Showing 123 results in Digital Citizenship Lesson Plans

Debating the Privacy Line

Often, the more information we have, the better decisions we're able to make. The power of data can benefit both individuals and governments. But who…

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Privacy & Security

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12

The Health Effects of Screen Time

The research is still out when it comes to exactly how screen time affects our health. But one area where we know it does is our sleep. Just having a…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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12

Filter Bubble Trouble

When we get news from our social media feeds, it often only tells us part of the story. Our friends -- and the website's algorithms -- tend to feed…

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News & Media Literacy

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12

We Are Civil Communicators

When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to…

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Relationships & Communication

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12

Can Media Be Addictive?

The word "addiction" packs a heavy punch, and the research is inconclusive on whether it's truly accurate when it comes to digital device use. What's…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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11

Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying

When cyberbullying happens, everyone involved brings their own perspective to the situation. Help students learn about the importance of empathy, how…

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Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

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7

The Four Factors of Fair Use

Kids can be voracious consumers -- and creators -- of media, and it's easier than ever for them to find and share digital content online. But do…

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News & Media Literacy

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7

Finding Credible News

The web is full of questionable stuff, from rumors and inaccurate information to outright lies and so-called fake news. So how do we help students…

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News & Media Literacy

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6

My Media Use: A Personal Challenge

Most of us use a lot of digital media in our daily lives -- even when we don't realize it! Having a balance between online and offline time is…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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7

Chatting Safely Online

Games, social media, and other online spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities…

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Relationships & Communication

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6

Who Are You Online?

What does it actually mean to "be yourself" or to "be "real"? Those are deep thoughts for any middle schooler. For kids today, these questions matter…

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Digital Footprint & Identity

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6

Don't Feed the Phish

Internet scams are part of being online today, but many kids might not be aware of them. How do we help our students avoid being tricked into…

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Privacy & Security

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6

Big, Big Data

Every time we go online, we're giving away information about ourselves. But just how much data are companies collecting from us? Hint: It's probably…

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Privacy & Security

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7

Digital Drama Unplugged

Miscommunication is a common occurrence online and on social media. Plus, being behind a screen makes it easier to say things they wouldn't say in…

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Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

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6

Finding My Media Balance

Helping kids learn what makes different media choices healthy or not is a good start. But how do we help them actually make responsible choices in…

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Media Balance & Well-Being

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5