Life Skills - Term 1 - Week 8

Digital citizenship means being responsible and respectful when using technology. Just like we have rules for how to behave in school and at home, we also need rules for how to behave online. This includes being kind to others, not sharing personal information, and knowing how to stay safe while using the internet.

Let's look at some scenarios. If you see someone being mean to another person online, what should you do? You should tell a trusted adult and not join in. Another example is when you want to share a picture online. Always ask for permission before sharing someone else's photo. These examples help us understand how to act respectfully in the digital world.

In pairs, students will role-play different scenarios related to digital citizenship. One student can act as a person using a device, while the other acts as a friend. They will practice how to respond to situations like receiving a mean message or wanting to share a video. After each role-play, the class will discuss what was done well and what could be improved.

Each student will write down one goal they want to achieve regarding digital citizenship. This could be something like 'I will always ask before sharing a photo' or 'I will be kind to others online.' They will share their goals with the class, and we will discuss how we can support each other in achieving these goals.

• Being responsible and respectful online
• Playing games all day
• Ignoring others
• Sharing everything without asking

Answer: Being responsible and respectful online

Digital citizenship involves behaving well and being safe while using technology.

• Join in and laugh
• Tell a trusted adult
• Ignore it
• Post something mean back

Answer: Tell a trusted adult

It's important to report mean behavior to someone who can help.

Answer: Taking breaks from screens.

Taking breaks helps keep our minds and bodies healthy.

• To be polite and respectful
• Because it doesn't matter
• To get more likes
• To show off

Answer: To be polite and respectful

Asking for permission shows respect for others' privacy.

Answer: I will be kind to others online.

Setting goals helps us remember to act respectfully.

• Reply with something mean
• Show it to a trusted adult
• Ignore it and keep it to yourself
• Delete it without telling anyone

Answer: Show it to a trusted adult

It's important to talk to someone who can help you handle the situation.

• By sharing your password with friends
• By keeping personal information private
• By using the same password for everything
• By talking to strangers online

Answer: By keeping personal information private