Week 15 Blog- Lesson Plan - Digital Citizenship

Welcome to this week's blog post!

I created a digital Citizenship Lesson Plan for teachers to use in any classroom delivery modality.

At the end of this Blog post, I will share in its entirety.

Once again, I find myself a week behind.

I'm sitting here today trying to catch up with this week's lessons & work. Its Friday night... or now its offically Saturday Morning! I have a busy weekend planned, so I decided to stay up and finish this weeks assignments before I go to sleep

I worked till 4:30 and then I coached a baseball game from about 5:15 to 8:15. Then after a little second dinner I decided to catch up on my class, review my posts and comments and finally update my portfolio.

I finally just taught myself this week how to make my website/portfolio user friendly AND viewer Friendly!

I feel quite accomplished, however it has taken me almost about 6 hours and it probably only takes other students about 20 minutes!

I'm really excited for next week's blog post about what I've learned.

I am also excited to be done with this class, and also this school year!

Again, I am struggling with the digital citizenship lesson and how to screencast a version of me teaching.

So, I'm going to attempt that again tomorrow or Sunday if I have time. I'm starting to run out of gas and it's almost 3:00 in the morning.

As you will see below, I created a lesson plan that could be utilized in several different modalities; online, in-person, virtual, blended, whatever you need. I got it. Enjoy! 😀

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 Citizen Artifact - Understanding Digital Citizenship

• Lesson Title: 
  • Understanding Digital Citizenship
• Objective: 
  • Students will understand the concept of digital citizenship, recognize the importance of responsible online behavior, and identify strategies for practicing good digital citizenship.
• Duration: 
  • 60 minutes
• Materials Needed:
  • Whiteboard or flip chart & Markers (if in Person)
  • Computer/ Tablet/ Phone (if Virtual)
  • Projector and screen 
  • Internet access 
  • Access to Padlet/Kahoot/Zoom/Google Etc.
• Procedure:

• • Introduction (10 minutes):
    • Begin by asking students what they think the term "digital citizenship" means.
    • Discuss student responses and write down key ideas on the board (in person)
      • Utilize Kahoot/Padlet/Zoom/Etc. to document and display responses.
    • Have students name all digital services they use regularly.
    • Explain that digital citizenship refers to the responsible and ethical use of technology, including the internet, social media, streaming services, and any other digital platforms.
    • Give examples and ask for examples for clarification.
• Activity 1:
  • Defining Digital Citizenship (15 minutes):
    • Divide the class into small groups (in-person or in Zoom).
    • Provide each group with a set of scenarios related to online behavior (cyberbullying, plagiarism, sharing personal information online, copyright infringement, FERPA/HIPPA/Etc.).
    • Instruct the groups to discuss each scenario and determine whether it demonstrates good digital citizenship or not.
    • After discussion, have each group share their conclusions with the class.
    • Explore opportunities to expand discussion from examples & scenarios provided by students.
    • Conclude discussion by explaining criteria for good digital citizenship based on the scenarios.
• Activity 2:
  • Exploring Rights and Responsibilities (20 minutes):
    • Project a list of digital rights and responsibilities on the board or screen.
    • Discuss each right and responsibility with the class, providing examples and clarifications as needed.
    • Have students expand list with examples.
    • Explain how these rights and responsibilities may apply to their own online activities.
    • Brainstorm additional rights and responsibilities students believe should be included in the list.
• Activity 3:
  • Creating a Digital Citizenship Pledge (10 minutes):
    • Explain the concept of a pledge and its significance in committing to certain behaviors or values.
    • Instruct students to work individually or in pairs to create a digital citizenship pledge.
    • The pledge should include specific actions or behaviors that demonstrate good digital citizenship.
    • After completing their pledges, allow students to share them with the class if they feel comfortable.
• Conclusion (5 minutes):
  • Summarize key points of the lesson, emphasize the importance of being responsible digital citizens.
  • Have students reflect on how they can apply what they've learned to their own online behavior.
  • Remind students that practicing good digital citizenship not only benefits themselves but also contributes to a safer and more positive online environment for everyone.
  • By the end of this lesson, students should have a solid understanding of what digital citizenship entails and feel empowered to practice responsible and ethical behavior online.
• Assessment:
  • Monitor student participation during group activities and discussions.
  • Review students' digital citizenship pledges for thoughtful and appropriate content.
  • Encourage students to ask questions and seek clarification as needed throughout the lesson.

• Additional Extension Activities (Optional):
  • Have students research and present on a specific aspect of digital citizenship, such as online privacy, digital footprints, or cyberbullying.
  • Organize a school-wide digital citizenship campaign, where students create posters, videos, or social media posts promoting responsible online behavior.
  • Invite a guest speaker, such as a technology expert or cybersecurity professional, to talk to the class about the importance of digital citizenship.