9.11.25 Social Skills

​Social Skills Online
Digital Manners

9/11/25

Class Rules

4. One voice at a time - Listen actively when others are speaking.

5. Respect everyone - Be kind with words, tone, and facal expressions.

1. Be Present - Cameras on if possible, stay engaged, avoid distractions.

2. Mute/Unmute Respectfully - Keep mics muted when not speaking and unmute to share.

3. Use the chat appropriately.

​Objective:

Learn and practice appropriate behavior in virtual spaces, including respectful communication, online etiquette, and digital citizenship.

Warm Up

• What’s one thing that annoys you during virtual classes or chats?

• What’s one thing someone did online that made you feel respected?

• Interrupt or talk over others.

• Spam the chat or use all caps.

• Share inappropriate content.

• Ignore others’ messages or questions.

• Be a “digital bystander” to bullying.

Don'ts:

• Use kind and respectful language.

• Mute when not speaking.

• Use emojis appropriately.

• Ask before sharing someone’s info or image.

• Stay on topic in group chats.

Do's:

Do's and Don'ts

Scenario 1

Someone keeps typing random emojis during a serious discussion.

• What went wrong?

• How could the situation be handled better?

• What would you do?

Scenario 2

A student shares a meme that makes fun of another classmate.

• What went wrong?

• How could the situation be handled better?

• What would you do?

Scenario 3

A student politely asks a question but gets ignored.

• What went wrong?

• How could the situation be handled better?

• What would you do?

Wrap Up Discussion

1. What’s one digital behavior you’ll try to improve starting today?

2. Which digital manner do you think is the most important, and why?

3. What would you tell a friend who keeps interrupting others in a virtual class?

4. How can you help others show better digital manners?

5. If you could make one new rule for online classes, what would it be?