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​Media and Information Literacy Lesson 7

By PATRIA APOSAGA

​LEGAL AND ETHICAL USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION

Classroom Rules

​1. Listen when someone is speaking.

2. Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat.

3. Respect everyone and everything.

4. Always do your best and stay on task.

​Review Activity

Multiple Choice

How does a stormy setting function as a symbolic code in a movie?

• It shows a peaceful mood

• It emphasizes chaos or conflict

• It displays luxury

• It introduces a new character

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using a close-up shot in a film?

• To show the character’s body movement

• To reveal the background scenery

• To emphasize facial expressions and emotions

• To highlight a group’s action

Multiple Choice

If a character looks away while being questioned, what might this symbolize?

• Joy

• guilt or hiding something

• confidence

• excitement

Multiple Choice

What type of media code is a headline in a newspaper?

• symbolic

• technical

• written

• visual

Multiple Choice

What does the use of bold and large font in a poster typically emphasize?

• Humor

• background images

• importance or urgency

• low volume

Lesson Objectives:

1. Define digital citizenship and netiquette.

2. Identify proper and improper digital behaviors in various online scenarios.

3. Demonstrate proper online conduct by participating in a role-play or interactive activity that shows responsible digital behavior and appropriate netiquette.

4. Express willingness to practice respectful and ethical behavior online and reflecting on its importance in their daily life.

"How Digitally Responsible Are We?"

​ACTIVITY TITLE:

​Create a short survey on the following questions:

​1. How many hours do you spend online per day?
2. Do you verify information before sharing?
3. Have you ever experienced or witnessed cyberbullying?

​Arrange these scrambled words:


citizenship safe digital means behavior a in the internet responsible and technology  using and way respectful

Correct Answer:


Digital citizenship means using the internet and technology in a safe, responsible and respectful way.

-  a holistic and positive approach to helping children learn how to be safe and secure, as well as smart and effective participants in a digital world.

​-  is the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use.

​Interactive Game: Group activity

1. The teacher will present a series of realistic online behavior scenarios, one at a time.

2. After hearing or seeing the scenario, each group must decide:

   • “Click” if the behavior is responsible and acceptable

   • “Think” if the behavior is questionable or inappropriate and needs to be rethought

​Interactive Game: Group activity

3. Each group will raise their answer by holding up a "Click" or "Think" card.

4. After each round, the teacher reveals the correct answer and explains briefly why.

5. Bonus: One student from a group to explain their team’s choice.

​Interactive Game: Group activity

Scoring (Formative):

• 1 point per correct “Click” or “Think” answer

• Bonus point for every correct justification or example

Open Ended

You forward a funny meme about a classmate to your group chat.

Open Ended

You double-check an article before reposting it on your feed.

Open Ended

You type in ALL CAPS to make your message clearer in the chat.

Open Ended

You send your teacher an email asking for help, and you include a greeting and closing.

Open Ended

You post your classmate’s project without asking their permission.

Role Playing: Group activity

​Instructions:

1. Form a Group (Random)

   • Each group should have (6-7) members.

   • Assign roles (e.g., scriptwriter, narrator, actors).

2. Choose or Draw a Scenario

   • Your group will act out a situation involving a digital citizenship or netiquette issue.

   • Sample scenarios are provided or you can create your own (with teacher approval).

Role Playing: Group activity

3. Develop a Short Skit (2–4 minutes)

4. Rehearse Your Skit

   Practice your lines, gestures, and transitions.

• Keep it appropriate, educational, and respectful.

5. Present to the Class

• Each group will perform in front of the class.

• Other students will guess the digital citizenship principle or netiquette rule shown.

REMINDERS:

• Speak clearly and loud enough.

• Use school-appropriate language and actions.

• Respect all members’ contributions.

• Stay within the time limit.

• Encourage your classmates to learn from your skit.

Role Playing: Group activity

SAMPLE SCENARIOS:
1. A student shares a classmate’s embarrassing photo without consent.

2. A group chat becomes toxic and someone types in all caps and uses offensive words

3. A classmate receives an inappropriate message from a stranger online.

4. Someone spreads fake news on social media without verifying it.

5. Students support a peer being bullied online.

6. A student plagiarizes a blog article for their project

​EVALUATION:

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines digital citizenship?

• Knowing how to use the internet for fun

• Understanding how to build websites

• Responsible and appropriate behavior when using technology

• Learning how to buy things online

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of netiquette?

• Posting spoilers without warning

• Sending kind and respectful messages

• Yelling in group chats using ALL CAPS

• Sharing someone’s private photo without asking

Multiple Choice

What should you do if you receive a message from a stranger asking personal questions?

• Reply and see what they want

• Share your information to be friendly

• Ignore or block the sender and report it

• Post about it on your social media

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a positive digital footprint?

• Complaining online about your teacher

• Sharing fake news to get more likes

• Posting helpful study tips on your blog

• Sharing someone’s secret conversation

Multiple Choice

"Which of the following should you take before posting or sharing something on social media?"

• Check if your friends already posted it

• Read only the title

• Verify the source and information

• Share it right away if it looks interesting

Multiple Choice

Which situation BEST applies the netiquette rule “Know where you are in cyberspace”?

• Using slang in all online communications
• B. Using formal language in an email to your teacher but casual language in a group chat with friends
• Not posting more than three times a day on your account

• Deleting a social media account to avoid cyberbullying

Multiple Choice

A classmate made a grammar mistake in a public forum post. According to the netiquette rule “Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes,” the BEST response is to:

• Criticize the classmate for their lack of attention to detail.
• Point out the mistake in a private message.
• Ignore the mistake and focus on the content of the post.
• Correct the mistake publicly to help others learn.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations BEST demonstrates the element of Digital Law?

• Avoiding excessive screen time to protect your eyesight
  
  

• Using someone else’s photo without credit

• Purchasing software legally instead of downloading pirated versions

• Limiting your posts to once a day

Multiple Choice

A student regularly changes their passwords, avoids clicking suspicious links, and uses two-factor authentication. Which element of digital citizenship are they applying?

• Digital Security
  

• Digital Literacy

• Digital Etiquette

• Digital Rights and Responsibilities

Multiple Choice

You notice your younger sibling spending over 10 hours a day online, missing meals, and skipping homework. Which element of digital citizenship is MOST relevant to address?

• Digital Communication
• Digital Privacy
• Digital Literacy
• Digital Health and Wellness

ASSIGNMENT

"Be a Digital Hero: Create Your Own Netiquette Campaign"

Objective:

To enable students to demonstrate their understanding of digital citizenship by creating an advocacy material that promotes proper online behavior and netiquette among their peers.

1. Create an advocacy material that promotes responsible digital behavior. You may choose one of the following formats:

   • A digital poster or infographic (using Canva, PowerPoint, or any design tool)

   • A short video (1–2 minutes, max)

   • A mini brochure or comic strip (digital or hand-drawn)

Your work must include: A title or campaign slogan At least 3 core rules of netiquette or elements of digital citizenship A call to action (What do you want your viewers/readers to do?) Be creative! Use visuals, slogans, and examples that are clear and relatable to other students. Submit your work in printed form or digitally via email.