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What You Send in "That Moment When ... "

How can we act with empathy and positivity when we're online?

Grade

9

Time

45 mins.

Objectives

  • Identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others.
  • Use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to analyze and respond to a digital dilemma.

Vocabulary Show definitions

digital dilemma
digital dilemma a situation in digital life where it's not always clear what's best to do
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.

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This lesson will be archived in December 2026. 

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Lesson Plan

45 mins.