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Online Communication Etiquette

Keyboarding and Digital Literacy

Day 174of 180
Week 35of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand appropriate online communication principles

2

Practice respectful digital interaction

3

Recognize the importance of godly communication in digital spaces

📖 Scripture Connection

Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

— Ephesians 4:29 (WEB)

Guide students to apply biblical communication principles to digital interactions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Computer or tablet
  • Worksheet
  • Colored pencils or markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Begin with prayer asking God to guide our communication. Discuss how words can build up or tear down, both in person and online.

💭 Review Question: What makes communication kind and helpful?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore different online communication platforms and discuss appropriate etiquette for each.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Email communication should be clear and respectful
  • Comments should be constructive and kind
  • Collaborative documents require teamwork and consideration
  • Think before you post or send anything
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might your words impact someone's feelings online?
  • What would Jesus want our online communication to look like?
  • How can we use technology to show God's love?
3Activity: Digital Communication Scenarios (10 min)
role-play

Students will practice responding to different online communication scenarios with kindness and wisdom.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide into small groups
  2. Receive scenario cards with different online communication challenges
  3. Discuss and develop a godly response
  4. Share responses with the class
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide sample responses for guidance

Challenge: Create more complex social media interaction scenarios

4Closing (5 min)

Recap key principles of godly online communication

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about communicating online?
  • How can you show God's love through your digital interactions?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us use our words to encourage and build up others, both in person and online. Guide our digital communication to reflect Your love and grace.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how technology can be used to glorify God

💎 Memory Verse

Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

— Ephesians 4:29 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to represent each part of the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Digital communication requires ongoing guidance and modeling of respectful interaction

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Monitor children's online interactions
  • Discuss potential digital communication challenges
  • Encourage open dialogue about online experiences
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may struggle with understanding tone and potential misinterpretation in digital communication

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy, thoughtfulness, and consideration in digital interaction responses

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a digital communication code of conduct
  • Design a poster about kind online interactions
  • Write a short story about responsible digital communication

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