In this assignment, we will look at what it means to be a digital citizen in a world that is increasingly dependent on technology and social media.
We must all recognize the permanence of our digital footprints. We all need to understand how our digital footprints will follow us in life and how important it is to start caring about what those footprints look like early. |
In the words of Mary Beth Hertz,
"Let's face it -- teenagers are on social media in school and out of school, even if their parents have told them they can't be, and even if the school has rules about being on phones during school hours. I always use the playground analogy when it comes to the internet and social media. We let our kids go to the playground knowing that they may encounter bullies there, or that they could fall and get hurt. We teach them how to climb, we help them when they fall or hurt themselves, and we instruct them about how to handle the bullies they may run into. Students must learn about how their digital footprint affects their job and college opportunities, about what cyberbullying is and how it affects people, about IP addresses and posting anonymously, and many other important topics.
Social media is the playground of this generation. They still need our guidance and help."
"Let's face it -- teenagers are on social media in school and out of school, even if their parents have told them they can't be, and even if the school has rules about being on phones during school hours. I always use the playground analogy when it comes to the internet and social media. We let our kids go to the playground knowing that they may encounter bullies there, or that they could fall and get hurt. We teach them how to climb, we help them when they fall or hurt themselves, and we instruct them about how to handle the bullies they may run into. Students must learn about how their digital footprint affects their job and college opportunities, about what cyberbullying is and how it affects people, about IP addresses and posting anonymously, and many other important topics.
Social media is the playground of this generation. They still need our guidance and help."
By the end of this mini-unit, you should be demonstrate your understanding of:
Other topics that will likely be covered:
- What is digital citizenship?
- What is a digital footprint?
- Why is it important to protect yourself online?
- How you can protect yourself online?
- What is acceptable online behaviour?
- What is unacceptable online behaviour?
- What do you want your digital footprint to say about you?
- Understand: — Cyber Safety, Cyber Security, and Cyber Ethics
Other topics that will likely be covered:
- Copyrights, Fair Use, Public Domain
- Cyberbullying
- Digital Commerce
- Digital Communications
- Digital Footprint/Digital Privacy
- Digital Rights and Responsibilities
- Digital Search/Research
- Images
- Internet Safety
- Netiquette
- Passwords
- Plagiarism
- Social Media
Before Starting This Unit
Using the Media Log Worksheet - you are to keep a record all of your media consumption for one week (1 or 2 days will also work if time is limited). You should log everything they read, view, listen to, play (games), and where you access the media.
How?In this chart, you will find some ways to improve your digital citizenship. Your goal is to choose 3 to adopt into your life now.
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Useful Linkshttp://www.rasmussen.edu/resources/digital-literacy-in-america/
https://staysafeonline.org/ Edutopia - What you really need to know about Digital Citizenship http://www.cyberwise.org/ http://www.digizen.org/ http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/ - Including the 9 Elements http://www.learnthenet.com/ Possible book to look at: Lol‑‑ Omg!: What Every Student Needs to Know about Online Reputation ... Book by Matt Ivester |