Digital Citizenship Continuum District 196 Grades 6-8
Day 1: The following “Students will…” list can be used as a starting point for discussions with your homeroom students around the topic of Digital Citizenship. Helpful links have been included.
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Understand
Students will understand…
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Do
Students will…
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Nothing is completely private online and the user has control of privacy settings.
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Find and use privacy settings. Determine the differences between required vs. optional profile elements.
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To be mindful of what is shared. The information shared determines a user’s online profile.
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Demonstrate how to examine the privacy settings on devices or apps. Consider which settings are important for online safety/security.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slTyL6UOF_Q
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Importance of creating a strong password.
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Create a strong password. What does that mean? Brainstorm suggestions on creating a strong password. Also, keep passwords private. How do you keep track of them? Share with a trusted adult.
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Differences between ads, pop-ups, spam, phishing, and legitimate information.
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Recognize what is shared or provided and how the company, service, or apps (software) will utilize the data.
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The “Terms of Service” are part of the agreement between user and the company.
The government regulations of COPPA and FERPA.
The consumer can seek another resource if terms of service are not appropriate (e.g., Google vs. Yahoo).
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Read the Terms of Service Agreement and discuss the key components of information (e.g., privacy and data).
https://twitter.com/en/tos
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How to deal with uncomfortable messages and/or requests.
Individual rights when bullied, stalked, etc.
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Engage in a classroom discussion about the dangers/consequences of retaliation to some form of harassment.
Brainstorm ways to handle uncomfortable situations when others are sharing information about the user.
Create a list of adults user can speak to when safety is in jeopardy or privacy has been compromised.
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Safety Online/Privacy: Protect private information and your reputation. Stay safe online. Eliminate and report cyberbullying.
as a critical consumer- I will…*
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Evaluate credibility of the source.
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Identify the intended audience.
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Corroborate information to see if it can be found in more than one place to determine the validity/reliability.
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Understand the context in which the information was created.
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Ask for help when coming upon information that is uncomfortable, offensive, or hurtful.
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Understand what I am agreeing to when I sign up for an account (e.g., terms of service, policy, etc.).
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Reflect on my writing before posting publicly (Is it true, helpful to others, inspiring, necessary and kind?)
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Consider the impact- understand my contribution reflects the groups I am a citizen of (e.g., family, school, teams, activities, organizations, community, etc).
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Understand my role in the group and contribute positively to the group’s purpose.
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Understand the information I share online is permanent.
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Understand the difference between what is personal and what is necessary to share.
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Possible Digital Citizenship activities and sites:
https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/
Day 2: Getting to Know Your iPad and Important Apps.
Use the following link to guide students through some beginning of the year steps to become familiar with their iPads. Topics include Making a Personalized Lockscreen, Making Homescreen Icons, Making Short Cuts for Your Email Address and more…
https://sites.google.com/apps.district196.org/1-1students/beginning-of-the-year?authuser=1
Day 3: Schoology Tour
Allow students time to work individually or in groups to explore Schoology. Important aspects for them to discover include:
Home page
Menu Options (left)
Recent Activity feed (center)
Calendar (right)
Courses - All of their classes
Groups - Any extra curricular groups
Gradebook
