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Online Behaviour

Be your best self online

35-45 minutes

Interactive Learning

Certificate Included

Why Does Online Behaviour Matter?

Everything you do online leaves a digital footprint. How you act online is just as important as how you act in person—and sometimes, it lasts even longer! Learn to be kind, respectful, and responsible in the digital world.

🌟 Golden Rule

Treat others online the way you want to be treated

🤝 Good Citizen

Be a positive contributor to online communities

🛡️ Stop Bullying

Recognize and respond to cyberbullying appropriately

💭 Think First

Always think before you post, comment, or share

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Activity 1: Would You Say It In Person?

Learn that online behavior should match real-life kindness

Instructions: Decide if each comment is OKAY or NOT OKAY to say online.

"Great job on your project! I loved your creativity!"

✅ OKAY (Kind and encouraging!) ❌ NOT OKAY

"You're so stupid. Delete your account."

OKAY ❌ NOT OKAY (Hurtful and mean!)

"I disagree with you, but I respect your opinion."

✅ OKAY (Respectful disagreement!) NOT OKAY

"LOL everyone thinks you're weird"

OKAY ❌ NOT OKAY (Bullying behavior!)

💡 The Golden Rule Online:

If you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't type it online. Words hurt just as much (or more) in texts and comments.

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Activity 2: The THINK Method

Use this checklist before posting anything online

Instructions: Before you post, ask yourself these 5 questions:

TRUE

Is it true?

HELPFUL

Is it helpful?

INSPIRING

Is it inspiring?

NECESSARY

Is it necessary?

KIND

Is it kind?

Practice Using THINK:

You want to post: "My friend failed the test. So embarrassing!"

You want to comment: "Your drawing isn't very good."

Write about a time you wish you had used THINK before posting:

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Activity 3: Recognizing and Stopping Cyberbullying

Learn what cyberbullying is and how to respond

Instructions: Identify which scenarios are cyberbullying and learn how to respond.

Someone keeps sending you mean messages even after you asked them to stop.

Is this cyberbullying?

YES - Repeated mean behavior is bullying.

What should you do?

A group chat is making fun of someone who isn't in the chat.

Is this cyberbullying?

YES - Talking about someone behind their back to hurt them is bullying.

What should you do?

Someone posts an embarrassing photo of you without permission.

Is this cyberbullying?

YES - Posting content to embarrass or humiliate is bullying.

What should you do?

🚨 If You See Cyberbullying:

Don't join in - Even liking or laughing makes it worse
Support the target - Send them a kind message privately
Tell an adult - Parents, teachers, or counselors can help
Report it - Use the platform's reporting tools
Save evidence - Screenshot the bullying before reporting

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Activity 4: Your Digital Footprint

Everything you do online creates a permanent record

Instructions: Understand that your online actions build your reputation for years to come.

Think About Your Digital Footprint:

What do you want people to think when they see your online posts in 5 years?

If a future employer or teacher looked at everything you've ever posted, would you be proud?

List 3 ways you can build a POSITIVE digital reputation:

💡 Remember:

"The internet is forever." Even if you delete something, screenshots exist. Always post like your grandma, your teacher, and your future boss are watching—because they might be!

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Activity 5: Create Your Digital Citizenship Contract

Make a personal commitment to be your best self online

Instructions: Check each commitment you promise to uphold as a responsible digital citizen.

My Digital Citizenship Commitments:

I will treat others online with respect and kindness I will use the THINK method before posting or commenting I will never participate in or encourage cyberbullying I will stand up for people being bullied online I will tell an adult if I see something harmful or scary I will ask permission before posting photos or videos of others I will be honest and not spread rumors or false information I will build a positive digital reputation I can be proud of

My personal online behaviour goal for this month:

Sign your commitment:

Your Reflection

Think about your online presence:

1. How is online behavior different from in-person behavior? How is it the same?

2. Have you ever said something online you regretted? What did you learn?

3. How can you be a positive leader in online spaces?

4. What will you do differently online after this workshop?

Key Takeaways

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Golden Rule

Treat others online exactly as you want to be treated.

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THINK First

Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind?

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Stand Against Bullying

Don't participate—report it and support the target.

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Digital Footprint

Everything you post creates a permanent record.

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Speak Up

Tell an adult when something online feels wrong.

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Build Positively

Your online reputation follows you—make it a good one!

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