Shaping Digital Wisdom Curriculum
Explore our evidence-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum, empowering educators to foster emotional intelligence, empathy, and responsible decision-making in students. Through engaging activities, discussions, and exercises, cultivate resilient, socially aware individuals equipped for success in school and beyond. Join us at Shape the Sky for transformative learning.
Shaping Digital Wisdom Middle School Curriculum (Grades 5-8): 9 Social and Emotional Lesson Plans With a Focus on Technology and Social Media
Description
The Social and Emotional Lesson Plan (SEL) Curriculum was designed to be used with middle school students in grades 5-8. It was developed for teachers and counselors as a follow-up to a Shape the Sky training or as a stand-alone resource to meet the school district’s internet and safety policies. The plans are for teachers and counselors to use with their students to teach responsible and safe smartphone use.
Details
Each lesson guide follows the same format: overview, key ideas, instructional activities, a social-emotional learning component, and assessment questions. The materials are ready-to-use and designed to last between 25-45 minutes, depending on the depth of discussion the instructor permits. Lessons may include an excerpt or a video to guide the discussion.
The curriculum can be instructed over a few weeks or months, or instructors can present materials as a particular need arises in relation to a specific topic.
Background
The SEL Curriculum developer, Ryan Klingensmith, has a background in the mental health field. He has dedicated decades to working with teens with mental health disorders and later worked in schools through Student Assistance Programs (SAP) where he realized that many at-risk students were being negatively impacted by social media. He and Jennifer Kosanovic, a 20-year veteran educator who spent time as a teacher, curriculum director, principal, and consultant, developed these lesson plans in response to that observed negative impact.
Lesson Plans
You can access all nine lesson plans for $250. Note: The curriculum is sent in an electronic format and will be sent to the email provided when payment is made.
- 6 Degrees of Information
- Sharing personal information
- Am I Sharing Too Much?
- Sharing personal information
- Being Included or Being Left Out
- Cyber-exclusion
- My Digital Reputation
- Legality of photo sharing
- “Friend” Online and In-Person
- Virtual vs. real friends
- How Could This Have Happened?
- Losing control of content
- Knowledge vs. Wisdom
- Freedom of speech and technology
- Technology and Real-Life Activities
- Balancing technology and emotional health
- What is Motivating Me to Send This?
- Decision making & digital reputation
Be Aware
As instructors and students work through these lessons, some topics may elicit sensitive memories or emotions. Students need to have a trusted teacher or counselor to discuss these sensitive topics in private.
Additionally, the lesson guides include resources to navigate these sensitive topics with students. Instructors should preview lesson content, activities, and any supplemental materials to familiarize themselves with the materials and take note of any sensitive material.
Shaping Digital Wisdom High School Curriculum (Grades 9-12): 9 Social and Emotional Lesson Plans With a Focus on Technology and Social Media
Description
The Social and Emotional Lesson Plan (SEL) Curriculum was designed to be used with high school students in grades 9-12. The curriculum was developed for teachers and counselors as a follow-up to a Shape the Sky training or as a stand-alone resource to meet the school district’s internet and safety policies. The plans are for teachers and counselors to use with their students to teach responsible and safe smartphone use.
Details
Each lesson guide follows the same format: overview, key ideas, instructional activities, a social-emotional learning component, and assessment questions. The materials are ready-to-use and designed to last between 25-45 minutes, depending on the depth of discussion the instructor permits. Lessons may include an excerpt or a video to guide the discussion.
The curriculum can be instructed over a few weeks or months, or instructors can present materials as a particular need arises in relation to a specific topic.
Background
The SEL Curriculum developer, Ryan Klingensmith, has a background in the mental health field. He has dedicated decades to working with teens with mental health disorders and later worked in schools through Student Assistance Program (SAP) where he realized that many at-risk students were being negatively impacted by social media. He and Giovanna Niccolai, a high school senior, developed these lesson guides in response to that observed negative impact.
The lesson plans were developed as a result of surveying high school students, high school teachers and administrators, and parents of high school students. The curriculum is based on the results of the survey and what they believed students should be taught about social media during high school to prepare them for life after graduation.
Lesson Plans
You can access all nine lesson plans for $250. Note: The curriculum is sent in an electronic format and will be sent to the email provided when payment is made.
- Are My Accounts Private?
- What’s private and what isn’t
- Seeing Mental Health Struggles on Social Media
- Learn how to find the right information and resources to get help
- College Preparation and Social Media
- From scholarships to roommates
- Digital Reputation
- Repercussions of photo sharing
- Identity Theft and Social Media
- What you post can be used by others
- Money Management and Social Media
- Avoid debt trying to live the lifestyle others show on social media
- Am I Sharing Too Much?
- Sharing personal information
- Balancing Screen-Time with Real-Life Activities
- Balancing technology and emotional health
- The Job Hunt and My Digital Presence
- Will employers look at my social media accounts?
Be Aware
As instructors and students work through these lessons, some topics may elicit sensitive memories or emotions. Students need to have a trusted teacher or counselor to discuss these sensitive topics in private.
Additionally, the lesson guides include resources to navigate through sensitive topics with students. Instructors should preview lesson content, activities, and any supplemental materials to familiarize themselves with the materials and take note of any sensitive material.
Learn More About Ryan & Shape The Sky Section
Shape the Sky’s Founder, Ryan Klingensmith, is a parent and a licensed counselor who works regularly with K-12 kids. Through his work, he gains first-hand experience of how social media can impact kids’ and teenagers’ mental health. His expertise and experience allow Shape the Sky to provide relevant, reliable information.
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