Keeping Games Fun & Friendly
Lesson 3
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Show your students how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and positive.
Essential Question:
How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same?
Students will be able to:
Define "social interaction" and give an example.
Describe the positives and negatives of social interaction in online games.
Create an online video game cover that includes guidelines for positive social interaction.
Key Vocabulary
digital media
information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
griefing
irritating or angering people in video games by being mean, destructive, or cheating
online video game
a video game that is played through the internet with other players
social interaction
talking or messaging with people to develop friendship or community
