Cyber Citizenry

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Digital Literacy For Parents/Teacher & Students K-6 by Lisa Schaa

Parents	Teachers	3-6 graders
1.     Overview of What/How Digital Media Affects Kids	1.     Overview of What/How Digital Media Affects Kids	Download and Play Carnegie Cyber Academy
Rationale: As a parent and educator, I think we adults need to have a good idea of what our kids/ students are doing out there, and what exactly “out there” is!	Rationale: As a parent and educator, I think we adults need to have a good idea of what our kids/ students are doing out there, and what exactly “out there” is!	Rationale: Kids need to learn how to be smart digital citizens. Games are a big hit in getting the message across.
Outcome: To be smarter and better educated in this ever-changing world our kids/students spend a huge majority of their lives in.	Outcome: To be smarter and better educated in this ever-changing world our kids/students spend a huge majority of their lives in.	Outcome: To be smarter digital citizens in the area of spam, personal information, website dangers, and cyberbullying.
Feedback: Parents will complete a survey at the completion of the tutorial in order to give feedback so the program can be changed as needed.	Feedback: Teachers will complete a survey at the completion of the tutorial in order to give feedback so the program can be changed as needed.	Feedback: Students will complete a survey at the completion of the game in order to give feedback so the program can be changed as needed.
Time Frame: 2-3 hours	Time Frame: 25 minutes	Time Frame: 3-4 classes (30 minutes each)
2.     Common Sense about Cyber Bullying watch video, read the 5 tips	2.     Common Sense about Cyber Bullying watch video, read the 5 tips	Cyberbullying For Kids watch the webisodes, answer the questions as a class
Rationale: I chose Cyberbullying because this is a huge issue in digital media; it is the NEW bullying of the 21st Century.	Rationale: I chose Cyberbullying because this is a huge issue in digital media; it is the NEW bullying of the 21st Century.	Rationale: I chose Cyberbullying because this is a huge issue in digital media; it is the NEW bullying of the 21st Century. A game format is more appealing to younger students.
Outcome: To be a more informed parent about how, why, where and to whom Cyberbullying occurs.	Outcome: To be a more informed educator about how, why, where and to whom Cyberbullying occurs.	Outcome: To be a more informed digital citizen about how, why, where and to whom Cyberbullying occurs.
Feedback: Again, fill out a brief survey regarding Cyberbullying and how we could improve on the program in this area at the end of this unit.	Feedback: Again, fill out a brief survey regarding Cyberbullying and how we could improve on the program in this area at the end of this unit.	Feedback: Again, fill out a brief survey regarding Cyberbullying and how we could improve on the program in this area at the end of this unit.
Time Frame: 1-2 hours	Time Frame: 1-2 hours	Time Frame: 3-4 classes (30 minutes each)
3.Internet Safety for Kids	3. Overview of Common Sense Curriculum	Search Sites  work in pairs to search online and fill out the handout
Rationale: It is essential that parents are actively involved in their kids internet activity.	Rationale: Teachers can get an overview of what the curriculum looks like, get ideas for implementation	Rationale: Kids need to know how to choose a good search site online
Outcome: Parents will learn Internet safety basics and strategies to keep their kids safe online.	Outcome: Teachers will become familiar with the curriculum, and will be able to pick and choose which areas they would like to focus on with their class.	Outcome: Students will become better digital citizens and more aware of how and why to behave online.
Time Frame: 30 minutes	Time Frame: 25 minutes	Time Frame: 1-2 classes (60 minutes)