💛 SELGrade 2Lesson 19
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Be Responsible Online

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Learning Objectives

  • 1Identify responsible and irresponsible online behaviors
  • 2Explain why protecting personal information keeps me safe
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Mini Lesson

Being online is a little like being in a big, busy public space — except you cannot always see who is there. That is why being a responsible digital citizen is just as important as being responsible in real life.

What is a digital citizen?

  • A digital citizen is someone who uses technology and the internet safely, kindly, and responsibly.
  • Your digital footprint is the trail of information you leave behind every time you go online.
  • Once something is posted online, it is very hard to fully remove it.

Responsible online behavior

  • Always ask a trusted adult before going to a new website or app.
  • Keep personal information private — never share your full name, address, birthday, phone number, or passwords with anyone online.
  • Tell a trusted adult right away if you see something that makes you uncomfortable.
  • Only talk to people online who you already know in real life.

Not responsible online

  • Sharing your home address, birthday, or daily routine with strangers.
  • Clicking on pop-ups, links, or prizes from people you do not know.
  • Agreeing to meet someone in person who you only know from online.
  • Sharing passwords — even with friends.
Digital footprint diagramA device screen with footprint icons trailing behind it, representing the digital trail left when you go online. Safe information is labeled in green and private information that should never be shared is labeled in orange.Your digital footprint follows you online.Safe to share:first name, favorite colorNever share:address, birthday, password,phone number, full nameOnce online,hard to erase!
A device leaving digital footprints, with safe vs. private information labeled.
Responsible vs not responsible online behaviorTwo columns comparing responsible online behaviors on the left with irresponsible online behaviors on the right.Online BehaviorResponsibleAsk an adult firstKeep info privateTell adult if unsafeOnly talk to peopleyou know in real lifeLog off when doneUse kind words onlineStay on approved sitesNot responsibleGo online without askingShare home addressClick unknown linksShare passwordsMeet strangers from onlineIgnore what feels wrongVisit unapproved sitesGive out your birthday
Two-column chart comparing responsible and irresponsible online behaviors.
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Ask yourself: "Would I be comfortable if a trusted adult could see exactly what I am doing online right now?"

Vocabulary
Digital citizen
A person who uses technology safely and kindlye.g. Every digital citizen protects their info.
Digital footprint
The trail of information you leave onlinee.g. Posts add to your digital footprint.
Personal information
Private details like your name, address, or passworde.g. I keep personal information off the internet.
Responsible
Owning your choices and acting carefullye.g. Being responsible online keeps me safe.
Trusted adult
A grown-up who helps keep you safee.g. I tell a trusted adult about anything strange online.
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