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Making a class online agreement

A short list of rules our class writes together about what we share, how we treat each other and what to do if something goes wrong. Everyone agrees to it.

Part of: ACARA Digital Technologies Years 5–6 — Digital Footprints — Module 43

Understanding Making a class online agreement in ACARA Digital Technologies Years 5–6

What it does: This rule shows how classmates agree to speak to each other, which is a key part of the agreement. The agreement works because everyone signs or agrees to it, and the whole class helps write it. Personal details and passphrases stay private. A good agreement protects what we share. Respectful rules include being kind and asking first. A photo of someone else needs their OK. Telling a trusted adult helps fix a problem fast. Keeping it secret can make it worse. A clear rule says exactly what to do. 'Be good' is too vague to help anyone. The agreement is for everyone to use. We follow it and ask for help when needed.

Common mistakes: An agreement says what to do if something goes wrong. We tell a teacher or trusted adult. We do not keep it secret. It should say: 3. Tell a teacher if upset. Passphrases must stay private, even from friends. The rule should say: - Keep passphrases private.

Class: _____________________  ·  Name: _____________________  ·  Date: _________

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Learning
Duo
What is a class online agreement?
A short list of rules our class writes together about being safe and kind onlineA list of rules the teacher writes alone and nobody else sees
Matches
Class Agreement: The teacher writes all the rules alone. Students just read them.
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A class online agreement is written together by the class, not by one person alone
Applying
Meanings
Term
class online agreement
Meaning
A short list of rules our class writes together about what we share, how we treat each other and what to do if something goes wrong. Everyone agrees to it.
Practice
Our Class Online Agreement
Testing
Gaps
"Class Online Agreement"
Check Answer
Spots
32. Use kind words in comments
43. Keep it secret if upset

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Quick Questions

1. What is a class online agreement?
A. A short list of rules our class writes together about being safe and kind online ✓
B. A list of rules the teacher writes alone and nobody else sees
A class online agreement is written together. Everyone helps make the rules, so everyone understands them.
2. Which rule belongs in a class online agreement about what we share?
A. We share our passphrase with our best friend
B. We do not share our full name, address or passphrase online ✓
Personal details and passphrases stay private. A good agreement protects what we share.
3. Which rule shows how we treat each other online?
A. We can post any photo of a classmate if it looks funny
B. We write kind comments and ask before posting a photo of someone ✓
Respectful rules include being kind and asking first. A photo of someone else needs their OK.
4. What should our agreement say to do if something goes wrong online?
A. Stop, do not reply, and tell a trusted adult straight away ✓
B. Keep it secret and hope it goes away
Telling a trusted adult helps fix a problem fast. Keeping it secret can make it worse.
5. Who agrees to the class online agreement?
A. Everyone in the class signs or agrees to it ✓
B. Only the students who want to follow it
The agreement works because everyone agrees. It is a promise we make as a whole class.

Match the Pairs

We only share first names and school work. → A rule about what we share in our class online agreement
If something upsets us, we tell a trusted adult. → A rule about what we do if something goes wrong
A class online agreement includes rules about how we treat each other online → We write kind comments and say please and thank you.
Everyone in the class agrees to the class online agreement, so we write it together and sign it → Signed by: Ava, Liam, Mia and Ms Lee
Class Agreement: The teacher writes all the rules alone. Students just read them. → A class online agreement is written together by the class, not by one person alone
Our rules: Share anything you like. Be funny at any cost. → The agreement is missing rules about what we share, how we treat each other and what to do if something goes wrong

Key Term

class online agreement
A short list of rules our class writes together about what we share, how we treat each other and what to do if something goes wrong. Everyone agrees to it.

Fill in the Blanks

1. AGREEMENT "Class Online Agreement" RULE share: Ask before posting photos
Hint: Type the keyword that starts our class's shared list of rules.
2. AGREEMENT "Class Online Agreement" RULE share: Ask before posting photos
Hint: Type the one-word topic for rules about what we put online.
3. RULE kind: Use kind words in comments RULE kind: Never leave people out
Hint: Type the one-word topic for rules about how we treat each other.
4. IF problem THEN TELL trusted adult
Hint: Type the action word for what we do when something goes wrong.
5. FOR EACH student IN class SIGN agreement
Hint: Type the action word that shows each student agrees to the rules.

Spot the Error

Question 1
A Our Class Online Agreement
B 1. Ask before posting photos
C 2. Use kind words in comments
D 3. Keep it secret if upset
E 4. Everyone signs the page
Line D — An agreement says what to do if something goes wrong. We tell a teacher or trusted adult. We do not keep it secret. It should say: 3. Tell a teacher if upset.
Question 2
A WHAT WE SHARE
B - Share only our first names
C - Share passphrases with pals
D - Ask before posting a friend
Line C — Passphrases must stay private, even from friends. The rule should say: - Keep passphrases private.
Question 3
A The teacher writes it alone
B We all agree and sign it
C We read it again each term
Line A — A class online agreement is written together by the whole class, not by one person alone. Line 1 should say that we write our rules together.
Question 4
A IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
B 1. Stop and do not reply
C 2. Save the message as proof
D 3. Tell no one at all
E 4. Check the rules together
Line D — When something goes wrong online, we tell a trusted adult so they can help. It should say: 3. Tell a trusted adult.
Question 5
A HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER
B - Use kind words
C - Join in if someone is mean
D - Say sorry if we hurt people
Line C — How we treat each other means being kind and helpful. We do not join in when someone is mean. It should say: - Help when someone is upset.

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