Digital Citizenship & Internet Communication
Design Technologies
Lesson One: Digital Citizenship
WALT
Define digital citizenship.
Explain the responsibilities of being a digital citizen.
Identify the different ways to communicate on the internet.
Explain the importance of cyber security and how to protect personal information.
WILF
Active participation in class and group discussions.
Two completed worksheets.
Introduction
What are some things you like to do online?
Have you ever heard the term "digital citizenship"?
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 Digitial Citizenship
Is being a good and responsible person when using the internet and other digital technologies.
Digital citizens follow rules, show respect, and use the internet safely.
Staying Safe Online
Why is it important staying safe while using the internet?
Turn and Talk
Keeping personal information private (e.g., full name, address, phone number).
Identifying safe and trusted websites and apps.
Being cautious when interacting with strangers online.
Seek adult supervision when encountering unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations online.
Simple safety tips, such as using strong passwords and not sharing passwords with anyone.
Respect
Why is it important to be respectful online?
What does being respectful look/sound/feel like?
Turn and Talk
Writing friendly comments.
Respecting others' opinions.
Reporting and not participating in cyberbullying.
Seeking permission before sharing someone else's content.
Activities
Group Work
In groups, discuss the scenario and questions on your task card.
Be ready to present your ideas to the class.
lesson1.pdfIndependent
Complete the worksheet
Conclusion
Why is it important to be a good digital citizen?
Lesson Two: Internet Communication
WALT
Define different ways of communicating both off and online.
Access student email account on Microsoft Outlook.
Send an email to Mrs Guest.
WILF
An email in Mrs Guest inbox.
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Online Communication
Can you think of at least 5 different ways we communicate online?
Turn and Talk
Sending an Email
Microsoft Outlook Online is an email service that we can use to send and receive emails using your student email.
Outlook Inbox
Compose an Email
Step One
Type into your address bar:Â
Hover on the Technology drop down menu in the top right corner
Click on the box with a triangle in it next to Digital Technologies
Click on Digital Citizenship
Click on the link to lesson 2: Internet Communication
Step Two
Click on this website to take you to Microsoft Outlook
Step Three
Use your lab login username with the below email extension to log in.
For example:
lab.login@student.education.wa.edu.au
Password: dog
Step Four
Follow along with Mrs Guest on how to write an email
Activity
Write and send an email to Mrs Guest
Use your checklist to write and send me an email.
Conclusion
Why do we need to be responsible and respectful when sending emails?
What does the look/sound/feel like?