Throughout these units you could get students to build up a digital portfolio using Google Sites. This is an easy and intuitive way for students to display their work and also learn how to move digital information from one type to another.
What is Digital Citizenship?
Cyberbullying: Identifying, preventing, and responding
Responsible Social Media Use: Managing your online presence
Password Security: Best practices for creating and managing passwords
Phishing and Scams: Recognizing and avoiding online threats
Personal Data Protection: Understanding how personal information is collected and used
Fact-Checking Skills: Evaluating sources and recognizing fake news
Understanding Bias: Identifying reliable vs. biased information
Copyright and Plagiarism: Using content responsibly and ethically
Digital Research Skills: How to search effectively and filter results
Email Etiquette: Writing and responding to emails professionally
Communicating in Online Classrooms: Appropriate behavior in virtual learning
Collaborative Tools: Using platforms like Google Drive, Trello, or Microsoft Teams
Netiquette: Respectful and effective online communication
Screen Time Awareness: Balancing online and offline activities
Mental Health and Technology: Understanding the impact of excessive use
Productivity Tools: Learning basic organization skills with tech tools (e.g., calendar apps)
Computer Components: CPU, RAM, storage, motherboard, power supply, and peripherals
How Computers Work: Understanding the data flow in a computer system
Input and Output Devices: Common devices and their functions (keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, etc.)
Computer Networks: How computers communicate with each other
Computer Maintenance and Care: Tips on keeping hardware safe and operational (e.g., handling laptops, cleaning screens, etc.)