Technology: Week 1 (August 13th-17th)



Technology Rules

Grade Level: 6th
Subject: Technology
Alabama Course of Study:

8. Intentify safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.

  • Recongnizing dangers of online predators.
  • Protecting personal information online.

Objectives and Goals:
Objective: Students will be able to identify at least three safety rules that apply to social networking and electronic communication.

Introduction (5 minutes):
Explain to students that technology classes this year will focus on digital citizenship. Tell students that digital citizenship means using technology appropriately.

Direct Instruction (approximate time):
Show students the online infinite learning lab video on online safety.

http://learninglab.org/life_skills/online_safety/

Guided Practice (5 minutes):
Students will answer (as a class) questions regarding online safety on infinite learning lab.

Closure (2 minutes):
Explain that part of being a good digital citizen is keeping your personal information safe online.

Independent Practice:
Students will use their iPads to create a video reflection of the lesson identifying at least three online safety (rules or yappys.)

Required Materials and Equipment:
http://learninglab.org/life_skills/online_safety/
Student iPads

Assessment and Follow-Up:
Observe students as they answer question regarding online safety checking for understanding.
Observe student as they create reflection videos checking for understanding.