Relationships & Communication
It is important to gain an understanding of how to communicate effectively online and how and why some topics and conversations can best lend themselves to certain social platforms.
Be Respectful: We are all different, and that makes life interesting!
People who are safe to talk to online:
Your classmates and family members - people you can confirm usernames with in person
People who have been approved by your parents
Remember to be careful because people can pretend to be anyone online
What to do when you disagree with a peer or friend online:
Listen to the other person’s thoughts – this leads to understanding.
Share your thoughts without putting the other person down – stay on topic.
Ask questions to better understand someone’s point of view (ex. Why do you think that?).
Use phrases like “Thank you for sharing your ideas. I disagree because...”
What to do when someone is disrespectful online:
Stay calm and be polite – explain that you do not want to keep talking if they cannot be kind.
End the conversation if they do not speak with kindness – mute the conversation or report/block the person.
Explore the Topic
🎮Kind Kingdom: It's Cool to Be Kind
📺Mindful Messaging: Be careful what you write, and how you write it.
📺Keeping Games Fun & Friendly
Teen Voices
📺 Who You're Talking to Online
📺Friendships and Social Media
📺Civil Discourse Online
Videos, Games, & More
Lower Elementary
Grades PreK - 4
Grades PreK - 4
ChildNet
DigiDuck
Lesson Focus: being a good friend to others on the internet
Lesson Focus: positive uses of the internet to help others
Lesson Focus: online safety story for young children
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Elem/Middle
Grades 5 - 8
Grades 5 - 8
Common Sense Media - Social Media Test Drive
Is This Private Information
Students learn what is safe to share with different social media audiences and what kind of information is inappropriate to share on social media. 🎮play game
The Ups and Downs of Social Media
Students reflect on how social media can make them feel and learn how to use social media in a positive and balanced way. 🎮play game
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High School
Grades 9 - 12
Grades 9 - 12
Google for Education - Applied Digital Skills
Give and Receive Feedback
Send Emails in the Workplace
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