Student Skills

• I understand  what media is and the importance of media balance 

• I follow my teacher’s instructions about what I should be doing on the computer.

• I only visit websites and click links my teacher says are okay.

• I am kind and respectful to others online.

• I know not to share personal information on the internet.

• I know what copyright is and the importance of giving proper attribution for other’s work.

Report card standard: TECH 4.1 Uses computers and internet responsibly.

About this Topic

This topic is ideal for the beginning of the year, in order to establish norms around internet safety and responsibility. Lesson are built using resources and content from Common Sense Education. You can lean more about Common Sense Education by clicking on the link or accessing the site through Clever. 

• Lesson 1: Media Balance 

• Lesson 2: Information and Digital Footprints

• Lesson 3: Super Digital Citizen 

• Lesson 4: Rights and Responsibilities