Life Skills - Term 2 - Week 6

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible and respectful use of technology. It means being safe online, treating others kindly, and making healthy choices about how much time we spend on screens. Just like in the real world, we need to follow rules and be good friends when we are using the internet or any digital devices.

Let's look at some scenarios. Imagine you see a friend being teased online. What should you do? You can tell them to stop, or you can report it to an adult. Another example is when you are playing a game and someone is being rude. You can choose to ignore them or report their behavior. These examples show how we can act respectfully and help others online.

In pairs, students will role-play different scenarios involving digital citizenship. One student will act as a person using technology, while the other will respond to their actions. For example, one might pretend to receive a mean message, and the other can practice how to respond kindly or seek help. After each role-play, discuss what was learned and how to handle similar situations in real life.

Each student will write down one goal related to their use of technology. This could be something like 'I will only play games for one hour a day' or 'I will always be kind when chatting online.' After writing their goals, students will share them with the class, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can encourage each other to stick to their goals.

• Being nice to people online
• Using technology without rules
• Ignoring others on the internet

Answer: Being nice to people online

Digital citizenship is about being respectful and responsible when using technology.

• Teasing someone
• Helping a friend who is upset
• Ignoring messages from others

Answer: Helping a friend who is upset

Respectful behavior includes supporting friends and treating others kindly.

Answer: I can limit my screen time to one hour a day.

Limiting screen time is a healthy choice that helps balance technology use.

• Join in and laugh
• Tell a trusted adult
• Ignore it and walk away

Answer: Tell a trusted adult

Reporting bullying to an adult is important to help stop it.

Answer: Being kind online helps create a safe and friendly environment for everyone.

Kindness online encourages positive interactions and supports others.

• By cheating to win
• By being polite and fair
• By ignoring other players

Answer: By being polite and fair

Respectful behavior in games includes playing fairly and treating others well.

Answer: I will not use my tablet after 7 PM.

Setting a specific goal helps you manage your technology use better.