Classroom Resource

Social Networking

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

A social network is an online community of people who use a website or app to communicate with each other by sharing comments, images, videos, resources, etc. Common examples include Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Using social networks can be a lot of fun and help us feel connected with the people we care most about. Adults also use social networks to share resources and look for jobs, while seniors and shut-ins benefit from being able to stay in touch with relatives and friends. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed these activities you will:​

  1. know what a social network is [Empowered Learner]

  2. understand why it is important to manage your digital identity when using a social network [Digital Citizen]

  3. understand why it is important to navigate social networks safely and post thoughtfully [Digital Citizen]

  4. be able to create a set of personal guidelines for navigating social networks [Digital Citizen]

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.13

Define personal privacy, digital footprint, and open communication.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.6.13

Vocabulary

  • personal privacy
  • digital footprint
  • open communication

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that personal information can be divided into the three categories of personal privacy, digital footprint, open communication.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • define personal privacy.
  • define digital footprint.
  • define open communication.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • information is either, personal, part of your digital footprint, or available as open communication.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.11

Demonstrate positive, safe, legal, and ethical habits when creating and sharing digital content and identify the consequences of failing to act responsibly.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.7.11

Knowledge

Students know:
  • safe, legal, and ethical habits to use when creating and sharing digital content and that failing to do so can have negative consequences.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use safe, legal, and ethical habits when creating and sharing digital content.
  • identify consequences of failing to use safe, legal, and ethical habits when creating and sharing digital content.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • consequences exist for failing to use positive, safe, legal, and ethical habits when creating and sharing digital content.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.12

Discuss the impact of data permanence on digital identity including best practices to protect personal digital footprint.

Unpacked Content

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Vocabulary

  • data permanence
  • digital footprint

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that data posted to the internet can be difficult to remove and can impact how others view you.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify ways to protect their personal digital footprint.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • data posted online can be difficult to remove and can impact a personal digital footprint.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.12

Cite evidence of the positive and negative effects of data permanence on personal and professional digital identity.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.12

Vocabulary

  • data permanence
  • digital identity

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that people are often judged on behavior, both offline and online.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify postings that may be unbecoming to self or others.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • consequences exist for every choice one makes
  • good and bad.
  • some choices can have lasting impacts.
Link to Resource
https://www.remc.org/21Things4Students/21/14-social-networking/

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

Other

Resource Provider other

REMC Association of Michigan
Accessibility
License

License Type

BY-NC-SA

Approved Date

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