Lesson 1: Connections and Community
Students learn about the permanence of their online posts and how to manage online relationships (including instances of cyber-bullying, harassment, or “digital drama”).
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate the negative and positive aspects of an online community.
- Identify methods to engage with others online in a respectful manner.
- Describe the potential consequences of spending a lot of time online.
- Identify methods to create a healthy balance between online and offline time.
Lesson 2: Safety and Privacy
Students learn what a digital footprint is, how to protect their personal information, why to be wary of digital tracking, and how to get help when they need it.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- List steps to keep personal information private online.
- Explain what a digital footprint is and how it’s created.
- Identify when to seek help from a trusted adult.
- List steps to protect digital data from compromise.
Lesson 3: Screen Time vs. Offline Time
Students learn the benefits and risks of online time, as well as ways to identify if they spend too much time online and how to manage their online time.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate the negative and positive aspects of an online community.
- Identify when to seek help from a trusted adult.
- Describe the potential consequences of spending a lot of time online.
- Identify methods to create a healthy balance between online and offline time.
Lesson 4: Technology and Data
Students learn how to protect their data online, how to recognize and avoid online threats, and how to create a secure password.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- List steps to keep personal information private online.
- List steps to protect digital data from compromise.
- Identify potential phishing messages and signs of malware.
Lesson 5: Rights and Literacy
Students learn how to responsibly create or co-create content online, including their rights, responsibilities, and restrictions.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate the negative and positive aspects of an online community.
- Identify and describe digital rights and restrictions.
- Differentiate between created and curated content.
Lesson 6: Evaluating Content
Students learn how to conduct effective searches online, how to evaluate content for accuracy and perspective, and how to differentiate news from native ads.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to evaluate content for accuracy and bias.
- Identify methods to differentiate accurate search results from inaccurate or sponsored content.