Objective:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to practice netiquette and digital citizenship while using technology.

Assessment:

Students will create a poster showcasing examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors.

Key Points:

• Definition and importance of netiquette and digital citizenship

• Examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors

• Online safety rules

Opening:

• Gather students in a circle and ask them if they know what it means to be polite and respectful. Discuss their responses.

• Show students a picture of a computer or a device and ask them how they use it. Engage them in a conversation about their experiences using technology.

Introduction to New Material:

• Explain to students that just like we have rules for how to behave in classrooms and on the playground, there are also rules for how to behave online.

• Share the definition of netiquette and digital citizenship, using simple and age-appropriate language.

• Show students visual examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors, such as using kind words, asking for permission before sharing someone's picture, and being respectful in online discussions.

• Anticipate a common misconception: Some students may think that everything they do online is private and can't affect others. Explain that our actions online can have real consequences and affect other people's feelings, just like our actions in real life.

Guided Practice:

• Set behavioral expectations for the work time, such as raising hands to share ideas and taking turns.

• Ask students to brainstorm examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors.

• Write down their ideas on the board and discuss each behavior, emphasizing the importance of being respectful, responsible, and safe online.

• Show students a few easy examples of online scenarios and ask them to identify the appropriate netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors for each situation. Gradually increase the complexity of the scenarios and encourage students to explain their reasoning.

Independent Practice:

• Assign students to create a poster showcasing examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors.

• Provide them with art supplies and a template to work on.

• Circulate the classroom to monitor student performance, provide support, and reinforce the key points discussed earlier.

Closing:

• Gather students back in the circle and ask a few volunteers to share their posters with the class.

• Lead a brief discussion about the importance of practicing netiquette and digital citizenship, and how it can positively impact our online interactions and relationships with others.

  
  

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Lesson Objective:

Students will be able to define the principles of digital citizenship and netiquette in order to be responsible citizens online.

Pre-assessment:

Start by asking the students what they know about digital citizenship and netiquette if anything at all. The students will fill out the first two sections of their KWL chart. Then we will write some things the students wrote down on a piece of chart paper as a class so that we can reference it.

Key Points:

• Definition of digital citizenship and netiquette

• Importance of digital citizenship and netiquette in the online world

• Strategies for promoting responsible and respectful behavior online

Lesson intro:

We will watch a short video that explains the concept of digital citizenship and netiquette. After the video, we will discuss as a class how our behavior online can not only affect us but other people too.

Guided Practice:

Now that the students have an understanding of digital citizenship and netiquette. I will present a series of scenarios and as a class, we will discuss how the students would respond responsibly and respectfully. I will make sure to ask various students so that we get different perspectives.

Activity:

The students will create a collage or poster that promotes responsible and respectful behavior online. Using the principles of digital citizenship and netiquette that they just learned. The students will use visual and text representations to convey their understanding and explain why what they put on their poster is responsible and respectful behavior online.

Post-assessment:

Using a KWL (Know, Want to know, Learned) chart pair up with a partner and take turns sharing one thing you learned about digital citizenship and netiquette today. The students will fill in their last section of the KWL chart during this activity. Finally, share one thing you will do differently to be a good digital citizen.

2.) Do use kind words when talking or writing to others online

3.)Do tell a grown-up if something makes you feel upset while online.

4.)Do remeber to be safe and follow the rules.

2.) Don't use mean words when talking or writing to others online

3.)Don't share personal information like your address, phone number or passwords

4.)Don't believe everything you see online without asking a grown-up

The foot shape represents a digital footprint. The students were given many options on what they wanted their collage to look like.

Scenario to show and discuss with the students.

Netiquette focuses on the responsible rules that go along with communicating on the internet. With the vast amounts of technology it is extremely important that children of all ages know how to be responsible on the internet. This includes things like not cyberbullying which can become a very dangerous thing especially among school-aged children. Social media can effect mental health among students too and digital citizenship and netiquette can help block out some of the unnecessary stress that comes along with posting on the internet. Teaching students to protect themselves on the internet can prevent them from falling victim to the dangers of the internet world.

Through my research for this project, I learned that cyberbullying is not the only aspect associated with digital citizenship and netiquette. Things like not posting your address, or phone number, not accepting unreliable emails or files, and many more. This research has confirmed how important it is to educate children of all ages about the principles of netiquette and digital citizenship. Technology is constantly evolving and although I was responsible on the internet and was lucky enough to not experience anything dangerous, children now may have an increased risk of those dangers. I never thought about how important it is to educate students on digital citizenship and netiquette until I was educated on them myself.

My research has confirmed that as a teacher it is extremely important to make it a point to properly educate students on these topics. Teaching them the proper way to behave and be responsible on the internet can be very beneficial to them both now and in the future. By teaching about these principles teachers can help prevent their students from being involved in anything dangerous or anything that can be detrimental to their lives in general.

Before starting this project, I had heard about the terms 'digital citizenship' and 'netiquette' while working at the ITS help service desk at SUNY Oneonta for the past year. Unfortunately, I never learned about digital safety in school or while growing up. However, over time, while using the internet, I learned basic rules such as avoiding sketchy websites, refraining from talking to strangers online, using proper grammar and vocabulary, avoiding viruses, and being respectful to others through trial and error. I also realized how important it is to think about all the actions we do online since a digital footprint exists. It is very scary because one mistake online can follow you forever and it could ruin your reputation. Things like this are common in today's world especially with social media because with social media you can share it with millions of people in seconds.