Description

Help your students become responsible and respectful digital citizens with this comprehensive set of 24 Digital Citizenship & Netiquette Task Cards! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students, this engaging activity set covers essential topics like digital footprint, online manners, respecting others’ rights, and maintaining privacy and security in the digital world.

Each card features a thought-provoking question or scenario that encourages students to reflect on their own digital behavior and make thoughtful decisions when interacting in online spaces. The task cards are designed to be flexible and can be used for individual assignments, group discussions, or as a class-wide activity. Whether you’re focusing on social media interactions, responsible online research, or maintaining a positive digital identity, this set is ideal for introducing and reinforcing these critical 21st-century skills.

Aligned with ISTE Standards for Students, these task cards will help your students develop key competencies in Digital Citizenship, Empowered Learning, and Global Collaboration. Use them to spark meaningful discussions, build students’ digital literacy, and create a classroom culture of positive online behavior.

What’s Included:

• 24 Task Cards with scenarios and reflection questions
• Answer Key & Suggested Responses for easy facilitation
• Teacher Guide with step-by-step instructions and extension activities

Key Features:

• Standards-Aligned: Meets ISTE Standards for Digital Citizen, Empowered Learner, and Global Collaborator.
• Real-World Scenarios: Includes relatable, age-appropriate situations to help students connect their learning to everyday online interactions.
• Encourages Critical Thinking: Helps students consider the impact of their actions and develop strategies for safe, ethical, and responsible technology use.
• Flexible Implementation: Use the PDF in digital format for distance learning or print for classroom discussions and centers.

Topics Covered:

• Digital Footprint & Reputation
• Respectful Online Interactions
• Giving Proper Credit for Digital Content
• Digital Privacy & Security
• Cyberbullying Awareness
• Netiquette & Online Manners
• Managing Personal Data

How to Use:

1. Introduce the Activity: Discuss the basics of digital citizenship, showing a video or using a story (not included) to illustrate key concepts.
2. Distribute the Cards: Assign task cards individually, in pairs, or small groups to promote collaborative learning and discussion.
3. Class Discussion: After completing the cards, review responses as a class. Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate the scenarios to real-world experiences.
4. Extension Activity (not included): Have students create a “Digital Citizenship Pledge” or write a class “Guide to Online Behavior” to reinforce their understanding.

Materials Needed:

• Printed task cards or digital devices for accessing the digital version
• Internet-enabled devices (for research or demonstration)
• Whiteboard or projector for class discussions

Assessment:

Evaluate students based on their responses to the task cards, their participation in class discussions, and any extension activities. Use this as a formative assessment to identify areas where students need more support in understanding digital citizenship.

Equip your students with the skills they need to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely with this essential set of Digital Citizenship & Netiquette Task Cards!

Product Terms:

Copyright © Brittany Washburn. Purchasing this file entitles you to ONE classroom use. You may use this with multiple classes but may not share with any other teachers. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. If multiple licenses are needed for use my more than one teacher or in more than one computer lab, additional licenses are available.

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