My students are learning about how to be kind on the internet. Students are learning through the use of the Google/ Highlights Be Internet Awesome Collaboration and focusing on the Be Internet Kind section. Key terms are empathy and cyberbullying.

Introduction to Online Kindness (00:00 - 00:30)

• Exploration of why digital citizenship is vital for young learners and how the Be Internet Awesome program helps students navigate online spaces with a positive attitude.

Understanding Empathy and Cyberbullying (00:30 - 01:20)

• A look at the definition of empathy, which involves imagining the feelings of others. The discussion defines cyberbullying as repetitive mean behavior online and explains the importance of identifying these negative actions.

Becoming an Upstander (01:20 - 01:45)

• Detailed explanation of how to move from being a bystander to an 'Upstander.' This includes supporting peers who are being treated poorly and reporting mean behavior to trusted adults.

Practical Tips for Digital Interaction (01:45 - 02:00)

• Advice on managing emotions during online gaming and the long-term impact of digital footprints. The conversation concludes with a reminder to apply the golden rule to all internet communications.