Digital Citizenship: How to be a Responsible Online Citizen

Digital Citizenship: How to be a Responsible Online Citizen

Learning Objective

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to define digital citizenship, identify the characteristics of a good digital citizen, and explain the importance of being a responsible online citizen.

Introduce the learning objective and explain what students will be able to achieve by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about digital citizenship?

What is Digital Citizenship?

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology to engage with the world around us.

Explain what digital citizenship is and why it's important to be a responsible digital citizen.

Characteristics of a Good Digital Citizen

A good digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a responsible, respectful, and safe manner. They are also aware of the impact that their digital footprint can have on their online reputation.

Discuss the key characteristics of a good digital citizen and how they can help students become better online citizens.

Digital Footprint

Your digital footprint is the trail of information that you leave behind when you use the internet. It can include your online activity, posts, and comments.

Explain what a digital footprint is and how it can affect your online reputation.

Online Safety

Online safety is all about protecting yourself and your personal information when you use the internet. This includes being cautious about sharing personal information and avoiding online scams and fraud.

Discuss the importance of online safety and provide practical tips for students to stay safe online.

Digital Literacy

Digital literacy involves having the skills and knowledge to use technology effectively and responsibly. This includes being able to evaluate online content for accuracy and reliability.

Explain what digital literacy is and how it can help students become better online citizens.

Online Communication

Online communication refers to the ways in which we interact with others using technology. It's important to communicate respectfully and avoid cyberbullying or harassment.

Discuss the importance of respectful online communication and provide examples of positive ways to communicate online.

Digital Ethics

Digital ethics involves considering the ethical implications of our actions and decisions online. This includes respecting the rights and privacy of others and avoiding plagiarism or copyright infringement.

Explain what digital ethics is and how it can help students become better online citizens.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.