I had the privilege of going into each of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade classrooms to talk to them about digital citizenship and what is means to be smart and safe online. I absolutely LOVED THIS!! Not only did I feel the kids were raw and honest, but we ALL know that it is SO NEEDED in our school today! Whether we want to be or not, we parent these kiddos for 7 hours a day, 5 days a week for 9 months!! It IS our duty to help them along this path of digital learning, especially since SO many of use are "PLACING" these devices into their hands. Here is a breakdown of what I did for each of the grade levels - using Commons Sense Media, NetSmartz, and a few other videos that I found online through YouTube that were suggestions that I read on blogs or these two sites. ALL of my resources that I used are HERE - use and take what you'd like;)
7th Grade -
1. Footprint page of what applies to you - which of these have you done before?-Discussion of each and what it means-Show “Digital Dossier” Video and talk about digital footprints
2. Problems and Solutions page - Digital technology has made our lives easier but it has also created problems -Discuss what students wrote-When does behavior online CROSS THE LINE to become cyber bullying - what’s the difference between face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying?
3. Scenario pages - give out to groups and have them do together
-Read each scenario out loud and add to/discuss
4. Online Safety - scenarios will lead to this
-How many of you have ever played games online? How about with someone you don’t’ know?
-What about chatting online with strangers?
-Show “Oblivious” Video with discussion afterwards
8th Grade -
1. List all the things that you do online or digitally. Discuss
2. Show “Digital Dossier” Video -Discuss how everything you do leaves a track - even things you don’t do but others post about you
3. Cyber Bullying - Face-to-face vs. Cyber bullying-Scenario cards - hand one out for each row for them to read and discuss together - then read to entire class and talk about situations-Think BEFORE you post!-“Photo Fate” Video - things can happen SO SO fast!
4. Online Safety - Do any of you play games or chat online with people you don’t know?
Again, use and take what might work for you and your classes! It was really a great experience for the students and myself. Not only do I realize that I HAVE to do this EVERY year, it's a great reminder for the kids to think about what they are doing online, are they making good choices and are they being safe? So much for them to think about - so much on their plates - so much anxiety running through their minds. If we can help ease this, prevent bullying, show them that we care - this is what we are here for:)!!
Happy Wednesday all -
Mrs. I:)
6th Grade -
1. What is the difference between: face-to-face bullying, cyber bullying and respect?- -Complete the Venn Diagram and discuss each and talk about examples
2. Sorting Activity - split into groups and read each card/scenario. Decide as a group whether it’s cyber bullying, face-to-face bullying or being respectful-Discuss afterwards - especially those that were difficult
3. What would you do? - hand out or read various scenario cards and talk large group about what you would do
4. Show
“Coke 2015” Superbowl commercial - discuss how things would be different if
only positive online
5. Digital Footprint activity - What do you want YOUR digital footprint to reflect or show?
1. What is the difference between: face-to-face bullying, cyber bullying and respect?- -Complete the Venn Diagram and discuss each and talk about examples
2. Sorting Activity - split into groups and read each card/scenario. Decide as a group whether it’s cyber bullying, face-to-face bullying or being respectful-Discuss afterwards - especially those that were difficult
3. What would you do? - hand out or read various scenario cards and talk large group about what you would do
5. Digital Footprint activity - What do you want YOUR digital footprint to reflect or show?
7th Grade -
1. Footprint page of what applies to you - which of these have you done before?-Discussion of each and what it means-Show “Digital Dossier” Video and talk about digital footprints
2. Problems and Solutions page - Digital technology has made our lives easier but it has also created problems -Discuss what students wrote-When does behavior online CROSS THE LINE to become cyber bullying - what’s the difference between face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying?
3. Scenario pages - give out to groups and have them do together
-Read each scenario out loud and add to/discuss
4. Online Safety - scenarios will lead to this
-How many of you have ever played games online? How about with someone you don’t’ know?
-What about chatting online with strangers?
-Show “Oblivious” Video with discussion afterwards
8th Grade -
1. List all the things that you do online or digitally. Discuss
2. Show “Digital Dossier” Video -Discuss how everything you do leaves a track - even things you don’t do but others post about you
3. Cyber Bullying - Face-to-face vs. Cyber bullying-Scenario cards - hand one out for each row for them to read and discuss together - then read to entire class and talk about situations-Think BEFORE you post!-“Photo Fate” Video - things can happen SO SO fast!
4. Online Safety - Do any of you play games or chat online with people you don’t know?
Again, use and take what might work for you and your classes! It was really a great experience for the students and myself. Not only do I realize that I HAVE to do this EVERY year, it's a great reminder for the kids to think about what they are doing online, are they making good choices and are they being safe? So much for them to think about - so much on their plates - so much anxiety running through their minds. If we can help ease this, prevent bullying, show them that we care - this is what we are here for:)!!
Happy Wednesday all -
Mrs. I:)
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