Digital Citizenship and Online Sharing

Elaine Germany, a teacher at Henry World School in Denver, discusses her approach to teaching computer technology to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. The focus is on cyber safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. She uses interactive methods like surveys and case scenarios to engage students and make real-world connections. The lesson 'Secret Sharer' helps students understand what information to share online. Group activities and presentations further reinforce learning, while students share personal stories to relate to the material.

What grades does Elaine Germany teach at Henry World School?

• Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh

• Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth

• Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth

• Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth

What is the main focus of the 'Secret Sharer' lesson?

• What to share and not to share about others

• How to design a website

• How to create a social media account

• How to write a blog post

What activity does Elaine use to engage students in thinking about their media habits?

• Role-playing games

• Drawing pictures

• Stand-up sit-down surveys

• Writing essays

In the case scenarios, what are students encouraged to do?

• Ignore the scenarios

• Memorize the scenarios

• Create new scenarios

• Relate the scenarios to their own lives

What is the purpose of group discussions in the lesson?

• To watch videos

• To write essays

• To share and discuss case scenarios

• To memorize facts

What did a student learn from the lesson about sharing information?

• To never share anything online

• To avoid using social media

• To share everything freely

• To always get permission before sharing

What real-world example did a student share during the lesson?

• A family vacation

• A trip to the zoo

• An experience at a sleepover

• A story about a school project

What is a key takeaway from teaching digital citizenship?

• It requires constant reinforcement

• It is only for older students

• It is a one-time lesson

• It is not important

How can students become better digital citizens?

• By sharing everything they find

• By avoiding all social media

• By making better choices online

• By ignoring online interactions

What should students consider before posting pictures online?

• The color of the picture

• The number of likes they will get

• The privacy settings of their account

• The time of day