Lesson Plan

Digital Citizenship Overview

Students will understand digital citizenship, learn responsible online behavior, and evaluate the impact of their digital footprint.

This lesson equips students to navigate digital spaces ethically and safely, promoting accountability and awareness of online actions.

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Prep

Preparation Steps

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-up Activity

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Instruction & Activities

25 minutes

Step 3

Cool-down & Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

What is Digital Citizenship?

Introduce the topic by asking students what they think digital citizenship means. Emphasize that it's about being responsible in online spaces.

Responsible Online Behavior

Discuss examples of responsible online behavior, such as respectful communication and protecting personal information. Encourage student participation by asking for examples.

Understanding Your Digital Footprint

Introduce the concept of digital footprint. Ask students to consider how every online action contributes to their digital footprint and has long-term effects.

Ethics in Online Communities

Present scenarios that illustrate ethical dilemmas in digital interactions. Invite discussion on how to handle these situations.

Reflect and Act

Conclude with a reflection activity. Ask students to think about what they learned and how they plan to apply these ideas in their online interactions.

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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What Does It Mean to be a Digital Citizen?

Jackie Zeidman

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