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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Online Disinhibition and Cyberbullying

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Texting and chatting online can sometimes feel just like talking to someone in person, but it's actually pretty different. It's all because of something called the "online disinhibition effect," which makes us more likely to share or communicate differently from…

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Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

11

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Connecting with Digital Audiences

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

What you say, and how you say it, often depends on whom you're talking to, both in person and online. The person or people you're chatting with -- and the apps or websites you're using -- affect how we communicate. Remind your students to consider their audience…

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Relationships & Communication

Grades

11

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Who's Looking at Your Digital Footprint?

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Our digital footprints can have a powerful impact on our future. This can be a scary thought, given that what's in our digital footprint isn't always in our control. Teach students that digital footprints are an opportunity to showcase their best selves and…

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Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

11

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

How Young Is Too Young for Social Media?

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Children have to be at least 13 to sign up for most social media platforms. But we know that many tweens work around this restriction. By doing so they can connect with peers and have fun, but they're also susceptible  to a number of risks, from privacy to…

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Privacy & Security

Grades

11

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Social Media and How You Feel

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Social media plays a big role in most teens' lives, and research shows that it causes intense feelings -- both positive and negative. But not all media use is the same. There are many benefits that come with both active and passive media use. For better social…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

10

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Risk Check for New Tech

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

New tech, like location services and smart devices, helps make our lives easier and opens opportunities that didn't exist before. But these innovations also come with a cost -- especially to our privacy. Help students consider the benefits and drawbacks of these…

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Privacy & Security

Grades

10

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Rewarding Relationships

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

"It's complicated" can describe many of our relationships with others, both romantic and otherwise. Add digital devices and social media to the mix, and things get complicated even further. Help students take the first step toward building healthy and rewarding…

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Relationships & Communication

Grades

10

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Countering Hate Speech Online

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

As humans, we thrive on social connections and group associations. But this tendency can also lead us to be suspicious of people outside our group. This fear -- xenophobia -- can be overcome by more exposure to people who are different from us. However, the…

Topics

Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

10

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Challenging Confirmation Bias

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Our brains are great at using past experiences to make quick decisions on the fly, but these shortcuts can also lead to bias. "Confirmation bias" is our brain's tendency to seek out information that confirms things we already think we know. Help your students…

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News & Media Literacy

Grades

10

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

My Digital Life Is Like ...

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

We often use our phones or other devices without even thinking about it. But paying closer attention to how -- and how much -- we use digital media can help us find better balance in our lives. Challenge students to truly consider how digital media adds to -- or…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

9

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

The Big Data Dilemma

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Many of us are aware that we're being tracked when we go online. It's one of the ways our favorite websites and apps know how to recommend content just for us. But how much information are companies actually collecting? And what are they doing with it? Digging…

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Privacy & Security

Grades

9

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Protecting Online Reputations

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Tagging friends on social media is a great way to connect with others and capture memorable experiences. But what if they don't want to be tagged? Encourage your students to take responsibility for how they may affect the digital footprints of others.

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Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

9

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Chatting and Red Flags

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Having conversations online, without nonverbal cues or being able to see people, can be awkward and sometimes even risky -- with drawbacks from simple misunderstandings to manipulation or inappropriate messages. Help students navigate and avoid these situations…

Topics

Relationships & Communication

Grades

9

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

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

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

We've all faced thorny situations where what we say or do could potentially harm or hurt someone. Being honest is important, but is there such a thing as being too honest? Sometimes, innocent -- but insensitive -- comments or actions can easily escalate to…

Topics

Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

9

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Hoaxes and Fakes

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

We know not to believe everything we hear, but what about what we see? Advancements in computer-generated graphics, facial recognition, and video production have led to a world of viral videos that are often difficult to identify as fake. Help your students…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

9