Life Skills - Term 4 - Week 2

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology and the internet. It encompasses understanding how to interact respectfully with others online, protecting personal information, and making healthy choices regarding screen time and online activities. As digital citizens, we must be aware of our actions and their impact on ourselves and others in the digital world.

Consider the scenario where a student receives a mean comment on their social media post. Discuss how the student could respond in a respectful manner. Possible responses include ignoring the comment, reporting it, or reaching out to a trusted adult for advice. This example illustrates the importance of handling online conflicts with maturity and respect.

In pairs, students will role-play different online scenarios, such as receiving a friend request from someone they don’t know or encountering cyberbullying. Each pair will discuss and demonstrate how to handle these situations respectfully. After each role-play, the class will discuss what was done well and what could be improved, reinforcing the principles of digital citizenship.

Students will write a short reflection on their current digital habits, identifying one area they would like to improve, such as reducing screen time or being kinder in online interactions. They will set a specific, achievable goal for the week and outline steps they will take to reach it. This encourages self-awareness and accountability in their digital lives.

• Using technology without rules
• Responsible use of technology and the internet
• Only using social media
• Ignoring online safety

Answer: Responsible use of technology and the internet

Digital citizenship involves understanding how to use technology responsibly and respectfully.

• Ignoring messages
• Responding with kindness
• Posting personal information
• Cyberbullying

Answer: Responding with kindness

Responding with kindness promotes a positive online environment.

• Join in
• Ignore it
• Report it
• Post about it online

Answer: Report it

Reporting cyberbullying helps protect yourself and others from harm.

Answer: Taking regular breaks from screens.

Taking breaks helps reduce eye strain and promotes overall well-being.

• To share with everyone
• To prevent identity theft
• It doesn't matter
• To make friends

Answer: To prevent identity theft

Protecting personal information helps keep you safe from online threats.

Answer: I can set a goal to spend less time on social media.

Setting specific goals helps improve your digital citizenship.

• By sharing their secrets
• By being polite in comments
• By ignoring their messages
• By making fun of them

Answer: By being polite in comments