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: We've all faced thorny situations where what we say or do could potentially harm or hurt someone. Being honest is important, but is there such a thing as being too honest? Sometimes, innocent -- but insensitive -- comments can easily escalate to digital drama or even cyberbullying. Help students recognize & navigate these types of situations that happen online. Students will be able to: - Identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others - Analyze thorny situations online & ways to respond to counter the harm they can cause - Create a public service announcement
1. What Do You Send in That Moment When... (cyberbullying, digital drama, & hate speech) - Required Lesson
: Advancements in computer-generated graphics, facial recognition, & video production have led to a world of viral videos that are often difficult to identify as fake. Help your students learn to read what they see on the web "laterally" by showing them how to get off the page, check credibility, and find corroboration. Students will be able to: - Define "misinformation" & explore consequences of spreading misinformation online - Learn how to use lateral reading to verify the accuracy of information online - Apply lateral reading to examples of questionable videos to determine their accuracy
2. Hoaxes and Fakes (news & media literacy) - Highly Recommended Optional Lesson
: Tagging friends on social media is a great way to connect w/ others & capture memorable experiences. What if they don't want to be tagged? Encourage students to take responsibility for how they may affect the digital footprints of others. Students will be able to: - Define "digital reputation," and identify examples of social media posts that can have a positive or negative effect. - Use the 1-2-3-1 Perspectives activity to consider the causes and effects of posting about others online. - Generate a list of questions to ask themselves before posting pictures or information about someone else
4. Protecting Online Reputations (digital footprint & identity) - Recommended optional lesson
: "Getting to know someone online, without nonverbal cues or being able to see them, can be risky -- from simple misunderstandings to manipulation. Help students navigate and avoid these situations before they go too far. Students will be able to: Identify the types of messages that might cause a red flag feeling for someone. Use the Feel-Identify-Reflect-Act (FIRA) thinking process to analyze and respond to a situation involving a red flag feeling. Create a new scenario that involves a red flag feeling, including specific ways to respond."
3. Chatting & Red Flags (relationships & communication) - Recommended optional lesson)