Online Communities
Everyone in the class is a member of many communities. “Community” is a group of people who are together for a common purpose, interest, or in a specific location. Our class is a community, our school is a community, and our neighborhoods are communities. Other communities include Lawton’s Baseball teams (we better win today), Lawton Pride, Safety Patrol, and Service Learning. Many people in this class are also members of online communities, where they go to websites to meet with friends, make new ones, or share common interests through social media.
Essential Question: How do you build a positive online community?
Today we are considering the characteristics of positive online communities that promote responsibility and respect.
Key Vocabulary:
• Governance: The act of running something, such as a town or a community, according to a set of rules
• Charter: A document that explains how a community is organized, including the rights and responsibilities of the members of the community
What are some online communities that you are a part of?
How are online communities different than offline communities? How are they similar?
What are some examples of how you can be a good member of one of these communities?
Student Activity:
Whyville
Whyvile is a virtual city where people can play games, hang out with friends, and build a society together.
By the end of today, send me a message titled: “Whyville” in School Loop that answers:
1. What are ways you know Whyville is a community?
2. What are some positive elements of this community?
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