At A Glance:

Digital Health & Welfare are the physical and psychological well-being in a digital world. Technology provides many opportunities and enjoyment, but knowing how to segment use with the needs of ourselves and others is key to a healthy, balanced life. 

About this Activity:

Students learn about "screen time" and strategies for maintaining a healthy balance.

Guiding Questions 

• What are some ways that you use screens for good purposes?  What are less good ways that you use screens?

• How might good screen time practices be modeled by the adults in your school?  How could you model good screen time for your peers?

Subconcepts: Eye Safety, Distracted Driving, Screen Time

Additional Supporting Resources:

Schools Strive for Screen Time Balance in a Complex Equation

Screen Time: How Much is Too Much?

5 Ways Slimming Screen Time is Good for Your Health

At A Glance:

Digital Security & Privacy involves keeping our electronic devices safe from harmful elements, much like how we protect ourselves from illnesses. Understanding and practicing precautions against cyber attacks like viruses, worms, and phishing scams are important skills for students both now and in the future, whether they're using devices at school or home.

About this Activity: 

Students learn about phishing and the importance of being cautious online and knowing how to recognize and avoid phishing attempts. 

Guiding Questions:

• How can we keep our personal information safe when using our Chromebooks?

• What could happen if we share our personal information with someone we don't know online?

• How can we tell if a message or email is trying to trick us into giving away our personal information?

• What can we do to stay safe from phishing scams when we're using the internet?

Subconcepts:  AIdentifying Trusted Sources, Virus Protection

Additional Supporting Resources:

5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids Plus More Videos

At A Glance:

Digital Security & Privacy are the electronic precautions to guarantee safety. Viruses, worms and other bots can be passed along from one system to another just like an illness. When using devices in school or at home, understanding and being aware of attacks and how to prevent them are important skills for today and into the future.

About this Activity:

Students learn how to develop safe passwords.

Guiding Questions:

• What strategies do you use to protect your login information or authentication credentials?  

• What might put your login information at risk?

• What strategies do you know (or learn) for protecting your login information?

• What protections are in place to keep you from downloading viruses?  

• What steps might you follow to avoid downloading problematic files or content?

Subconcepts:  Authentication/Logging In, Virus Protection

Additional Supporting Resources:

5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids Plus More Videos

At A Glance:

Digital Law refers to the electronic responsibility for actions and deeds and has to do with the creation of rules and policy that address issues related to the online world. Just as in the real world, the online world has had to create structure to protect those using these digital devices from harm. 

About this Activity:

Students learn about "fair use" and practice essential skills to search safely on the internet.

Guiding Questions: 

• Do you see any opportunities for helping prevent (child) identity theft in your school?  

• Are there any areas that seem vulnerable when it comes to your personal information?  How could you secure those?

• What is Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and how does it impact you?

Subconcepts: Copyright, Digital Worms/Viruses/Trojan Horses, Identity Theft, Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Additional Supporting Resources:

How to Teach Copyright and Fair Use to Students