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OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen

Engaging in civic life/participating in society online

In My Life

I can share websites and social media posts about events and fundraisers for civic and community-based organizations I support.

In My Work

I can share my ideas in a professional manner online.

In My Education

I can participate in an online discussion group, responding respectfully even when I disagree.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can participate in an online professional learning community sharing with and learning from other educators.

Explore Learning Activities

What is Reddit?

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Learn more about what Reddit is and how to use the site.

Lesson

OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
IS.2 Access Information Sources

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/what-is-reddit/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

The Now

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Discover information on everything from drones and smart cars to Wikileaks, fake news, crowdfunding, and facial recognition technology.

Course/Tutorial

PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
CR.6 Produce Multimedia
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
IS.2 Access Information Sources
LL.2 Adapt to New Technology

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt8WVN-1S9d2nFUObne8Kziw&si=wAVYsDFnculQN--D

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Digital Media Literacy: What is an Echo Chamber?

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Learn how echo chambers can create misinformation and distort perspectives.

Lesson
Video

IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
IS.7 Understand Search Results
OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/digital-media-literacy/

https://youtu.be/Se20RoB331w

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/digital-media-literacy/what-is-an-echo-chamber/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Digital Media Literacy

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Learn how to interpret and evaluate information online, whether you're reading an article, watching a video, or using social media.

Course/Tutorial

IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
IS.7 Understand Search Results
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9NUsBX4KpO4PwHMilgzEh1&si=RPucdjSYBBG7p0aL

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/digital-media-literacy/

Goodwill Community Foundation

YouTube: Uploading and Sharing Videos

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Here's how to upload and share the YouTube videos you create.

Lesson
Video

CO.7 Share Information with Others
OL.5 Understand Copyright
CR.5 Create "Open" Content
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/

https://youtu.be/klVWGHtRTuE

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/uploading-and-sharing-videos/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

YouTube: Getting Started with Your Channel

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Use these tips for getting started with your own YouTube channel.

Lesson
Video

CO.7 Share Information with Others
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
CR.6 Produce Multimedia

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/

https://youtu.be/TYO3czqk2k4

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/getting-started-with-your-channel/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

YouTube: Subscribing to Channels

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Learn how to subscribe to channels so you can follow users whose videos you like.

Lesson

OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/subscribing-to-channels/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

YouTube: Liking and Commenting

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn all about engaging with others by liking and commenting on videos.

Lesson

OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/liking-and-commenting-/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

YouTube: Creating Playlists

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to create a YouTube playlist.

Lesson

CR.3 Adapt and Reuse Digital Content
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/creating-playlists/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

YouTube

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Learn how to watch, create, and upload videos to YouTube, as well as start a channel of your own.

Course/Tutorial

CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
OL.8 Access Online Entertainment
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
CO.7 Share Information with Others
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
OL.11 Access Help Features
OL.5 Understand Copyright

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Shaping Your Digital Footprint

Social Media Test Drive

Learn how posts on social media shape your digital footprint and reflect on how different types of posts influence your digital footprint.

eModule

OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation

https://app.socialmediatestdrive.org/start/digfoot

Cornell University and the Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.

I’m not sure

The Change You Want to See

Digital Citizenship Curriculum

The lesson shows how to create a digital footprint that is aligned to your purpose. You look at example on how social media is being used to help with different causes and topics.

Lesson Plan/Activity Guide

OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/the-change-you-want-to-see

Common Sense Education

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