Life Skills - Term 3 - Week 4

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible and appropriate use of technology. It encompasses a range of skills and behaviors that allow individuals to engage positively in the digital world. This includes understanding online safety, respecting others, and recognizing the impact of one's digital footprint. As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, being a good digital citizen is essential for fostering a safe and respectful online community.

Imagine a situation where a student receives a mean comment on their social media post. As a class, we can discuss how the student might feel and what actions they could take. They could choose to ignore the comment, report it, or respond respectfully. This example illustrates the importance of handling online interactions thoughtfully and the impact of our words on others.

In pairs, students will role-play different online scenarios. One student will act as the person facing a digital dilemma, while the other will provide advice on how to respond respectfully. Scenarios could include receiving a friend request from someone they don't know, encountering cyberbullying, or sharing personal information. After each role-play, the class will discuss the choices made and their potential consequences.

Students will reflect on their own digital habits and write down one goal they want to achieve related to digital citizenship. This could be anything from being kinder in their comments online to spending less time on social media. They will share their goals with a partner and discuss how they plan to achieve them, fostering accountability and support.

• Using technology for fun only
• Being responsible and respectful online
• Ignoring online safety
• Only using social media

Answer: Being responsible and respectful online

Digital citizenship involves using technology in a responsible and respectful manner, ensuring safety and positive interactions.

• Posting mean comments
• Sharing someone else's personal information
• Helping a friend with online bullying
• Ignoring a friend's request for help

Answer: Helping a friend with online bullying

Helping a friend who is being bullied online is a respectful action that promotes a positive digital environment.

Answer: By not sharing passwords or personal details on public platforms.

Keeping personal information private helps protect against identity theft and ensures safety online.

• Because it can affect your future
• Because it makes you popular
• Because everyone does it
• Because it is required by law

Answer: Because it can affect your future

What you post online can have long-lasting effects on your reputation and opportunities.

Answer: I can aim to be kinder in my comments on social media.

Setting a goal to be kinder online helps create a more positive digital community.

• Reply with a mean message
• Ignore it and tell an adult
• Share it with everyone
• Delete your account

Answer: Ignore it and tell an adult

Ignoring mean messages and informing a trusted adult is a safe and responsible action.