Grades 6-8 - Social Media & Online Communication

 

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What are Social Media & Online Communication? Social Media & Online Communication focus on navigating and communicating in digital spaces safely, responsibly, effectively, and respectfully.
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Common Sense Media (Digital Passport) - Multitasking Links to an external site.

In this game, learn that cellphones are powerful, convenient tools for communication and experience a simulation on cellphone multitasking and distraction.
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Common Sense Media (Digital Passport) - Privacy Links to an external site.

In the game Share Jumper, evaluate examples of online messages and decide what information is appropriate to share, and when.
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Common Sense Media (Digital Passport) - Upstander Links to an external site.

In this game, E-volve, respond to cyberbullying scenarios and make choices to evolve into an upstander. 
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NetSafe - Understanding Online "Friends"

Watch this short video as it explains why it's important to stick with what is real — your real friends in the real world — and only accept online friends you know in real life.
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NetSafe - Talk to an Adult You Trust

Sometimes we see something on the Internet that makes us feel uncomfortable. This can happen when we are playing a game on the Internet or someone sends you a bad picture on your cell phone. Watch this video to see when something like this happens, how we need to tell an adult we trust.
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NetSafe - Posting Pictures Online

Posting a picture on the Internet, or sending a picture message on your phone, can have consequences that you might have never thought about. This short video explains why it's so important to think before you share a picture of yourself.
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Common Sense Education - Teen Voices - Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint

Teens talk about sharing too much about yourself on social media.
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GCFGlobal - Email Basics Links to an external site.

In this interactive tutorial, learn how to use common email features and practice proper etiquette.
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GCFGlobal - How to Become a Better Collaborator Links to an external site.

In this brief tutorial, learn how to improve your collaboration and communication skills with others.

 

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