Becoming a Responsible Digital Citizen

Introduction

Do you know that every click, comment, and post you make online leaves a "digital footprint" that lasts forever? In this activity, you will become a "Digital Detective." Your mission is to investigate how to stay safe online and how to treat others with respect in the digital world. Are you ready to protect your digital identity?

Task

Your goal is to create a "Digital Citizen’s Handbook" (pwedeng Canva poster or Word doc). This handbook must include:

1. 3 Tips for Online Safety.

2. A brief explanation of what "Netiquette" is.

3. One real-life example of how to spot "Fake News."

Process

1. Form a Group: Work with 3 members.

2. Research: Use the links provided in the Resources section to find information.

3. Analyze: Discuss with your group which tips are the most important for students like you.

4. Create: Design your handbook using the information you gathered.

5. Submit: Upload your final output to our class folder.

Evaluation

Criteria	Excellent (5 pts)	Satisfactory (3 pts)	Needs Improvement (1 pt)
Content	All 3 tips and netiquette are clear.	Missing 1 requirement.	Information is incomplete.
Creativity	Very organized and visual.	Simple but clear.	Hard to read or disorganized.
Collaboration	All members participated. Some	Some members worked.	Only one person did the work.

Conclusion

Congratulations, Detective! You have completed your mission. By creating this handbook, you now have the tools to protect yourself and others online. Remember, being a teacher or a student in the digital age means being responsible for what we share. Reflect on this; How will you use your digital footprint to inspire others?