REMC Association of Michigan
Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 6. Cyber Safety
This learning module is made up of nine quests organized into sets of three. In the first set, students learn how to protect themselves online. In the second, they go through three simulations/games to learn how to protect their...
Other
Computer Knowledge: Computer Knowledge Virus Tutorial
This site contains a tutorial which includes an overview of viruses, types of viruses, the history of viruses, and virus prevention.
Other
Wosu Public Media: Are You Digi Fit?: Choose to Be Positive With Others Online
This instructional activity teaches children how to behave appropriately when interacting with others online. They are guided in understanding how their words can be perceived by others online and how to deal with an online bully....
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Creating a Safe Persona on the Internet
Contains plans for five lessons that explore naming conventions and safety on the internet. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection...
Edutopia
Edutopia: Common Core in Action: Teaching Online Ethics
Looking at the responsible use of intellectual property is one key element of digital citizenship that can be connected to eighth grade Common Core Standards. How do we as educators help students respect other people's work and not abuse...
Other
I Scoop: Industry 4.0 to Society 5.0: Big Societal Transformation Plan of Japan
Society 5.0 aims to tackle several challenges by going far beyond just the digitalization of the economy towards the digitalization across all levels of the Japanese society and the (digital) transformation of society itself. One of the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Clay Shirky: How Social Media Can Make History
Clay Shirky shows how social media services such as Facebook, Twitter and TXTs help citizens in repressive regimes to report on real news, thus changing the nature of politics. [15:49]
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Happy Constitution Day
Students work in groups to create presentations answering who, what, when, where, why, and how questions concerning the U.S. Constitution. Presentations will be used to create digital Constitution Day Program.
Other
Wabash College: Introduction to Network Etiquette
This site from Wabash College gives rules not only for internet etiquette, but more specifically for etiquette concerning networks. This site is particularly relevant to college students.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Keeping Games Fun and Friendly
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. But online communication can come with some risks. This lesson helps students understand how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and...
Other
Common Sense Media: Strong Passwords [Pdf]
In this lesson, students learn how to create secure passwords in order to protect their private information and accounts online.
Other
Common Sense Media: The Power of Words [Pdf]
Students consider that while they are enjoying their favorite websites they may encounter messages from other kids that can make them feel angry, hurt, sad, or fearful. They explore ways to handle cyberbullying and how to respond in the...
Other
Common Sense Media: Private and Personal Information [Pdf]
In this lesson plan students learn the difference between private information and personal information, distinguishing what is safe and unsafe to share online.
Other
Common Sense Media: Talking Safely Online [Pdf]
In this lesson students learn that they can develop rewarding online relationships, but that they should never reveal private information to a person they know only online without asking their parent or guardian for permission.
Other
Cic Online: Cyberbullying: Identify and Respond [Pdf]
With this resource, learn how to know when cyberbullying is happening and how to confront the problem. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Other
Cyber Smart!: Whose Is It, Anyway? [Pdf]
A worksheet to accompany a lesson where students learn that, although the Internet makes it very easy, copying others' work and presenting it as one's own is unethical, unfair, and unacceptable.
BBC
Bbc News: Selfie Body Image Warning Issued
Could too much involvement in social media cause body image issues. Read about what current research says on the subject.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 7 21 14: French Blogger Fined Over Review's Google Search Placing
Learn about the lawsuit against a blogger and why both Google and the judge in the case have found fault with the blogger's actions.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Anti Social Media: Spirit Day: Educators and Parents: Cyberbullying
Learn how educators and parents join together on Spirit Day to prevent online bullying of LGBT youth.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Get Your Web License
Take a virtual tour around the Internet. Each stop has a quiz question. Earn the Web License by completing the quiz.
NC State University
North Carolina State University: Ethics in Computing: Speech Issues
Curated collection of links to articles, essays, and related topics on responsible use of the Internet and information technologies with respect to speech and online hate compiled and maintained by a university instructor.
Other
Personal Site: One to One Communication
This personal site provides users with essential information on developing personal communication skills through mail and talk.
Other
Grassroots Consulting: Avoiding the Dark Side of Email
This thoughtful essay argues the dangers of miscommunication in e-mail and how to properly convey your message.
Other
Wise Kids: Online Safety Tips for Kids
A good list of rules to govern your Internet use, with explanations for each. It also includes an Internet Safety Agreement that covers the same rules and that teachers or parents can print out and ask students to sign.