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Living Online Project
P
eople are spending more and more time doing things online. We work, communicate,
pay bills, learn, socialize, and play online. Basically, we live online. For this project
you will research types of electronic communication, how to be a good digital citizen,
and staying safe.
For this project, choose one of these methods to display your research: Google Slides, a
Web Page, a Video, or a Game. Make sure you use visual aids (pictures, charts, diagrams,
etc.) for each item. Be creative in how you exhibit your information.
Part 1: Types of Electronic Communication
Due: April 18
Electronic Communication is the transmission of text, voice, and/or video from one
electronic device to another. Electronic communication has made it possible to
communicate around the globe.
Don’t forget to use visual aids.
1. Describe each of the following: Blog, Email, Podcast, Videoconferencing, and
Social Networks
2. List both Advantages and Problems that can happen with each type of
communication.
3. Find an example a Blog, Podcast, Videoconference, and Social Network.
Include their URL/hyperlinks.
Part 2: Digital Citizenship
Due: May 2
A digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent behavior,
and makes good choices when using technology.
Don’t forget to use visual aids.
1. What behaviors make a person a good digital citizen?
2. The following are bad online behaviors: Flaming, Cyber-bullying, Libel. Explain and
give a specific example of each.
Part 3: Safety Online
Due: May 13
The internet offers access to many things, but it also exposes you to breaches in security,
privacy, and ethics.
Don’t forget to use visual aids.
1. How can you protect your computer from spyware, viruses, and phishing scams?
2. What precautions can you take to protect your identity online?