NCSCOS Objectives:
Board of Education Policy Code: 3225/4312/7320
A. Requirements for Use of Technological Resources
“…Before using the Internet, all students must be trained about appropriate on-line behavior. Such training must cover topics such as cyberbullying and interacting with others on social networking websites and in chat rooms.”
Proficiency 3: Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology and discuss consequences of misuse.
Dates/Duration of Unit:
• Last week of August to first week in September
• One lesson
Teacher/Student Technology:
• Smartboard- to view presentation and video clips
• Speaker to enhance sound
Resources:
• Netsmartz.org “Internet Safety: Tweens” presentation
@ 8th grade students will have the lesson in August/September.
@ 7th grade students will have the lesson in January.
Methods:
A. Bell Ringer- Cyberbullying Awareness - After students sign in, they will work in small groups and complete a worksheet titled “What Would You Do?” about different Cyberbullying scenarios. The purpose of the exercise is to raise awareness of this issue before the presentation and video clips.
B. Netsmartz.org “Internet Safety: Tweens” presentation- Teacher will stress that computers will remain off for two reasons. First, the presentation is serious and needs their full attention. Second, AUPs need to be returned before students will be allowed on the Internet.
Assessments:
Formative: Before each slide is advanced, students are asked questions
about Internet safety issues.
Summative: None
At the end of this unit students will be able to say “I can…”
• I will tell my parents, a teacher, or a trusted adult if someone tries to cyberbully me.
• I will never respond to messages that are rude or offensive and I will show the message to my parents, a teacher, or a trusted adult.
• I understand that my online actions may have offline consequences.
