Being Responsible and respectful

Being Responsible and RespectfulGrade 9 - Growing Up Digital #3

In Table GroupsUsing only one word, describe a positive community.

Using only one word, describe a negative community.

Positive vs. Negative

The internet is awesome**If you use it responsibly

UnfortunatelyNot everyone uses it responsibly.

Problem: Cyber Bullying

If you wouldnt say it in person, dont say it online

Problem: Sexting

Problem: Sexting The UNICEF Convention on the Rights of Child supports the protection of the child's "privacy, family, or correspondence" as well as protection from "unlawful attacks on his or her honour and reputation."

Solution: Think before you PostIs it TrueIs it HelpfulIs it InspiringIs it NecessaryIs it Kind

Problem: Cruelty

Problem: CrueltyUsing digital platforms to intentionally make other people's lives miserable.blackmail (making demands in exchange for not revealing something embarrassing or damaging about the victim)hate-mongering (spreading discriminatory, racist messages) direct threats, etc...

Solution: Stand Up and speak outThe world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.

Albert Einstein

How can you Stand up?Tell someoneWalk away (Disengage)Protect othersBe supportiveDont doubt your instinctSecure your info

Essential Agreements for how We will act onlineAs a good citizen of the digital world, I will:Not participate in online discussions that are derogatory or disrespectfulReport illegal, racist, derogatory, slanderous, or cruel comments and posts.

Do not use computers to harm other users.Do not use computers to steal others information.Do not access files without the permission of the owner.Do not copy copyrighted software without the authors permission.Always respect copyright laws and policies.Respect the privacy of others, just as you expect the same from others.Do not use other user's computer resources without their permission.Use Internet ethically.Complain about illegal communication and activities, if found, to Internet service Providers and local law enforcement authorities.Users are responsible for safeguarding their User Id and Passwords. They should not write them on paper or anywhere else for remembrance.Users should not intentionally use the computers to retrieve or modify the information of others, which may include password information, files, etc..

Task: Essential AgreementsTake a piece of paper and create at least 5 standards that you will follow when online. Put them somewhere you will see them when you are using your computer, so that you are reminded of your commitments.

For example:I will not visit websites that objectify or demean.I wont talk about people behind their backs online. If I wont say it to their face, I wont say it at all.