1. Digital Citizenship Literacy

2. My Online Code
Lesson I

3. Ethics Identify someone who is ethical:
In what ways is this person considered ethical?
What are examples of ways that people behave unethically in their dealings with others?
What are examples of ways that people behave unethically in the community?
What are examples of ways that people behave unethically online?

4. Online Ethics
Privacy: Respecting the privacy of others online Self expression and identity: presenting yourself in an honest and genuine way in the online world Connected culture: treating others in a kind and respectful manner, and avoiding cyber bullying Respecting creative work: giving credit to others and/or asking their permission when you use their work as part of your own.

5. Jeff’s Profile
You will be analyzing a fictional profile. Think about the online ethics involved in his postings.

11. Who Are You Online?
Lesson II

12. Avatars
Does the way you represent yourself online differ from the way you represent yourself offline? What is similar and what is different about your online and offline selves? Discuss.

13. Exploring Avatars
The following slides illustrates how people represent themselves online. Note similarities and differences between the real people and their avatars. Avoid passing judgment or making fun of anyone. Speculate on why the people in the photos might have created these avatars.

26. Being “Real” or “Fake” Online
Do you think it is easier for people to be “fake” online than in real life? Why or why not? Define: anonymous and inhibited. Explain how these words relate to online avatars.

27. Closing
How does your persona change depending on the context, online and offline? What are the benefits and problems with being anonymous or less inhibited online? What responsibilities do you have to yourself and others to “stay real” online, even when you exaggerate or act differently?

28. Building Community Online
Lesson III

29. Take assessment together as a class
YAY!

30. Overexposed: Sexting and Relationships
Lesson IV

31. Introduction
How do people in romantic relationships communicate using digital technologies? How do people in relationships communicate differently online than they might face- to-face? Do you think the Internet and cell phones can have a positive impact on people’s romantic relationships?

32. Self-Disclosure in Relationship
What is self-disclosure?
Sharing private, sensitive, or confidential information about oneself with others.

33. Self-Disclosure in Relationship
What are examples of self-disclosure? Can people deepen their relationships by self-disclosing? Are there types of self-disclosure that people should be careful about sharing with others? How might self-disclosing using digital technologies be even more risky than face-to- face?

34. Sexting
Define:
Sending or receiving sexually explicit photos or videos by text message or other digital technologies.
View Ally’s Story

35. Ally’s Story Questions
Why did Ally share the nude picture of herself with her ex-boyfriend ? Why do you think Ally’s ex-boyfriend forwarded the picture to others? How might Ally have felt after she found out the photo was sent around? Looking back on the situation, Ally has a different perspective on what happened. What did she later realize?

36. Ally’s Story Questions
What if the tables were turned and Ally had forwarded a sext that her ex-boyfriend had sent her. Would people have reacted the same way at school? Would the boy have been called names, the same way that Ally was? Do you think that sexting should be against the law?

37. How Should It End? Create an ending to each texting situation.
Appropriate for school/life.

43. Discussion questions
Can you name at least three consequences that could happen if someone sexted? In the moment – when asked to, or asking someone to sext – why might someone ignore these consequences? Are there worries, pressures, or other considerations that come into play? What would it take to make someone think twice before sexting?

44. Closing
Why is self-disclosing using digital technology risky? Why should someone think twice before asking someone to, or sending, a sext? Is it ever okay to sext? Is it okay to pressure others to sext?

45. Risky Online Relationships
Lesson V

46. Introduction
The Internet thrives because people want to share with, learn from, and respond to others online. There are many different types of online interactions between people who don’t know each other in an offline setting. These interactions are sometimes positive, and at other times they can make us feel uncomfortable.

47. Introduction
What are some examples of positive interactions between strangers online? What are some examples of uncomfortable interactions between strangers online?

48. Myths and Realities of “Online Predators”
Define: online predator
A commonly used term for someone who uses the Internet to develop inappropriate relationships with kids or teens.
What are some common stereotypes of online predators?

49. Facts about online predators
Teens are more likely to receive requests to talk about sexual things online from other teens or from young adults (ages 18-25) than they are from older adults
The small percentage of adults that do seek out relationships with teens online are usually up-front about their age, and about their sexual interests.
Teens who develop an ongoing online connection with someone they don’t know, or who are willing to talk about sexual things online, are more likely to find themselves in a risky online relationship.
Risky online relationships don’t always involve total strangers; sometimes they involve people teens have initially met offline.

50. Sheyna’s Situation Define: manipulate
Trying to influence somebody to influence somebody to do something they might not otherwise do, for one’s own benefit.

51. Sheyna’s Situation Discuss:
Why might it be tricky for people to recognize when they are being manipulated, especially online?

55. Answer the questions from Sheyna’s perspective
How did you meet Nick, and how often do you talk to him?
Is Nick older than you? By how much?
Has Nick ever asked you to keep your relationship secret? In what way?
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with anything that Nick has asked you to do?

56. Answer the following from Grace’s perspective
Does it seem like Nick is manipulating Sheyna? Why or why not?
Why might this be a sensitive issue for Sheyna?
What advice would you give Sheyna about her relationship with Nick?

57. Discuss
Based on our answers to these questions, we’ve pointed out that this relationship is risky. Why does it matter? What’s at stake for Sheyna? What about Nick?

58. Principles
Change it up: If something feels like it might be getting risky, it probably is. But if you’re not sure, try changing the subject, making a joke, or saying you want to talk about something else. If you still feel pressured by or uncomfortable with the situation, you need to take further action.
Log off or quit: You need to remember at any time you can just stop typing and log off if a conversation gets uncomfortable online. You can also take action to block or report another user, or create a new account – whether for , IM, or a virtual world – to avoid contact with that person again.

59. Principles
3. Know that it’s okay to feel embarrassed or confused: It’s not always easy to make sense of situations that make you uncomfortable online. Nor is it easy to ask for help if you feel embarrassed about what you’ve experienced. These feelings are normal, and it’s okay to talk about them. 4. Talk to a friend or trusted adult. Don’t be afraid to reach out. Even if you feel you can handle a tricky situation alone, it’s always a good idea to turn to friends, parents, teachers, coaches, and counselors for support.

60. Closure
Why is the term “online predator” misleading? What is the reality when it comes to risky online relationships? How can you avoid getting involved in risky online relationships? What are some examples of ways that people connect safely, responsibly, and positively with others online?