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RINGS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Lesson based on a material from Common Sense Media

 

Key Vocabulary

 

Responsibility: A duty or obligation (what you are supposed to do.)

 

Community: A group of people – living, working, or playing together - having different backgrounds, interests, and strengths.

 

Citizen: A member of a community.

 

Digital Citizen: A member of a worldwide community linked by the Internet.

 

Part One Vocabulary Questions

Write at one answer for each question. (5 minutes)

 

Question 1: What communities are you a part of in your school, neighborhood, or city?

                      (Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

Question 2: What qualities make these groups communities?

                      (Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

Question 3: What rights do you have as a citizen?

                      (Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

Question 4: How does demonstrating responsibility protect your rights?

                      (Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

Question 5: How can someone be a good citizen?

a.      At school

b.      In a city or town

c.      In a country, or around the world

 

Part Two –  Writing & Fishbowl activity (15 minutes)

 

RINGS OF RESPONSIBILITY

 

 

We will use the Rings of Responsibility to explore everyday responsibilities we have to ourselves, our friends, and family, as well as our communities.

 

WRITING & FISHBOWL ACTIVITY – Two students will be selected to sit in each of the 3 rings, and use paper & pencil to record their answers. All other students will type their answers which will be shared later.

 

SELF – What responsibilities do you have to yourself?

               (Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

FAMILY & FRIENDS - What responsibilities do you have to your family & friends?

                                         (Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

COMMUNITY – What responsibilities do you have to your community?

                             (Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

 

 

Part Three – DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: Online responsibilities (20 minutes)

 

As a digital citizen you have responsibilities to follow the rules, and expectations set by your parents, and your school. You are also responsible for keeping yourself (and others) safe by making good decisions online.

 

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: Online responsibilities

WRITING & FISHBOWL ACTIVITY – Two new students will be selected to sit in each of the 3 rings, and use paper & pencil to record their answers. All other students will type their answers which will be shared later.

 

SELF

What responsibilities do you have to yourself online?

(Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

FAMILY & FRIENDS

What responsibilities do you have to your family & friends online?

(Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

COMMUNITY

What responsibilities do you have to your community online?

(Write or type your answers – to be later shared with the class.)

 

 

RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY

Summary of The Haverford School Responsible Use Policy for users of technology.

 

RESPONSIBLE USE

The Haverford School uses its technology to promote educational excellence. The school’s technology supports its mission; access to the technology is a privilege, and is subject to the highest standards for conduct. The Responsible Use Policy applies to all users of the school’s networked information resources – whether accessed at school, from home, or elsewhere.

 

As a community, we rely on The Haverford School’s stated values of respect, honesty, and courage. We also expect users to follow the rules, and promise not to abuse or harm themselves, other users, the equipment, or the network.

 

NETWORK USAGE

When on the school network users are expected to be polite, and use appropriate language. Do not use the network to make unkind remarks, sexual, gender-related, or racial slurs, or foul language.

 

The school network is for school approved activities only, and not for personal use. Users must not attempt to harm or destroy network information by introducing viruses, or other types of vandalism. Only licensed, school-related software shall be installed, or downloaded.

 

PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND SAFETY

All users of The Haverford School’s technology resources must respect the privacy, and safety of themselves, and others when using their accounts. Internet IDs and passwords are provided for each user’s personal use only. Passwords should not be shared with anyone. Users of the school network should not share personal information about themselves, or others – especially with anyone they do not know.

 

DIGITAL TRAIL

All users should understand that any information placed on the school network leaves a trail. Any information on the school network may be recalled regardless of whether it may have been deleted by the user. Therefore users who delete or erase information should not assume that any information or messages are private.

 

SOCIAL NETWORKING

Students, faculty, staff, and guests should ensure that online activities do not violate harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or confidential information of others. All forms of social networking (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Xbox, etc.) should not be used to post harmful comments, information, images, audio, or video.

 

Individuals who use social networking to harm the reputation of the school, themselves, or others will face disciplinary consequences under the review of the Division Head, and the Dean of Students.

 

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

All users of The Haverford School network, and technology resources must comply with federal, state, and other applicable laws, as well as all related school policies (e.g. Honor Code, Bullying Policy, Principles of Community, etc.)

 

Users must comply with all copyright laws for text, images, movies, audio, and data of any kind. Students who are unsure of copyright issues should contact a teacher, advisor, or the school librarian for assistance.

 

 

Credit: Creative Commons Acknowledgement Disclosure

This lesson has been adapted for 5th grade students at The Haverford School, and is based on a material from Common Sense Media. The lesson is intended solely for the use of students at The Haverford School, and should not be reproduced for sale, or distribution.