1. Christian Citizenship in a Digital World Lesson 4:Digital Etiquette

2. Overview Lesson 1: Online Privacy Lesson 2: Personal Identity – Your brand and reputation. Lesson 3: Digital Communication Lesson 4: Digital Etiquette

4. Do I have good digital etiquette? video video video

5. Lesson objectives I am learning to capture digital images, audio, and video that is responsible and respectful. I am learning to capture digital images, audio, and video that is responsible and respectful. I am learning to display/post images, audio clips, and video in a respectful and responsible manner. I am learning to display/post images, audio clips, and video in a respectful and responsible manner. I am learning how the use of still images, audio clips, and video can affect my life as well as the lives of other people. I am learning how the use of still images, audio clips, and video can affect my life as well as the lives of other people. I am learning how to use my device(s) in a respectful and responsible manner. I am learning how to use my device(s) in a respectful and responsible manner.

6. Inquiry questions… What is digital etiquette? What is digital etiquette? What do I need to know in order to be a good citizen while online? What do I need to know in order to be a good citizen while online? What should I do when I see that someone is not using technology appropriately? What should I do when I see that someone is not using technology appropriately? What should I know when using my cell phone? What should I know when using my cell phone?

7. Opening Video – What is Digital Etiquette (Netiquette) Video Video Video

8. What is Digital Etiquette? It can be referred to as “internet manners.” It can be referred to as “internet manners.” In other words, this is how you should act and behave online and when you are using devices such as phones, i- pods, tablets, or computers. In other words, this is how you should act and behave online and when you are using devices such as phones, i- pods, tablets, or computers. On the internet, when instant messaging, blogging, emailing, posting pictures/video/audio, no one can see you. On the internet, when instant messaging, blogging, emailing, posting pictures/video/audio, no one can see you. If people cannot see you, and they read your works and they cannot hear your words, tone does not exist. If people cannot see you, and they read your works and they cannot hear your words, tone does not exist. This is a problem… This is a problem…

9. Tone… When tone is absent in communication, ambiguity is formed. This causes confusion around the conversation. When tone is absent in communication, ambiguity is formed. This causes confusion around the conversation. Some people say things in a jokingly manner, but it is not always clear to the other person if you are kidding or not (they do not hear your voice, facial expressions, or body language). Some people say things in a jokingly manner, but it is not always clear to the other person if you are kidding or not (they do not hear your voice, facial expressions, or body language). It is easy to hurt other people’s feelings, even when you did not mean to do so! It is easy to hurt other people’s feelings, even when you did not mean to do so! CAPITAL LETTERS tells the person receiving your message that you are yelling at them. CAPITAL LETTERS tells the person receiving your message that you are yelling at them. Some examples include: sarcasm, irony, or poking fun.. Some examples include: sarcasm, irony, or poking fun..

10. How we behave online… When you are on the internet, you may not think it is important to act appropriately. When you are on the internet, you may not think it is important to act appropriately. Often you do not know the person or group of people you are communicating with. Often you do not know the person or group of people you are communicating with. People often behave differently because they hide behind a user name, not their real name (they think they are anonymous). People often behave differently because they hide behind a user name, not their real name (they think they are anonymous). People have a tendency of saying meaner or ruder things than they ever would say in person. People have a tendency of saying meaner or ruder things than they ever would say in person. When we interact online with other people, we do not see their emotional responses – that is we cannot see how our words may hurt someone. Often, people may continue not knowing they are hurting the other person. When we interact online with other people, we do not see their emotional responses – that is we cannot see how our words may hurt someone. Often, people may continue not knowing they are hurting the other person. Follow these rules: Follow these rules: Behave towards anyone online as you would behave if you are with them in person. Behave towards anyone online as you would behave if you are with them in person. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Treat people the way you want to be treated. If you do not have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all. If you do not have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all.

11. When you disagree with someone online… Do not post a comment. Do not post a comment. If a person is asking what you think (your feedback), make a suggestion as to how they can improve, but do so politely. If a person is asking what you think (your feedback), make a suggestion as to how they can improve, but do so politely. If someone has a different opinion than you, do not say their opinion is wrong or stupid (an opinion cannot be wrong because it is how a person feels about something). Share your opinion politely and give reasons for it. If someone has a different opinion than you, do not say their opinion is wrong or stupid (an opinion cannot be wrong because it is how a person feels about something). Share your opinion politely and give reasons for it. If someone says something that is hurtful: If someone says something that is hurtful: Tell an adult you trust (teacher, parent, principal, etc.) as soon as possible. Tell an adult you trust (teacher, parent, principal, etc.) as soon as possible. Do not delete the comment or any portion of your conversation. Do not delete the comment or any portion of your conversation. Do not respond – Why is it important not to respond? Do not respond – Why is it important not to respond?

12. Capturing images and videos… Never take inappropriate pictures and videos of yourself or others. Never take inappropriate pictures and videos of yourself or others. Always ask permission to take someone’s picture or a video Always ask permission to take someone’s picture or a video After you have taken a picture or video of someone, show them immediately. After you have taken a picture or video of someone, show them immediately. If they do not like the picture, delete it right away. If they do not like the picture, delete it right away. Discussion: Discussion: If someone takes a video or picture of you that you do not like, what should you do? If someone takes a video or picture of you that you do not like, what should you do?

13. Posting online

14. When posting about yourself on the internet… What you upload (pictures, video, blogs, comments, etc) is there forever. What you upload (pictures, video, blogs, comments, etc) is there forever. Consequently, you need to make sure what you post is: Consequently, you need to make sure what you post is: Appropriate Appropriate Not too personal Not too personal (You do not want your personal information for the entire online world to see. This includes your full name, where you live, school you attend, teams you play on, places you hang out at after school, etc.) (You do not want your personal information for the entire online world to see. This includes your full name, where you live, school you attend, teams you play on, places you hang out at after school, etc.) Not embarrassing to see years down the road. Not embarrassing to see years down the road. Discussion Questions: Discussion Questions: What are some of the dangers about posting personal information? What are some of the dangers about posting personal information? How can the posting of inappropriate pictures/videos/written posts cause problems for you: How can the posting of inappropriate pictures/videos/written posts cause problems for you: In the present (now)? In the present (now)? In the future? In the future?

15. Posting things about others… When posting images or video of other people you need to: Have them look at it carefully. Have them look at it carefully. Get their permission to post it. Get their permission to post it. If you got permission to take the picture or video of another person, this does not mean they gave you permission to post it online. If you got permission to take the picture or video of another person, this does not mean they gave you permission to post it online. If a picture or video has many people in it and they can be identified, you need to get everyone’s permission to post. If a picture or video has many people in it and they can be identified, you need to get everyone’s permission to post. Do not post stories on blogs, social media postings, etc about other people without asking permission… You cannot assume that that person will never find out. You cannot assume that that person will never find out. When asking permission describe what you will say so they can make an ‘informed decision’ about saying yes or no. When asking permission describe what you will say so they can make an ‘informed decision’ about saying yes or no. Discussion Questions: Why is it important to get informed permission to post something about another person? Why is it important to get informed permission to post something about another person? How are others affected if you post inappropriate things? How are others affected if you post inappropriate things? How are others affected when you post things with out permission? How are others affected when you post things with out permission?

16. Role Play Scenario 1 You attend a Halloween party and some of you and your friends have dressed up in really revealing and inappropriate costumes. You put your photos on Facebook. You decide to make one particularly revealing picture of you your profile image. Because of this you get many people wanting to be your friend, despite the fact the profile is private.

17. Discuss these questions… 1) What could you have done to avoid this? 2) Are you aware of what other people have posted on their social networking sites and how this may portray you to other people? 3) Who else may be viewing your profile or photos of you online? Why should you be concerned?

18. Cell Phone/Mobile Device Etiquette Video Video Video

19. Keep the following in mind when using a cell phone or other mobile devices. Mind your surroundings: Do not text and walk Do not text and walk Be mindful of what you have on your screens when you are closer to other people. Be mindful of what you have on your screens when you are closer to other people. Keep your eyes to yourself – do not peek at what other people are looking at unless they give you permission to look. Keep your eyes to yourself – do not peek at what other people are looking at unless they give you permission to look. Choose ringtones appropriately. When in class, on a bus, movie theater, or any location, make sure you have your phone on “Silent/vibrate.” When in class, on a bus, movie theater, or any location, make sure you have your phone on “Silent/vibrate.” If you answer the phone: Keep your voice down. Keep your voice down. Try and remove yourself from the crowd – why is this important? Try and remove yourself from the crowd – why is this important?

20. Keep the following in mind when using a cell phone or other mobile devices. Your devices are only permitted to be used in class for learning-related activities. Texting during class when the teacher is teaching, playing games, searching for irrelevant or inappropriate things in class are not permitted. Discussion: Why are each of these expectations important? What may be some problems if you do not follow them? Why are each of these expectations important? What may be some problems if you do not follow them?

21. Texting and walking Texting/talking on a phone and walking can be very dangerous. You are not aware of your surroundings… You are not aware of your surroundings… How can this be dangerous? How can this be dangerous? If you need to respond to a text or a call: Step to the side of a hall or sidewalk. Step to the side of a hall or sidewalk. Stop walking. Stop walking. Take note of what is around you Take note of what is around you Video

22. Role Play Scenario 2 Your friend took a picture of someone in your class with a cell phone without their permission earlier in the day. Your friend took a picture of someone in your class with a cell phone without their permission earlier in the day. During the lunch hour, your friend is showing you and a group of your friends that picture on their cell phone. It is picture of one of your classmates that is inappropriate. During the lunch hour, your friend is showing you and a group of your friends that picture on their cell phone. It is picture of one of your classmates that is inappropriate. If your classmate was aware of the picture he/she would be very embarrassed over it. If your classmate was aware of the picture he/she would be very embarrassed over it. The classmate does not know this picture was taken. The classmate does not know this picture was taken.

23. Discussion questions: How do you deal with the issue? How do you deal with the issue? When you first are told about the picture? Why? When you first are told about the picture? Why? When you are invited to look at the picture? Why? When you are invited to look at the picture? Why? Should you tell this person in the picture that someone has an inappropriate picture of them? Why or why not? Should you tell this person in the picture that someone has an inappropriate picture of them? Why or why not?

24. Rights and responsibilities Video Video Video

25. Summary discussion How can poor digital etiquette affect: Learning in the class? Learning in the class? Your relationships with peers? Your relationships with peers? The relationships between your peers? The relationships between your peers? Your reputation in the school? In your community Your reputation in the school? In your community Your REPUTATION and CHARACTER are the most important things you can have in a digital environment… It is very difficult to establish and maintain a positive reputation and positive character… It is very difficult to establish and maintain a positive reputation and positive character… It is very easy to destroy a positive reputation and character It is very easy to destroy a positive reputation and character It can be done with one picture, video, or written posting. It can be done with one picture, video, or written posting. These pictures, videos, or postings do not have to be about you… a poor choice in posting about someone else can affect your reputation! It says a lot about you as a person. These pictures, videos, or postings do not have to be about you… a poor choice in posting about someone else can affect your reputation! It says a lot about you as a person.