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Mastering Digital Etiquette Guidelines

The document outlines a one-week lesson plan focused on digital etiquette, including activities for students to reflect on their online behavior, create netiquette guidelines, and promote healthy online relationships. It includes various exercises such as discussions, research projects, and the creation of advocacy materials to enhance understanding of digital citizenship. Additionally, it provides resources and supplementary modules to support the learning journey.

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Mastering Digital Etiquette Guidelines

The document outlines a one-week lesson plan focused on digital etiquette, including activities for students to reflect on their online behavior, create netiquette guidelines, and promote healthy online relationships. It includes various exercises such as discussions, research projects, and the creation of advocacy materials to enhance understanding of digital citizenship. Additionally, it provides resources and supplementary modules to support the learning journey.

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How’s my Netiquette?

Introduction to Digital Etiquette and How to Apply It


Duration: 1 week | LO Codes: TTL 1-1; TTL1-5

Photo by Ryutaro Tsukata from Pexels

Note to the Teacher


Hello Teacher! Below are activities that you can adapt in your classes on digital
etiquette. Learners are expected to define digital etiquette, assess their online
behavior, create guidelines, and observe proper digital etiquette in online
communities. You may adjust the mechanics and content based on your needs, and
you may also remix them with other activities and projects.

Learning Outcomes

TTL 1-1: Explain ICT policies and safety issues as they impact the
teaching-learning process.
TTL 1-5: Demonstrate social, ethical, and legal responsibility in using
technology tools and resources.
Overall Learning Journey

Detailed Learning Journey


Digital Etiquette: What is it? | 10-20 minutes in-class or homework
In this activity, you may ask your students to write a short reflection paper about
their experiences and behavior on social media. Another approach is to open a
discussion during a synchronous session. You may give them some time at the
beginning of the activity to reflect and facilitate a group conversation about their
personal experiences and behavior.

Here are some guide questions that you can use:


● Which social media apps do you use? How active are you on these platforms?
● What kind of content do you post on these platforms?
● Who are your connections on these platforms? How do you engage with
them?
● Was there a time when you felt uncomfortable while engaging with others
online? You may share your experience.
● Was there a time when you think you have made someone uncomfortable
while engaging with them online? You may share your experience.
● How did you feel in these situations?
● Is there anything that you could have done differently?
“I Spy” | Homework

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In this asynchronous activity, learners can conduct a simple research study on their
social media content. They can do a “social media scan” where they will observe and
identify patterns of behavior.

Here are some guide questions for their research project:


● What do people talk about?
● How often do they talk about these topics?
● What are the words and languages that they use? Are they positive or
negative?
● Are there pieces of content that are rude, shaming, flaming, or inappropriate?
Why do you think so?
● Are there pieces of content that are positive, uplifting, or simply harmless?
Why do you think so?
● As an observer, how do you perceive this content and behavior?
● What kind of “digital footprint” do they leave on your newsfeed and in your
mind?
Healthy Online Relationships | 20-30 minutes in class or homework

This practice activity can help your students apply their observations from the
previous exercises. Here are some suggested content and mechanics:

1. Watch the video entitled “Healthy Online Relationships”:


2. Take the Netiquette quiz:
3. Ask the learners to reflect on their scores on the quiz. Some guide questions
are:
a. How did you fare? Do you think you have a good score? Why or why
not?
b. How can you improve your online behavior?
c. How can you influence others to observe proper online behavior?

You may facilitate these activities in-class or as homework, depending on how much
time you have for synchronous activities. Students can watch the video before
coming to class and take the Netiquette quiz synchronously. Individual reflection can
be processed together through a discussion or individually through a writing activity.
Create your netiquette guidelines | Homework

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In this activity, learners will create their netiquette guidelines based on their
observations and insights from past exercises. Here are some steps that they can
take:

● Recall the observations and research results from your initial reflection and
research study (“I Spy”).
● Create your guidelines addressing netiquette themes from your research. You
can present them creatively using online collaboration tools.
● Share these guidelines with your classmates. Ask them for feedback and
recommendations.

Taking it a step further

Learners can consolidate their netiquette guidelines and create an online netiquette
toolkit as a class project. They can present them creatively through images, videos,
or interactive media. They can also make advocacy material on netiquette and
launch an online campaign. Here are some recommended steps:
1. Share your netiquette guidelines with your peers and consolidate them. You
may use mind-mapping and brainstorming tools (JamBoard, Padlet, Miro,
Mural, etc.) to work together.
2. Convert your netiquette guidelines into advocacy material using a digital tool.
You may turn it into a video, infographic, podcast, or an interactive space.
3. Explore the use of audio, visual, or audio-visual materials in making your
advocacy material.
4. Post your advocacy material on your social media accounts.

Digital Tayo Modules


The Digital Tayo modules are a great supplement to this activity. Here are some
lessons that you can use to strengthen their ideas of digital citizenship and support
them in creating an advocacy project around good netiquette and digital citizenship.
We recommend these lessons but feel free to look through the Digital Tayo website
to select particular lessons that you want to use.

Digital Engagement Module

Topic Lesson Description

Digital Lesson 1: Students will better understand others’


Citizenship Respect and perspectives and feelings on sharing personal
Boundaries information online.

Lesson 2: Students will identify qualities that constitute


Healthy healthy and kind relationships, and how online
Online behavior plays a role in both healthy and unhealthy
Relationships relationships.

Digital Empowerment Module

Topic Lesson Description

Digital Lesson 2: Students will learn how social networks can be


Citizenship Building Your leveraged to promote advocacy efforts.
Advocacy
Communic Network
ation Skills

Digital Lesson 1: Students will learn about the concept of advocacy


Citizenship Advocacy and by identifying an issue that affects their community
Making and brainstorming two changes that they want to
Change see in the future concerning that problem.
Lesson 3: Students will learn about and identify ways in which
Raising various types of media can be used to promote
Awareness awareness around an issue.
Through
Media

Lesson 4: Students will learn how hashtags have been


Hashtags effective in promoting social movements. Students
will also identify how hashtags on social media can
help raise awareness about an advocacy issue and
will develop their own hashtag and methods of
promotion for a cause that interests them.

Lesson 5: Students will learn how to develop an initial plan for


Time for their own advocacy campaign.
Action!

Lesson 6: Students will reflect on their personal values and


Exploring how these impact their lives and future plans. This
Your Personal activity can be used to support the writing of their
Values teaching manifesto.

Suggested Resources
These resources are online courses, articles, videos, and toolkits that you can share
with your students to guide them in the process of identifying real-world problems
and challenges.

Topic Resources

Digital Citizenship Facebook Digital Tayo platform


● Definition of digital etiquette Digital Citizenship and Netiquette: A
or netiquette Teacher’s Guide
● Tips on how to practice Online Etiquette: The Ultimate Guide to
digital etiquette Social Media Manners
A General Guide to Netiquette
5 Tips for Improving your Digital Etiquette

Managing emotions on social How to Argue on the Internet Without


media Losing Your Mind
● Tips on how to make healthy Social Media and Mental Health
conversations on the internet Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health? |
● How social media affects Bailey Parnell | TEDxRyersonU
mental health Digital Literacy Library: Positive Behavior
Facebook Safety Center: Bullying Prevention
Hub
Facebook Safety Center: Online Wellbeing

Common questions

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Reflecting on one's online behavior promotes effective digital etiquette by encouraging self-awareness and accountability, which are critical for improving interaction quality . Expected outcomes include enhanced understanding of personal digital footprints, increased empathy towards others' perspectives, and proactive changes in engagement styles . Reflective practices can lead to creating personalized netiquette guidelines and peer feedback loops, further entrenching responsible online behavior . This process helps individuals assess how their actions affect digital communities and fosters a more respectful online culture.

Exploring personal values impacts a student's approach to online interactions by providing a reflective framework for evaluating digital behaviors and their societal implications . Engaging in this introspection helps students align online actions with core personal and ethical values, promoting authenticity and consistency in digital citizenship . Such alignment encourages responsible sharing, respect for others, and advocacy for ethical norms in digital communities, ultimately contributing to a healthier online ecosystem . Reflecting on personal values fosters a deeper understanding of one's role in influencing digital cultures and advocating for integrity in virtual interactions .

Teachers can adapt technology tools to enhance the teaching of digital etiquette by utilizing interactive platforms for reflections and discussions, such as JamBoard or Padlet, to visualize concepts and facilitate collaborative work . Incorporating digital quizzes and videos can engage students in self-assessment and provide real-world scenarios for applying digital etiquette principles . These tools, complemented by resources like Digital Tayo modules, encourage active participation and deepen understanding of digital safety issues, promoting responsible digital citizenship among students . By embedding these tools into the curriculum, educators can provide dynamic and meaningful learning experiences.

Students can use social networks to advance advocacy efforts by leveraging the platforms to raise awareness, engage audiences, and build support for causes . Through this process, they develop skills in digital communication, strategic planning, and network building, which are pivotal for effective advocacy . Additionally, creating content such as infographics, videos, or campaigns helps refine technical and creative skills, while coordinating efforts via online networks fosters collaboration and leadership abilities .

Creative expressions such as videos and interactive media enhance the understanding and dissemination of netiquette guidelines by making information more engaging and accessible . These formats cater to varied learning styles and can effectively illustrate complex concepts via storytelling or real-life scenarios, encouraging peer involvement . They also allow for the demonstration of practical applications, enhancing retention and influence . By utilizing widespread platforms, creative content can reach broader audiences, encouraging the adoption of netiquette norms in diverse digital communities .

Online misbehavior such as flaming, trolling, or sharing inappropriate content can disrupt digital communities by creating a hostile environment that discourages constructive dialogue and participation . These behaviors can lead to emotional distress, misinformation spread, and erosion of trust within digital spaces . Individuals can mitigate these effects by applying netiquette principles: fostering positive communication, respecting diverse viewpoints, and being mindful of their digital footprints . Through reinforcement of these guidelines and active engagement in respectful discourse, individuals can contribute to a more inclusive and supportive online community .

The relationship between digital footprints and personal privacy concerns is deeply intertwined, as digital footprints persistently capture individuals' online activities, which can be accessed or exploited by third parties . A careless or uninformed approach to digital etiquette results in unintentional sharing of personal information, leading to privacy vulnerabilities . Reflecting on one's online interactions, as encouraged in netiquette lessons, helps in understanding the long-term implications of digital footprints and advocating for responsible sharing practices . This awareness is crucial for managing privacy risks and educating others on safeguarding their information in digital spaces .

Effective strategies to foster healthy online relationships include understanding and respecting boundaries, being mindful of digital footprints, and practicing empathy in communication . These strategies address challenges in digital interactions by reducing misunderstandings that arise from lack of non-verbal cues and helping individuals navigate sensitive topics with care . Engaging in reflective practices and taking quizzes like the Netiquette quiz can also guide individuals to better their online presence by identifying areas for improvement .

Educators can integrate digital citizenship and netiquette into teaching by designing activities that involve reflection, research, and creation of netiquette guidelines . Using the Digital Tayo modules, teachers can facilitate discussions and projects on topics such as respect, boundaries, and advocacy, helping students grasp the consequences of online actions . These lessons can be complemented with practical tools like mind-mapping and collaboration software to creatively express and consolidate netiquette principles . Such integration promotes not only awareness but also proactive engagement in cultivating an ethical online environment.

Integrating digital empowerment modules into education facilitates student advocacy for better online behavior by providing tools for understanding and influencing digital interactions . These modules cover essential aspects like raising awareness, building advocacy networks, and crafting effective digital campaigns, equipping students with skills to initiate and promote positive change . Furthermore, engagement with these modules encourages critical thinking and ethical judgment, enabling students to identify issues and leverage digital platforms for collective impact, fostering a culture of responsible digital citizenship .

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