(Click here for original lesson plan online from Common Sense Media) Many of us are aware that we're being tracked when we go online. It's one of the ways our favorite websites and apps know how to recommend content just for us. But how much information are companies actually collecting? And what are they doing with it? Digging into the details can help us make smart decisions about our online privacy and how to protect it. Students will be able to: - Define online tracking and describe how companies use it. - Identify the benefits and drawbacks of online tracking to both companies and users. - Analyze specific examples of online tracking and take a position for or against them. Key Vocabulary: cookies · online tracking · personalized content · targeted advertising · third-party This lesson involves students choosing from a list of online resources, which they will use to explore and analyze the lesson topic STEP 1: Participate in the class discussion and exercise. Use the Google Slides Presentation "The Big Data Dilemma" to help you with STEP 2! STEP 2: (❗️) Complete the Google Docs Worksheet "Both Sides of the Track" Student Handout in Breakout Rooms STEP 3: Be Prepared to SHARE OUT when we get back together. STEP 4: (❗️) TAKE THE LESSON QUIZ AFTER CLASS TO CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING STEP 5: Use the Family Activity Link and Family Tips Link at home to discuss this further.
RESOURCE LINKS
Google Slides Presentation: "The Big Data Dilemma" by Common Sense Media
Activity Google Document Worksheet: (❗️) "Both Sides of the Track" Student Handout
NOTE: You will need to click FILE and MAKE A COPY, then click SHARE and add Mr. S Gmail address to turn it in (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org)
End of Lesson QUIZ Link: https://www.commonsense.org/education/student/Zkk5Jm
Common Sense Media FAMILY TIPS Worksheet / FAMILY ACTIVITY Worksheet
