Digital Citizenship Scavenger Hunt

Introduction

Welcome to the Digital Citizenship Scavenger Hunt! We are relying on you to help us out! There has been a lot of bad going around on the internet and we need you to help us get students back on track. In this activity, you will explore what it means to be a responsible digital citizen, the rights and responsibilities that come with using technology, and how to stay safe online

Task

You will work individually to research various aspects of digital citizenship that covers the following topics:

  1. Definition of Digital Citizenship

  2. The Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

  3. Importance of Online Safety

  4. The impact of Digital Footprint

  5. Strategies for Respectful Online Communication

Process

 

  1. Visit this website: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/finding-balance-in-a-digital-world 

Question: What are some examples of ways that students use digital media?



 

2. Visit this website: https://www.digitalcitizenship.net/nine-elements.html 

Question: Name three of the nine elements and briefly explain each.





 

3. Watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toK_BAYnjoU

 

Question:  According to the video, the digital world is a big part of the _________?



 

4. Visit this website: 

https://connectsafely.org/tips-to-help-stop-cyberbullying/ 

Question: What should you do if you witness Cyberbullying?



 

5. Relating to the last article.. 

Question: How would you define resilience?

6. Visit this website: https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-a-digital-footprint 

Question: What is a digital footprint?







 

7. Visit this website: https://www.ibm.com/topics/digital-footprint

Question: What is the difference between a active digital footprint and a passive digital footprint?

8. Visit this website: https://potomac.edu/netiquette-rules-online-students-should-know/ 

Question: What is the most important rule to follow when communicating online? 







 

9. Visit this website:  https://iste.org/blog/infographic-im-a-digital-citizen

Question: According to the infographic, you are....







 

10. Visit this website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ottnH427Fr8

Question: What is a finsta? 



 

 

 

Evaluation

1. Student list 3 examples of ways students use digital media. [10 points]

2. Student list 3 of the 9 elements and briefly explains each [10 points] 

3. Student answers with correct answer from the video [10 points}

4. Student answers with a ways to respond in a cyberbullying scenario [10 points]

5. Student defines what resilience is.  [10 points]

6. Student defines the definition of a digital footprint. [10 points]

7. Student is able to determine the difference between an active and a passive digital footprint. [10 points]

8.. Student is able to provide a strong argument to which the of the 14 rules is the most important. [10 points]

9. Student is able to gather information from the infographic. [10 points]

10. Student is able to accurate describe/define what a finsta is.  [10 points]

Conclusion

Reflect on your learning about digital citizenship. Consider how you can apply these principles in your own online activities and why it's important to be a responsible digital citizen.

Credits

Students recognize the responsibilities and opportunities for contributing to their digital communities. Students:

1.2.a. Manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.

1.2.b. Demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.

1.2.c. Safeguard their well-being by being intentional about what they do online and how much time they spend online.

1.2.d. Take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.