Lesson 1: Personal Digital Communication

Objectives: • Examine the 6 questions for proper digital citizenship • Analyze situations to determine appropriate responses based on the 6 questions • Determine what questions help in different situations

6 questions to help you be a good digital citizen 1) Would I like for someone to share that about me? Discussion tips: Have students share how this question impacts being a good digital citizen. Allow students to share examples of when they have made mistakes by not using this question as a guide.

6 questions to help you be a good digital citizen 2) Do I know this person well enough to know if he or she will mind me sharing this information? Discussion tips: Have students share how this question impacts being a good digital citizen. Allow students to share examples of when they have made mistakes by not using this question as a guide.

6 questions to help you be a good digital citizen 3) Would I do or say this in-person, or if my family were watching? Discussion tips: Have students share how this question impacts being a good digital citizen. Allow students to share examples of when they have made mistakes by not using this question as a guide.

6 questions to help you be a good digital citizen 4) Am I doing this because of an emotional reaction? Discussion tips: Have students share how this question impacts being a good digital citizen. Allow students to share examples of when they have made mistakes by not using this question as a guide.

6 questions to help you be a good digital citizen 5) Am I breaking the law or violating school policies? Discussion tips: Have students share how this question impacts being a good digital citizen. Allow students to share examples of when they have made mistakes by not using this question as a guide.

6 questions to help you be a good digital citizen 6) Does this behavior really represent who I am? Discussion tips: Have students share how this question impacts being a good digital citizen. Allow students to share examples of when they have made mistakes by not using this question as a guide.

Here are some examples of situations that arise: Discussion tips: Have the students discuss each of the questions for each of the scenarios. Have students explain why each question does or does not apply to the situation. Have the students discuss how each question can help them avoid getting into trouble in each situation. Janae is upset with her parents so she vents on social media. She has connections on the site that will allow other family members to see the ugly things she said about her family.

Here are some examples of situations that arise: Discussion tips: Have the students discuss each of the questions for each of the scenarios. Have students explain why each question does or does not apply to the situation. Have the students discuss how each question can help them avoid getting into trouble in each situation. Rob is going through a nasty break-up with his girlfriend. They have been arguing back and forth on email and he’s tempted to publish it all online.

Here are some examples of situations that arise: Discussion tips: Have the students discuss each of the questions for each of the scenarios. Have students explain why each question does or does not apply to the situation. Have the students discuss how each question can help them avoid getting into trouble in each situation. Lee is jealous that Frank made the football team and he did not. He started a vicious rumor that Frank uses performance-enhancing drugs.

Here are some examples of situations that arise: Discussion tips: Have the students discuss each of the questions for each of the scenarios. Have students explain why each question does or does not apply to the situation. Have the students discuss how each question can help them avoid getting into trouble in each situation. Tara sees the answers to the upcoming test on Mr. Odell’s desk. She took a picture with her phone and emailed it to her classmates.

Here is a Code of Digital Conduct you can use, in addition to the 6 questions, to ensure you are behaving as a good digital citizen. This slide is optional. If you do not want to use the Code of Digital Conduct with your students, remove this slide.   Discussion tips: Have the students read and discuss. Have students sign document and either return to you or keep for their reference.

Summary: • Examine the 6 questions for proper digital citizenship • Analyze situations to determine appropriate responses based on the 6 questions • Determine what questions help in different situations