Common Sense Media: Group Chat Dynamics
How can I be a good friend in online spaces?

Group chats create unique social dynamics where exclusion feels amplified and bystanders have more power than they realize. This lesson helps students understand how to navigate group chat situations to maintain friendships and create inclusive digital spaces. Students analyze a relatable scenario and develop practical strategies for responding when someone gets hurt in a group chat setting.

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  • Identify how group chat dynamics affect people differently
  • Help others feel valued in group conversations
  • Apply strategies for being supportive in group digital spaces

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4th Grade

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Common Sense Media: Group Chat Dynamics
How can I be a good friend in online spaces?

Group chats create unique social dynamics where exclusion feels amplified and bystanders have more power than they realize. This lesson helps students understand how to navigate group chat situations to maintain friendships and create inclusive digital spaces. Students analyze a relatable scenario and develop practical strategies for responding when someone gets hurt in a group chat setting.

Objectives

  • Identify how group chat dynamics affect people differently
  • Help others feel valued in group conversations
  • Apply strategies for being supportive in group digital spaces
Common Sense Media
K-6
4th Grade

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Common Sense Media

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