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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

Scams and Phishing

Social Media Test Drive

Learn to recognize and avoid phishing scams and identity theft, and steps to take if you become a victim.

Simulation
eModule

CO.5 Use Social Media
CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://app.socialmediatestdrive.org/intro/phishing

Cornell University and the Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.

Protecting Online Reputations

Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Help your students learn to respect the privacy of others online.

Lesson Plan/Activity Guide

OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/protecting-online-reputations

Common Sense Media

CC-BY-NC-ND

The Now

GCFLearnFree.org

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

Goodwill Community Foundation

Digital Media Literacy: What is an Echo Chamber?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how echo chambers can create misinformation and distort perspectives.

Video
Lesson

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

Goodwill Community Foundation

Digital Media Literacy

GCFLearnFree.org

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

Goodwill Community Foundation

YouTube: Uploading and Sharing Videos

GCFLearnFree.org

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

Goodwill Community Foundation

YouTube: Getting Started with Your Channel

GCFLearnFree.org

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

Video
Lesson

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

Goodwill Community Foundation

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 examples on how social media is being used to help with different causes and topics.

Lesson Plan/Activity Guide

OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
LL.3 Set Goals and Reflect

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

Common Sense Education