Digital Integrity!
Digital Integrity is an interactive, student-centered program designed to educate high school students about the dangers and realities of cyberbullying while promoting responsible digital behavior. Through lessons, discussions, and experiential activities, students will learn to navigate digital spaces with empathy, integrity, and leadership. The program supports students in becoming thoughtful digital citizens who uphold ethical standards and foster inclusive online communities.
🎯 Program Goals:
📚 What Students Will Learn:
🧠 Sample Activities:
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Awareness – Increase understanding of cyberbullying, its forms, and its consequences.
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Ethics – Instill core digital ethics and responsible decision-making online.
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Leadership – Develop student leadership and peer mentorship in digital contexts.
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Empathy & Accountability – Encourage empathy, personal accountability, and positive peer influence.
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Action – Equip students with tools to respond to and prevent cyberbullying.
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Types and signs of cyberbullying (harassment, exclusion, impersonation, etc.)
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The psychological, social, and legal consequences of digital harassment.
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The role of empathy, digital tone, and anonymity in online communication.
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How to recognize toxic vs. respectful digital environments.
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Techniques for conflict resolution and upstander intervention.
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The importance of privacy, consent, and managing one's digital footprint.
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Leadership tools for guiding peers and promoting respectful online culture.
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Cyberbullying Spectrum Exercise
Students categorize behaviors from “unintentionally harmful” to “malicious cyberbullying” and discuss gray areas. -
“Walk in My Screen” Empathy Simulation
An immersive role-play exploring the impact of cyberbullying on different student personas. -
Digital Ethics Dilemma Cards
Small groups work through ethical dilemmas in digital scenarios and propose constructive responses. -
Social Media Audit & Reflection
Students analyze their digital presence and consider the values they convey online. -
Digital Leaders Forum
Students take turns leading a discussion on trending online behaviors (e.g., cancel culture, meme ethics, gaming toxicity).
🌿 Social Connections
🎁 Wrap-Up Projects:
📈 Program Outcomes:
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Peer-Led Discussions: Students co-facilitate discussions to build trust and deepen relatability.
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Mentorship Ties: Older students mentor younger students on digital ethics.
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Community Engagement: Involve parents, counselors, and local youth advocates in conversations about safe online spaces.
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Cultural Awareness: Explore how cyberbullying and digital ethics may differ across social groups and identities.
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“Be the Change” Campaign
Design a school-wide awareness campaign using posters, videos, or social media to promote digital integrity. -
Digital Ethics Code of Conduct
Students draft and vote on a student-written code of conduct for ethical digital behavior at school. -
Personal Manifesto
Each student creates a “Digital Integrity Manifesto” reflecting their values, boundaries, and commitments online. -
Peer Presentation
Student groups develop short interactive presentations for middle schoolers about preventing cyberbullying.
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Knowledge Growth: Students can accurately define and identify cyberbullying behaviors.
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Behavioral Impact: Increased reporting of online harassment and reduction in incidents.
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Social Climate: A noticeable improvement in peer relationships and school culture regarding respect and inclusion online.
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Leadership Emergence: Students demonstrate leadership by modeling ethical digital behavior and mentoring peers.
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Sustainability: The program creates ongoing student-led initiatives to promote safe and ethical digital use.