Digital Etiquette Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

Before the Movie

What is etiquette? 

What do you think it means to have digital etiquette?

During the Movie (Pause Points)

Stop at the following times in the movie and ask questions or prompt a discussion to keep students focused and to assess their understanding before moving on:

Timecode 1:35: Why are people more likely to be more blunt or forceful online than they would in person?  

Timecode 2:50: What can you do if you’re having a disagreement with someone online? 

Timecode 3:32: Why can it be difficult to tell the difference between a friendly joke and real cruelty online?

Timecode 4:26: How can you ensure that what you post online is appropriate? 

After the Movie

How can you practice digital etiquette? 

How can you ensure that you are using social media in a safe way?  

BrainPOP recommends reading  the movie description that appears on the Digital Etiquette Topic Page to your class. Then show the movie once through without pausing.  Watch it again, this time using the discussion prompts.

*BrainPOP’s Discussion Questions and Prompts align to CCSS Speaking and Listening Standards.