Computer Science
Grade 3
20 min
Digital Etiquette: Being Kind Online
Students learn about digital etiquette and the importance of being respectful online.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the difference between a kind and an unkind digital message.
Explain why tone of voice is hard to understand in a text message.
Use emojis to show feelings and make their messages clearer.
Apply the 'THINK Before You Send' rule to a new message.
Describe how to respond kindly when they receive a confusing or upsetting message.
Understand that digital messages are a form of data that can be saved and shared.
Have you ever gotten a message that made you feel super happy? 😄 What about one that made you feel a little sad? 😕
Today, we're going to learn how to be 'Kind Coders' of messages! We will explore how to send messages that make people feel good and what to do when we receive messages online. This is important because...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Digital MessageWords, pictures, or emojis you send to someone using a computer, tablet, or phone.A text message that says, 'Want to play outside?' or an email with a picture of your dog.
RecipientThe person who receives your message.When you text your grandma, she is the recipient.
EmojiA small picture used to show a feeling or idea. Emojis are a type of data that represent emotions.Using a smiley face 😊 to show you are happy, or a thumbs up 👍 to show you agree.
ToneThe feeling or emotion your message has. It can be happy, sad, angry, or silly.The message 'I'm fine' can have a happy tone if you add a 😊 or an upset tone if you add a 😠.
Digital FootprintThe trail of data you leave behind online. Messages you send are part of your digital fo...
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The THINK Rule (A Conditional Algorithm)
IF my message is True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind, THEN it is okay to send.
Before you click 'send', run your message through these five checks. This is like a computer program that checks conditions before it runs. If the message fails any check, you should stop and rewrite it.
The Pause Button Event
WHEN I receive a message that makes me feel upset, THEN I will pause, take a breath, and talk to a trusted adult before replying.
Receiving an upsetting message is an 'event'. This rule tells you what to do when that event happens. Instead of reacting right away, you trigger a 'pause' action to make a calm and safe choice.
The Emoji-Tone Match
IF my words are happy, THEN my emoji should be...
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Challenging
A classmate sends a message to a group that makes fun of a new student. You know it's wrong. What is the most responsible and kind action to take?
A.'Like' the message to fit in
B.Leave the group chat immediately
C.Tell the new student what the classmate said
D.Don't reply in the group, but tell a trusted adult what happened
Challenging
Your friend proudly posts a picture of a drawing they made. Someone comments, 'That's so ugly.' How does this event show that online words can have a real-world impact?
A.The comment can be deleted, so it doesn't matter
B.The mean comment can make your friend feel sad and discouraged about their real-life hobby
C.It only matters if the person who commented is famous
D.Words online are just pixels and don't affect people's real feelings
Challenging
A message with just the words, 'See you later,' can be interpreted in many ways. How does adding data like an emoji (like 👋 or 😠) help the receiver understand the sender's true meaning?
A.It makes the message take longer to download
B.It adds emotional data that helps show the sender's tone and feeling
C.It proves that the sender knows how to use a computer well
D.It automatically translates the message into other languages
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