Digital Literacy: Practising Digital Safety and Wellbeing

Digital Literacy: Practicing Digital Safety and Wellbeing: ThinkIt Thru

Learning Intention

1. Using social media and other digital platforms, we are learning to recognise and implement safe, respectful, and ethical behaviours.
2. We are learning to think critically about how to use social media safely, ethically, and responsibly, and to investigate the larger influence our digital activities can have on society and individuals.
3. We are learning to consider how our use of social media influences our self-image, relationships, and general health.
4. We are learning to apply the THINKIT THRU model to steer ethical choices when posting, sharing, or online engagement.

 

Success Criteria 

1.  Find instances of ethical, safe, and responsible social media behavior.
   
2. Discuss the possible effects and hazards of online activities such cyberbullying, privacy violations, and false information.
   
3. Use a critical thinking tool—like THINKIT THRU—to assess how to react in digital dilemmas.
   
4. Consider how social media affects public discourse, relationships, and personal well-being.
   
5. Talk about how people's decisions on social media might influence social movements, reputations, and communities.

What do you know about ethical use of technology?

What is ethical use of technology for high school aged students?

For high school students, the ethical use of technology is using digital tools and platforms in a way that is respectful, responsible, and consistent with values including honesty, justice, and concern for others.

“Ethical digital behavior encompasses respecting others online, protecting privacy, citing sources, and using digital tools to promote positive outcomes.”

— Ribble, 2012

Digital Safety

Definition of digital safety.
Tools for protecting personal information.
Best practices for privacy online.

Digital Wellbeing

Definition of digital wellbeing.
Impact of technology on mental health.
Strategies for a balanced digital life.

Practical Strategies for Online Safety

Creating strong passwords.
Recognising phishing attempts.
Using privacy settings on social media.

Promoting Digital Wellbeing

Setting screen time limits.
Encouraging offline activities.
Mindfulness and digital detox practices.

Knowledge Assessment

Quiz on digital literacy concepts.
Scenarios for applying safety strategies.
Reflection on personal digital habits.

Definitions

Digital Literacy: The ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies.
Digital Safety: Practices and tools designed to protect personal information and maintain privacy online.
Digital Wellbeing: The impact of digital technologies on mental and physical health, and strategies to promote

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this, they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.