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DEBATE WITH DIGITAL RESPECT RULES Century #Social Interaction
Skills #Critical Thinking

Conduct a classroom debate on “Are smartphones helpful in studies?”. Now, divide the class into two
groups: For the topic and Against the topic.
Before the debate starts, remind students of the Digital Respect Guidelines, such as:

No interrupting when someone is speaking
No rude or hurtful remarks

Use polite language
Acknowledge others’ viewpoints even if disagree

Wait for turn to speak
Focus on the issue, not the person

Each team presents their points one by one. After both sides speak, the class discusses whose points were
stronger while still maintaining respect.

After the debate, students write or discuss answers to questions like:
How did I show respect during the debate?
Did I listen to others' opinions?

What did I learn about responsible expression online and offline?

DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

Every action taken online, including messages, posts, likes, comments, and searches, creates a
digital footprint. A digital footprint refers to the trail of data left behind when an individual interacts
with the Internet or uses digital devices. Every activity, from browsing websites to sending emails
and engaging on social media, contributes to this online presence. A digital footprint is essentially
a digital version of a person’s identity, formed by the data that is shared and collected over time.

There are two main types of digital footprints:

1 Intentional sharing Active
Actions
of content online.

Digital
Footprint

Unintentional data Passive
2 collection without Actions
awareness.

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