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Samaritans on the Digital Road

Finding Balance in a Digital World

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Learning Goals

I can identify different types of digital activities (active vs. passive).
I can understand that some digital activities are more helpful than others.
I can explore the parable of “The Good Samaritan”
I can apply the concept of being a good samaritan online.

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Prayer

Dear God,

Thank you for the story of the Good Samaritan. He saw someone who needed help, and he stopped to care for them, even though they were not friends.

Jesus, please help us to use our devices for good. Show us how to choose digital activities that make us learn and grow. Help us to be more like the Good Samaritan.

Thank you for your love,

Amen.

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan

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Finding Balance

When it comes to device use, we should consume different digital activities in differing amounts, based on their value.

Finding Balance: Imagine you have a yummy lunchbox with different treats inside. Some treats, like juicy grapes or colorful veggie sticks, help you grow strong and healthy. Other treats, like a delicious cookie, might be fun for a little snack, but you wouldn't want to eat only cookies all day! Using your device is similar. There are activities that help your brain grow strong, like playing games that teach you new words or numbers, learning a new song on the piano, practicing a new drawing technique, facetime your family you don’t see often etc.These are like the healthy treats in your lunchbox! Then there are other activities, like watching funny animal videos, playing video games for hours, scrolling etc. that are fun for a short while, like a yummy cookie.

The best way to use your tablet is to choose activities that help you learn and grow. You can enjoy some fun activities for a little treat, but we want to find that balance.

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Digital Activities

What are some examples of things you do on devices?
Which ones are active like learning a new skill?
Which ones are passive like watching videos?
Which ones (active or passive) are more helpful for yourself, your family, your school, or your community?

Share your ideas to this Brainstorming Template

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The Good Samaritan

Fill in the blanks OR do use this Quizizz Link

Watching cartoons on a device is an example of a _____ digital activity.

Creating, designing, learning something new and problem solving are examples of an _____ digital activity.

When _____ tells us to love our neighbours, he doesn't mean just the people who we will near. He means everyone in the whole world!

Active digital activities are more _____ for yourself, friends, family and community.

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The Good Samaritan Fill in the Blanks continued

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We need to find _____ when it comes to what we do online, and how long we do it for.

We should love our _____ like we love ourself.

A priest, a priest assistant and a man from _____ walked by the injured man.

We want to be like the Good _____ !

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Being a Good Online Samaritan

How can we be like the Good Samaritan online?

Listen to the “Community Song.” How can you help your physical and digital world?

Can you act out a time when you or someone you know were like The Good Samaritan?

How can we be like the Good Samaritan online? We can be kind, share with care, think before you play, find balance, be safe, don’t share passwords etc.

How can you help your physical and digital world? Physical World: Little Helpers at Home: Grade 1’s can participate in simple chores like picking up toys, putting away laundry, or helping set the table. This teaches responsibility and contributes to a clean and organized environment. They can plant a seed in a pot and watch it grow! This teaches them about nature and the importance of taking care of plants. They can even help with basic gardening tasks like watering or weeding (with adult supervision). Grade 1’s can recycle different materials. They can help place recyclables in the designated bin at home or even participate in a community clean-up event (clean up the capital, eco schools etc.) Grade 1’s can be a Water Hero: Remind them to turn off the faucet after brushing their teeth or washing their hands. This small act helps conserve water, a precious resource.

Digital World: Good Manners Online: Basic online etiquette like using "please" and "thank you" when interacting with others online, even in games. Think Before You Click: Explain that not everything online is true. Encourage them to ask a grown-up before clicking on links or downloading anything. Cybersecurity Champs: Teach them a simple password they can remember and the importance of not sharing it with others. Kindness Counts: emphasize the importance of being kind online. They can avoid saying anything to others that they wouldn't want someone to say to them.