Digital Footprint: Educating Peers on Responsible Online Behavior
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Digital Footprint: Educating Peers on Responsible Online Behavior

Grade 6TechnologyComputer Science3 days
In this project, 6th-grade students become digital ambassadors, creating campaigns to educate their peers about navigating the online world safely, ethically, and responsibly. Students explore the concept of digital footprint, online privacy, ethical online behavior, and cyberbullying prevention through various activities, culminating in a peer education campaign. The project encourages students to reflect on their online actions and promotes responsible digital citizenship.
Digital FootprintOnline PrivacyEthical BehaviorCyberbullying PreventionDigital CitizenshipOnline SafetyPeer Education
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we, as digital ambassadors, create a campaign that empowers our peers to navigate the online world safely, ethically, and responsibly, safeguarding their future opportunities and protecting them from the potential consequences of cyberbullying?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How can my online actions impact my future opportunities?
  • What strategies can I use to protect my privacy and security online?
  • How can I be a responsible and ethical digital citizen?
  • What are the potential consequences of cyberbullying and how can I prevent it?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will be able to define digital footprint and explain its potential impact on their future opportunities.
  • Students will be able to identify strategies for protecting their privacy and security online.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate responsible and ethical online behavior.
  • Students will be able to recognize and prevent cyberbullying.
  • Students will be able to create a campaign to educate their peers about responsible online behavior.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Social Media Time Capsule

Students create a 'digital time capsule' reflecting their current online presence. They then project how their digital footprint might impact their future selves in 5-10 years, prompting reflection on long-term consequences and responsible online choices.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Footprint Fundamentals

Students define 'digital footprint' and explore its lasting impact through real-world examples and case studies.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Brainstorm: What do you think 'digital footprint' means? Share examples.
2. Research: Find 2-3 articles or videos explaining digital footprint.
3. Case Study Analysis: Analyze a case study of someone affected by their digital footprint.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA one-page report defining digital footprint and summarizing its potential impacts, with cited sources.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: 'Students will be able to define digital footprint and explain its potential impact on their future opportunities.'
Activity 2

Privacy Patrol

Students investigate online privacy settings and create guides to help peers secure their online presence.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Explore: Examine privacy settings on 2-3 popular social media platforms.
2. Create: Develop a 'Privacy Protection Guide' for one platform, with step-by-step instructions.
3. Share: Present your guide to the class and gather feedback.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA 'Privacy Protection Guide' (digital or print) for a specific social media platform.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: 'Students will be able to identify strategies for protecting their privacy and security online.'
Activity 3

Ethical Explorer

Students analyze ethical dilemmas encountered online and propose solutions based on responsible digital citizenship.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Scenario Analysis: Discuss ethical dilemmas like cyberbullying, plagiarism, and spreading misinformation.
2. Solution Brainstorming: For each dilemma, brainstorm 3+ responsible actions.
3. Code of Conduct: Draft a personal 'Code of Online Conduct' outlining ethical principles.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA personal 'Code of Online Conduct' outlining ethical principles for online behavior.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: 'Students will be able to demonstrate responsible and ethical online behavior.'
Activity 4

Cyberbully Blockers

Students research cyberbullying, its consequences, and strategies for prevention and intervention.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research: Gather information on the definition, types, and impact of cyberbullying.
2. Prevention Strategies: Develop a list of 'Cyberbullying Prevention Tips' for students.
3. Role-Playing: Act out scenarios demonstrating how to respond to cyberbullying incidents.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA 'Cyberbullying Prevention Tips' sheet (digital or print).

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: 'Students will be able to recognize and prevent cyberbullying.'
Activity 5

Campaign Crafters

Students synthesize their learning to create a comprehensive campaign promoting responsible online behavior among their peers.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Campaign Brainstorm: Decide on the target audience, key messages, and format of your campaign.
2. Content Creation: Develop campaign materials (e.g., posters, videos, social media posts) based on previous activities.
3. Campaign Launch: Present your campaign to the class or school community.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA complete campaign (digital or physical) including a variety of media to educate peers.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: 'Students will be able to create a campaign to educate their peers about responsible online behavior.'
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Digital Footprint Campaign Rubric

Category 1

Understanding Digital Footprint

Demonstrates knowledge of what a digital footprint is and its potential consequences.
Criterion 1

Definition & Impact

Accurately defines digital footprint and explains its short-term and long-term impacts with supporting evidence.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides a comprehensive and nuanced definition of digital footprint, detailing a wide range of potential impacts with compelling, real-world examples and insightful analysis.

Proficient
3 Points

Accurately defines digital footprint and clearly explains several potential impacts with relevant examples.

Developing
2 Points

Provides a basic definition of digital footprint and identifies a few potential impacts, but lacks depth or specific examples.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to define digital footprint and/or identify its potential impacts.

Category 2

Privacy & Security Strategies

Demonstrates ability to identify and explain strategies for protecting online privacy and security.
Criterion 1

Strategy Application

Identifies and explains effective strategies for protecting online privacy and security, providing practical examples and clear instructions.

Exemplary
4 Points

Identifies and expertly explains a comprehensive range of privacy and security strategies, providing innovative solutions and detailed, user-friendly instructions for implementation across various platforms.

Proficient
3 Points

Identifies and clearly explains several effective strategies for protecting online privacy and security, providing practical examples and clear instructions.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies a few basic strategies for protecting online privacy and security, but explanations may lack clarity or detail.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify or explain strategies for protecting online privacy and security.

Category 3

Ethical Online Behavior

Demonstrates understanding of ethical principles and responsible online behavior.
Criterion 1

Ethical Code

Develops and articulates a personal code of online conduct reflecting ethical principles and responsible digital citizenship.

Exemplary
4 Points

Develops a comprehensive and insightful personal code of online conduct, demonstrating a deep understanding of ethical principles and nuanced considerations for responsible digital citizenship.

Proficient
3 Points

Develops a clear and well-reasoned personal code of online conduct that reflects ethical principles and promotes responsible digital citizenship.

Developing
2 Points

Develops a basic personal code of online conduct, but may lack detail or a clear connection to ethical principles.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to develop a personal code of online conduct or demonstrate understanding of ethical principles.

Category 4

Cyberbullying Prevention

Demonstrates knowledge of cyberbullying and strategies for prevention and intervention.
Criterion 1

Prevention Strategies

Identifies and explains effective strategies for preventing and responding to cyberbullying, demonstrating empathy and understanding of its impact.

Exemplary
4 Points

Identifies and expertly explains a wide range of innovative and effective strategies for preventing and responding to cyberbullying, demonstrating a deep understanding of its impact and promoting empathy and resilience.

Proficient
3 Points

Identifies and clearly explains several effective strategies for preventing and responding to cyberbullying, demonstrating understanding of its impact.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies a few basic strategies for preventing and responding to cyberbullying, but explanations may lack detail or clarity.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify or explain strategies for preventing and responding to cyberbullying.

Category 5

Campaign Creation & Impact

Creates a campaign that effectively educates peers about responsible online behavior.
Criterion 1

Campaign Effectiveness

Develops a creative, engaging, and informative campaign that effectively educates peers about responsible online behavior, using appropriate media and messaging.

Exemplary
4 Points

Develops an exceptionally creative, engaging, and impactful campaign that demonstrates a deep understanding of the target audience and effectively educates peers about responsible online behavior through innovative media and compelling messaging. Campaign shows leadership.

Proficient
3 Points

Develops a creative, engaging, and informative campaign that effectively educates peers about responsible online behavior, using appropriate media and messaging.

Developing
2 Points

Develops a campaign that attempts to educate peers about responsible online behavior, but may lack creativity, engagement, or clarity.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to develop a campaign that effectively educates peers about responsible online behavior.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflecting on the entire project, what was the most surprising thing you learned about your digital footprint and online behavior?

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Question 2

Which activity (Footprint Fundamentals, Privacy Patrol, Ethical Explorer, Cyberbully Blockers, Campaign Crafters) was the most impactful for you, and why?

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Question 3

To what extent do you agree with the statement: 'I am now more aware of the long-term consequences of my online actions'?

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Question 4

What is one specific change you plan to make in your online behavior as a result of this project?

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Question 5

What advice would you give to other students starting this project to help them get the most out of it?

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