Life Skills - Term 4 - Week 2

Digital citizenship means being responsible and respectful when using technology. Just like we have rules for how to behave in person, we also need to follow rules when we are 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 a scenario: Imagine you see a friend being mean to someone in a chat room. What should you do? You can choose to tell your friend to stop being mean or report it to an adult. This shows how we can be respectful and help others online. Discussing these scenarios helps us understand how to act in similar situations.

In pairs, students will role-play different scenarios involving technology use. For example, one student can pretend to receive a mean message, while the other can respond with kindness. After each role-play, the class will discuss what was done well and what could be improved. This practice helps reinforce the importance of respectful communication.

Each student will write down one goal they want to achieve regarding their behavior online. For example, a student might choose to always ask for permission before sharing pictures or to be kind when playing games online. After writing their goals, students can share them with the class, promoting accountability and support among peers.

• Being responsible and respectful online
• Playing games all day
• Ignoring others on the internet

Answer: Being responsible and respectful online

Digital citizenship involves behaving well and being respectful when using technology.

• Spending all day on the computer
• Taking breaks and playing outside
• Not telling anyone what you do online

Answer: Taking breaks and playing outside

It's important to balance screen time with other activities for a healthy lifestyle.

Answer: By being kind to others.

Being kind helps create a positive online environment.

• Join in and be mean too
• Tell an adult or help the person being bullied
• Ignore it and walk away

Answer: Tell an adult or help the person being bullied

It's important to stand up against bullying and seek help.

Answer: I will always ask before sharing pictures.

Setting goals helps us improve our online behavior.

• To keep yourself safe
• So you can make more friends
• Because everyone else is doing it

Answer: To keep yourself safe

Sharing personal information can put you at risk, so it's important to keep it private.

• Reply with something mean back
• Tell a trusted adult
• Ignore it and keep it to yourself

Answer: Tell a trusted adult

Reporting mean messages helps protect yourself and others.