Cyberbullying+Lesson

=Digital Literacy Lesson on Cyberbullying =

__Grade Level__: 7th & 8th grades
__Assignmen__t: Publisher brochure on cyberbullying

__Overview__: Be an agent of change. Students will visit websites to view information and watch videos on cyberbullying. Students will create a brochure in Publisher with a partner about cyberbullying to show it's definition and characteristics and what to do about it.

__Standards__: ISTE National Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Students 1. Creativity and Innovation: 3. Research and Information Fluency: 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: 5. Digital Citizenship: 6. Technology Operations and Concepts:
 * create original works as a means of personal or group expression
 * locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use informaiton from a variety of sources and media
 * evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
 * plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
 * collect and analyze data to identify and solutions and/or make informed decisions
 * advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
 * exhibit leadership for digital leadership
 * understand and use technology systems
 * select and use applications effectively and positively

__Location/Tools__: Computer lab - computers and printer Wikispace link Internet Microsoft Publisher Sites: [] [] [] [] [] Videos: Kitchen Video Talent Show Video Jing Lecture on cyberbullying

__Anticipatory Set__: Teacher will place a pre-made Post-It note on each student as they enter the classroom to mimic the old "Kick Me" signs. The topic of the Post It notes will not be negative, but focus on positive comments (Smile at me, I'm happy, I'm an athlete, I'm a scholar, etc). The one on the teacher's back will be negative. Students will be directed not to tell what another student's sign says. The teacher will walk about the room when taking roll and making sure her back is facing the students, so they can read her sign. Students will be allowed to remove their signs. There will be a discussion about how the students felt before and after seeing their signs.The students will then be allowed to throw them in the trash. The teacher will then poise the questions.
 * What if that sign was posted on your Facebook page instead of your back?
 * What is the difference between the Post-It note and the internet?

__Activities__: Students will view Jing video capture on Cyberbullying They will watch the Kitchen and Talent Show videos on teacher's Smartboard Teacher will show brochure sample and discuss requirements They will go to the webiste links and collect information on cyberbulling (definition, forms, characteristics of parts, what to do, links to organizations) Students will be partnered up and create a Publisher brochure Projects will be displayed in room and a copy given to Anti-Bullying Task Force for possible use in district campaign or post to website __Support__: ESL and special needs students can work with their partner to do the research Rubric adjusted to allow for less text and more graphics

__Extension__: GATE students can write a persuasive cover letter to go with their brochure. In the letter they should point out the design elements and content information that makes their brochure attractive and effective.

__Assessment__: Four point rubric on content and brochure features

__Brochure Sample__: