Standard 7D
In 21st century classrooms, we have students that have grown up with technology their whole lives. Even though using technology seems to be second nature to our students, that does not mean they inherently know how to use it responsibly. That skill must be taught. Like the real world, the virtual world also has rules and regulations to help keep everyone safe. As educators it is our job to educate our students about these rules and regulations. Students have confided that they act more recklessly online than they would in the real world since they are not "physically" harming someone. After a lengthy conversation regarding this matter, I felt it was an important subject to include in my curriculum. My approach for this topic is to keep it open-ended with dialogue and therefore use a discussion based format.
Topics covered in the lesson
- Cyberbullying - Discuss with the students what is bullying in your own words and can bullying take place online over social media.
- Social Media and Protecting your valuable / private information
- Communication via IM or social media
- Communicating with a adult about unsafe situations either you might be apart of or someone you know
Below is a Ted Talk Video I use during my lesson when discussing Digital Community
Keegan Korf is a lead teacher of digital citizenship for the Omaha Public Schools and Common Sense Media. She works in Omaha and across Nebraska, talking to students, teachers, parents and community members about digital citizenship, media literacy and empowering children to use technology to its full potential. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Keegan Korf is a lead teacher of digital citizenship for the Omaha Public Schools and Common Sense Media. She works in Omaha and across Nebraska, talking to students, teachers, parents and community members about digital citizenship, media literacy and empowering children to use technology to its full potential. Korf believes that every person has both the right and the freedom to define themselves online and IRL (in real life) regardless of how they have been defined by others or how they have been defined in the past. She believes that it is the responsibility of educators, parents, and all other adults to guide children toward positive and authentic self-representation in online spaces. Korf has a master of arts degree from the College of Saint Mary and a master of education degree from Midland University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
Topics covered in the lesson
- Cyberbullying - Discuss with the students what is bullying in your own words and can bullying take place online over social media.
- Social Media and Protecting your valuable / private information
- Communication via IM or social media
- Communicating with a adult about unsafe situations either you might be apart of or someone you know
Below is a Ted Talk Video I use during my lesson when discussing Digital Community
Keegan Korf is a lead teacher of digital citizenship for the Omaha Public Schools and Common Sense Media. She works in Omaha and across Nebraska, talking to students, teachers, parents and community members about digital citizenship, media literacy and empowering children to use technology to its full potential. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Keegan Korf is a lead teacher of digital citizenship for the Omaha Public Schools and Common Sense Media. She works in Omaha and across Nebraska, talking to students, teachers, parents and community members about digital citizenship, media literacy and empowering children to use technology to its full potential. Korf believes that every person has both the right and the freedom to define themselves online and IRL (in real life) regardless of how they have been defined by others or how they have been defined in the past. She believes that it is the responsibility of educators, parents, and all other adults to guide children toward positive and authentic self-representation in online spaces. Korf has a master of arts degree from the College of Saint Mary and a master of education degree from Midland University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.