CurriculumGrades K-2Computer Science

Being kind and careful with devices and people

Aligned to ISTE — CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards.

What this lesson teaches

There are real people on the other side of a screen, so we use the same good manners online that we use in person. We say please and thank you, take turns, and choose kind words in messages and video calls. We also treat devices gently so they keep working for everyone.

Worked example

On a video call with Grandma, you wait for your turn to talk, smile, and say thank you, just like sitting next to her. And you hold the tablet with two careful hands so it does not get dropped.

Practice questions

  1. Name one kind thing to do on a video call.
  2. Why should we use gentle hands with a tablet?
  3. How are good manners online like good manners in person?

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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.

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En español

Ser amable y cuidadoso con los dispositivos y las personas

Del otro lado de una pantalla hay personas reales, así que usamos los mismos buenos modales en línea que usamos en persona. Decimos por favor y gracias, esperamos nuestro turno y elegimos palabras amables en los mensajes y las videollamadas. También tratamos los dispositivos con cuidado para que sigan funcionando para todos.

Ejemplo: En una videollamada con la abuela, esperas tu turno para hablar, sonríes y dices gracias, igual que si estuvieras sentado junto a ella. Y sostienes la tableta con las dos manos para que no se te caiga.

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