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Be the solution to the problems you see in the world! Middle schoolers watch a short video from Google and learn the importance of contributing to a positive Internet community, rather than being a part of the negativity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video and accompanying lesson plans in a unit on staying safe online in a social studies classroom, health curriculum, or computer lab
- Have class members write a journal entry about their own experiences with negative or positive comments on the Internet
- Prompt class members to create posters with encouraging messages and distribute them around campus to further spread positivity
Classroom Considerations
- Video is short and is most effective as the introduction to a longer lesson
- The final part of a five-video series on digital citizenship
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Versatile for many different contexts
- Presents an important and understandable message for learners before they enter high school
Cons
- None