Digital Rights & Responsibilities (Secondary): the privileges and freedoms extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them

 

Part I – Introduction

One in five teens have electronically sent or posted online nude or partially nude photos of themselves. This is known as "sexting". Teens struggle about privacy issues and what is appropriate to share with others. Many do not think of the consequences of posting digital information that cannot be retrieved.

Learn what sexting is, how to prevent it, consequences of sexting, and how to respond to sexting messages from others.

Part II – Class/Advisory Activities

•  Videos

 

 

KSAT 12 News – Students involved in sexting scandel
'Sexting' bullying cited in teen's suicide - Teen sucide due to Sexting (7:25)

•  Discussion Questions

 

 

  1. How can sexting come back to haunt the person who sent a sexting message?
  2. Is sexting private or public? Explain.
  3. How can you help prevent sexting?

•  Activities

 

 

Break into groups and role play a sexting incident. This could be acted out in class or for a public service announcement to be broadcast on the school's closed circuit system.

Part III – Reflection

•  Writing Prompt(s)  

Besides the person who shares his / her picture through sexting, who else could be affected?

•  Journal Writing

 

How will you help prevent sexting for youself and your friends?

Part IV – Extension Activities

•  Class/Advisory – School Activities

 

 

Create posters that make students think about the consequences of sexting.

•  Home Interaction Links

 

 

Share the stories / links with your parents, brothers and sisters at home.

Part V – Resources

Sexting Survey

 

http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/sextech/PDF/SexTech_Summary.pdf

Guarding Kids Blogspot

 

http://guardingkids.blogspot.com/2009/03/tech-talk-sexting-consumer-reports.html

Connect Safely

 

http://www.connectsafely.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1581&Itemid=95

Sexting Article
From the Washington Post

 

http://www.staysafeonline.org/blog/%E2%80%9Csexting%E2%80%9D-not-only-about-technology

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