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 strategies for maintaining a healthy balance of screen time.

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 taking electronic precautions to ensure safety in the digital world. Just like illnesses can spread from one person to another, viruses, worms, and other malicious software can spread from one system to another. Understanding and being aware of cyber attacks and how to prevent them are essential skills for students when using devices in school or at home.

About this Activity:

Students learn the importance of phishing and will explore how to recognize phishing attempts, and strategies for protecting themselves from falling victim to phishing scams.

Guiding Questions:

• What is phishing, and why is it important to be aware of this type of cyber attack?

• Have you ever encountered a phishing attempt? If so, what did it look like, and how did you respond?

• How can we recognize phishing attempts, and what are some common red flags to watch out for?

• What are some strategies or precautions we can take to avoid falling victim to phishing scams on our school devices or personal devices?

• How can we explain the concept of phishing to someone who has never heard of it, and what advice can we offer to help them stay safe online?

Subconcepts:  Phishing, 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 to create strong passwords and strategies for protecting their information in a digital world. 

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 the importance of appropriate communication online and giving credit to creators. 

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