others to draw conclusions -- both positive and negative -- about who we are.

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Taking A Stand

Objective 3

Use the Take a Stand thinking routine to examine a dilemma about digital footprints.

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Chat App
Document No. 6: Private Chat Description: Private chat between Iliana and anonymous friend Search notes: Received by anonymous sender
	Hey I saw your blog, I thought you hated cooking?!! 😜
	Oh yah I don’t LOVE it...I made it because the Truth Be Told application �wanted people to have a blog or something to show you have an audience online.
	Isn’t that like cheating tho?....
	No, why would it be? I’m just doing it for the job application. �If I’m hired they don’t need to know I can barely make toast! Who cares!

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Who’s Who: Truth Be Told

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Instructions

It's important to be aware of the impression we make online, both as kids and adults. Evaluate your own digital footprint and decide: What impression do you think you make? Get one or more family members together to help. Read the setup before doing the activity together!

Setup

Read aloud: When we think about the things we share online—pictures, posts, text messages, and comments—we get a snapshot of our digital footprints. Looking at our online selves from the outside, what would our impression be? Answering the questions below can give us an idea of how others might see us online.

Read aloud: After we read and answer the questions as honestly as possible, let's talk about the kind of impression we make online. Then we can talk about the impression we might be making.

Do I share pictures of other people without permission? (Grown-ups: This includes sharing pictures of kids.)
Do I make jokes in texts, posts, or comments that are often misunderstood?
Do I make negative comments about people anywhere online?
Do I post to try to create a perfect appearance?
Do I ever post anonymously or use anonymous apps to talk about others?
Do I ever post pictures of parties or events that I know some of my friends weren't invited to?
Do I ever post or text something that I wouldn't say to someone's face?

Think and talk about your answers. What impression do you think you make online? Is there anything you want to do differently in the future?

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My Social Media Life

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

Show teens using phones, but not talking

Use pause and think illustration, thought bubbles

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WARM UP: SOCIAL MEDIA BONDS

What percentage of people in this class do you think are on social media, like Instagram, Snapchat, or something similar? Show what you think by clicking your hand emoji:

Thumbs Up Emoji = most or all

Clap Emoji = few or none

Directions

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Effects of Social Media

Objective 1

Reflect on the positive and negative effects social media use has on their relationships.

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Role of Social Media

Objective 2

Identify the role of social media in students' lives.

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Role of Social Media

Objective 2

Recognize "red flag feelings" when using social media and use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to consider ways to handle them.

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Social Media Do’s & Don’ts

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Instructions

It's important to be aware of the impression we make online, both as kids and adults. Evaluate your own digital footprint and decide: What impression do you think you make? Get one or more family members together to help. Read the setup before doing the activity together!

Setup

Read aloud: When we think about the things we share online—pictures, posts, text messages, and comments—we get a snapshot of our digital footprints. Looking at our online selves from the outside, what would our impression be? Answering the questions below can give us an idea of how others might see us online.

Read aloud: After we read and answer the questions as honestly as possible, let's talk about the kind of impression we make online. Then we can talk about the impression we might be making.

Do I share pictures of other people without permission? (Grown-ups: This includes sharing pictures of kids.)
Do I make jokes in texts, posts, or comments that are often misunderstood?
Do I make negative comments about people anywhere online?
Do I post to try to create a perfect appearance?
Do I ever post anonymously or use anonymous apps to talk about others?
Do I ever post pictures of parties or events that I know some of my friends weren't invited to?
Do I ever post or text something that I wouldn't say to someone's face?

Think and talk about your answers. What impression do you think you make online? Is there anything you want to do differently in the future?

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Discussion Time

Oversharing

Social Media Do’s & Don’ts

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Oversharing

Social Media Do’s & Don’ts

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Posting Other People With Their Permission

Social Media Do’s & Don’ts

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Posting Other People With Their Permission

Social Media Do’s & Don’ts

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Making Negative Comments About Others Online

Social Media Do’s & Don’ts

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Making Negative Comments About Others Online

Social Media Do’s & Don’ts

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Finding Balance in a Digital World

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

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Media Balance

Objective 1

Reflect on common online and offline activities.�

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Unplug

Objective 2

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Identify ways to "unplug" to maintain balance between online and offline activities.�

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Digital Habits & Behaviors

Objective 3

Things we do often or regularly with digital media and devices.

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Be Safe

2. Be Yourself

4. Be Balanced

3. Be Mindful

Path To Digital Citizenship

Part 1 Review

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See You Next Time For Path To Digital Citizenship

Part 2: Finding Credible News & Cyberbullying

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