I find the Common Sense Media
Curriculum to be helpful in teaching my students about digital
citizenship. Here are a few examples I
plan to use in my classroom…
1. Video showing how to search for information online-
There
are short 2-3 minute video clips featuring kids using technology. Topics range from searching online to cyberbullying. I plan to use the video about a boy who is
interested in searching for baseball pitchers online and the process he goes
through to find relevant details. This would be especially helpful during our research unit in writing.
2. Preventing
identity thief online-
One lesson discusses how to stay safe on the
Internet by identifying personal information vs. private information. Students learn that private information
should not be shared to protect from online identity theft. Students can complete a chart in which they
have to decide which examples are personal information, such as the name of a
pet, and which information is private, such as a home address.
3. Post the technology care poster-
This poster shows 5 ways to be responsible
when using technology (don’t get it wet, share with others, be gentle, turn it
off when not in use, and carry it with two hands). It serves a great visual to remind students
how to care for technology. I am getting
this printed pronto!
You selected some very appropriate materials from Common Sense Media to use with your class. I encourage you to do so. The videos are short so a great intro to a lesson before you get students asking questions and searching for answers!
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