DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Responsible, Safe, and Legal Technology Practices
THE JOURNEY BEGINS...
Mark Ribble, author of Digital Citizenship in Schools, describes digital citizenship as, "norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use (p.15)." Essentially, as leaders (in school or at home), we need to prepare the next generation with the skills and tools to become "full citizens of the emerging global digital frontier (p.15)."
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A great starting point is exploring the Common Sense Media: Digital Citizenship website to gather a variety of materials and resources that can be easily implemented in the classroom and facilitate family involvement.
ONLINE PRESENCE, PRACTICES, AND PROTOCOLS
NETIQUETTE
Promoting positive and civil communication as well as behaviors in the digital realm via a variety of technology platforms.
Netzmarts.org offers interactive resources and engaging tools for all ages as well as educators and parents to promote appropriate online interactions.
http://www.netsmartz.org/ParentsCYBERBULLYING
With the ease of access to the internet and social media through personal and in home devices, individuals and groups can aggressively target others from harassment all the way to death threats.
CYBER SAFETY & SECURITY
Protection against the dangers of the cyber world is essential to safeguarding identity, privacy, and finances.
ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT...ONLINE COUNTS TOO
Information, ideas, images, videos, and so much more is accessible online and through a range of media that surpasses what history has ever experienced. Even so, copyrighted materials whether traditional or digital remain covered under the same law to protect those sources. It is important that all stakeholders from parents to the education community be prepared to model and train students on how to cite sources appropriately. As well, all parties need to practice using the tools to demonstrate upstanding habits.
This link below neatly outlines guidelines for both students and teachers.