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Handout
Other

Berkman Center for Internet & Society: Confronting Online Challenges

For Students 9th - 10th
Youth and Media focuses on the challenges young people face when accessing the Internet. Website addresses online safety, privacy, information quality and civic participation. Includes links to ongoing projects, publications and ways for...
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Unit Plan
REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 17. Creative Communications

For Students 9th - 10th
Communication involves listening and speaking as well as reading and writing clearly and creatively, and technology provides opportunities for expressing yourself digitally. In these Quests, students learn about different software...
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Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
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Interactive
Media Smarts

Media Awareness Network: Privacy Pirates

For Students K - 1st
Sail away on the open seas in order to protect your online privacy from the privacy pirates. This animated game helps students become responsible digital citizens as they learn how to keep their personal information secure.
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Interactive
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Image Editing 101

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, get tips on editing images so your photos look their best.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Code.org: Unplugged: Digital Citizenship

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity helps students learn to think critically about the user information that some websites request or require. Students learn the difference between private information and personal information and distinguishing...
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Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Being a Good Digital Citizen

For Students 3rd - 5th
No matter where you go online, being a good digital citizen can make your experience smoother and safer. Thankfully, you can become a better digital citizen by following the simple steps outlined in this tutorial. [2:39]
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Article
Other

University Prep: Guidelines for Responsible Use of Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A school's policy outlining its expectations for the responsible use of technology by students.
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Handout
Other

Digital Citizenship: Acceptable Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
The Acceptable Use Policy is used in schools to help govern how technology and the Internet are used within the classroom. It is an agreement that is signed by both the parents and the student stating that they will follow the rules set...
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Article
Other

Learn Safe: What Responsible Technology Use Looks Like

For Students 6th - 8th
With constant access to technology, it can be difficult to monitor whether or not students are acting appropriately and responsibly on the Internet. Learn how to identify signs of responsible Internet usage and the warning signs of...
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Graphic
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Online Dating Scams Infographic

For Students 9th - 10th
This infographic shows the signs of and gives tips to avoid a romance or online dating scam.
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Article
Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Digital Well Being

For Students 9th - 10th
Going online and using technology can impact our emotions and mental health. Digital well-being is about recognizing the way going online makes us feel and knowing how to manage this. It includes questions and answers and tips for...
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Unit Plan
Other

A Thin Line: Digital Rights Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about MTV's Digital Rights Project, "A Thin Line." Look for details about digital safety and security, impact of digital disrespect, cyberbullying, sexting, etc.