Introduction
In this WebQuest, your team will individually research how to be safe using different kinds of online activity. Then, together you will create a helpful and hopefully fun presentation to teach our baby bears how to be safe online.
Task
Your team will jump into a character and conduct individual research to compile into a team presentation promoting internet safety.
Each team member will be assigned one of the following characters to research and become for your presentation:
Social Media Sally/Sam
Ted/Tammy the Texter
Gamer Greg/Grace
Cyberbully Sylvie/Cy
You will work in teams of four to create a presentation in PowerPoint, Slides or Canva to present to your classmates and possibly younger students. Your presentation must be 4-5 minutes in length.
Process
Each group member must start by watching these two short videos on technology safety:
https://www.onguardonline.gov/media/video-0002-heads-stop-think-click
https://www.onguardonline.gov/media/video-0005-stand-cyberbullying
Now that you have watched the short introduction videos it's time to get into character and research your assigned topic. Below you will find your character's questions and resources your character might use to answer them.
Social Media Sally/Sam
1. What is internet safety?
2. What are 10 things students can do to be safe while chatting and/or looking on the internet?
3. What is Netiquette?
Resources
Ted/Tammy the Texter
1. What do you think the five biggest dangers of using a cell phone are?
2. What tips do you have for your peers to help them use cell phones wisely? (at least 5)
3. Texting while driving, even walking, has become a major issue in the news. What are the three main types of distraction texting while driving causes?
Resources
Gamer Greg/Grace
1. What percentage of teenagers participate in some form of gaming? What percentage play online with virtual strangers?
2. What is an online identity?
3. What do you see as the biggest danger to students who use live gaming? Why?
Resources
Cyberbully Sylvie/Cy
1. What is cyberbullying?
2. What is a flame war?
3. What are two things you can do if you are being cyberbullied?
4. What tips do you have for your peers to stop or prevent cyberbullying?
Resources
Another Helpful Resource:
Once your teammates have answered their character's questions, you will come together to create your presentation. Use all the gathered information in your presentation. BE CREATIVE! You may add video clips to reinforce, but not replace your own words. EACH team member must present their research. EVERYONE must be a part of the presenting process!
When your team has created your presentation and practiced presenting, you may play any of the internet safety games below or watch more videos on internet safety at http://www.netsmartz.org/NSTeens.