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The article talks about how to act when children online to detect bad websites.

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Digital citizenship covers a wide range of things such as how to behave and be safe online, how to think about one’s digital footprint, how not to be a cyber bully or someone who is cyber bullied.

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Introduction

As students begin to use technology and the internet in school, at home, and in every facet of their lives,†helping them become good digital citizens is essential. It will not only keep them safe online but it also will help them understand the norms of appropriate responsible technology use. To that end we've put together a guide to some of the many online resources available to parents who are thinking about how to understand and manage their child's technological exposure. Part of our commitment to educating children and parents about digital citizen comes from some of the discoveries we made when we administered a survey to parents and students. One finding was that many of our children are online and using apps and games without close parental supervision. Click on this link for more detailed results of this survey.

One of the most important things that we have done it to create a Digital Citizenship Curriculum for grades K-5. Through engaging lessons, discussions and online activities, students are encouraged to think critically and participate responsibly while using technology and the Internet.

In grades K-2, lessons are taught by the classroom teacher. The focus in kindergarten is how we use technology to communicate and communicating kindly. In first grade, we teach children about screen time and consider ways to balance on and off line activities. In second grade, we explore the internet and consider what is private and what is safe to share.

In all grades, students are expected to talk with their parents about some of the things they are learning about in this curriculum. In grades 3-5, students engage in a unit of study in the computer lab.

In 3rd grade, students begin by discussing what it means to be a good digital citizen and create a pledge that establishes expectations for themselves and their classmates related to appropriate online behavior. Next, students discuss the power of words online and generate solutions for dealing with hurtful online behavior, including cyber bullying. Students then learn about privacy and digital footprints, and complete an activity that addresses what information is unsafe to share on the Internet. Finally, students learn about what makes a strong password and how they can use passwords to protect their private information online. The unit culminates with students creating a PowerPoint presentation outlining the information they have learned throughout the curriculum.

In 4th grade, students begin by examining their online responsibilities and learn about good online habits and behaviors. Next, students work together to recognize some of the key differences between in-person bullying and cyber bullying, and identify strategies for dealing responsibly with cyber bullying. Then the class reflects on their current digital footprint and thinks about what they would like their digital footprint to be in the future. Finally, students learn about the importance of keeping personal information private and the potential dangers of online communication. The unit culminates with students creating a digital citizenship trivia game using Scratch code.

In 5th grade, students begin by reflecting on the characteristics that make someone a super digital citizen. Then they work together to devise resolutions to digital problems related to cyber bullying. Next, students participate in a simulation where they must judge two fictional characters based solely on their digital footprints and discuss how their actions online are permanent and can affect their future. Finally, students review which information they should avoid sharing online because it is private. The unit culminates with students creating an animated public service announcement conveying important messages related to digital citizenship and online safety.

Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship covers a wide range of things such as how to behave and be safe online, how to think about one's digital footprint, how not to be a cyber bully or someone who is cyber bullied.
5 tips to get you started in discussing social media with your child:
1. Discuss online safety. - Have ongoing conversations with your child about online etiquette and safety. Remind your child not to give out his or her phone number, address, or other important information without your consent, and to communicate only with people he or she knows. Also, allow your child to develop independence online, just as he or she is increasingly independent in the physical world.

2. Ask your child to teach you. - Today's children are digital natives and are often technologically savvy. Ask your child to teach you how to use his or her favorite social media sites and discuss them. This is a great way to learn about your child's online behavior.

3. Set an example. - Practice safe and responsible online habits in front of your child. You are your child's most important role model. Be the digital citizen you want your child to be.

4. Help your child create a positive online reputation. - A positive online reputation is important for academic, career, and social success. Encourage your child to be respectful and communicate positively with the online community. Explain that it's not always easy to delete offensive or questionable content.

5. Encourage offline activities. - To achieve academic success, your child should be focusing on schoolwork, responsibilities at home, and other positive offline activities. Outside activities are also important for a child's social success, health, and wellbeing.

6. Don't share your password. - Don't give your child the administrative password for your device and check all apps and games before they are downloaded.

7. For more detailed information on which apps and games are appropriate for which age groups, go to www.commonsensemedia.org.

What to do if your child experiences cyberbullying?

1. Take the problem seriously and encourage your child to tell you all they know about the situation.
2. If this problem involves another child from the school, contact the assistant principal in charge of your child's grade so that we can try to address the problem.
3. There are ways to get social media sites to delete content. For more on this, click here: http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/prevention/parents_role.html

Cyberbullying, Haters, and Trolls - This portal on Commonsense Media links to articles covering a wide variety of topics and solutions to cyberbullying and other abusive online behavior. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying

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Setting Parental Controls

You can set parental controls on devices both at home and on mobile devices to keep your child from being exposed to explicit and other inappropriate content and help to control their exposure to social interactions with strangers via websites and games. This section provides links and video instruction for setting controls on your devices. They aren't infallible so as much as possible keep tabs on what your children are looking at either by sitting with them, or by looking through your browser history.

There are a number of new devices, that connect to your router, and in some cases replace your router so that can help you set limits on both the devices in your home and mobile devices.
Mike Jonas, a 321 parent, and the owner of Brooklyn PC Clinic a company that sets up home networks made a presentation at a PTA meeting on digital safety. You can read it here.
This article has a very good roundup of services and devices that can help manage the use of multiple devices in a home environment. http://www.bewebsmart.com/parental-controls/parental-control-tools-cover-every-device-in-your-home/. And this article also from Be Web Smart: For The Analog Parent in The Digital World covers services for phones, phones, tablets, and computer when they are not connected to a home network. http://www.bewebsmart.com/parental-controls/comprehensive-list-phones-computers-tablets/

One of the easiest ways to add parental controls is through your home router. Some come with software to do that but most do not. OpenDNS is a service (free and premium) that can be used and a description of it and other router specific approaches are covered in this article http://www.howtogeek.com/167545/4-ways-to-set-up-parental-controls-on-your-home-network/

Android phone parental controls are covered in these links

iPhone parental controls are covered in these links

Safe Search

Google has a "safe search" function that you can turn on in the search settings on your computer instructions and links can be found here - https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/510?source=gsearch&hl=en

Safe Search on an iPhone and iPad is a bit trickier since the controls aren't in your settings area - if you are using Safari and have Google as your search engine of choice (look in settings) you can then go to google.com/preferences. This video shows how

On Android it is a bit more straightforward assuming you are using Google as your search engine
Kid Friendly Search Engines
There are also several search engines for kids that use google safe search as their default. One of them is Kiddle http://www.kiddle.co/ It returns safe results and shows an error try again page when certain more explicit words are mentioned. It could be a good alternative for online research. One note there are ads in the results but they are also filtered.
YouTube
On YouTube you can enable a Safe Mode which will be in effect on your browser whether or not you are logged into your YouTube account. Instructions on this page will show you how https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/174084?

Common Sense Media has a video YouTube - 5 ways to make YouTube Safer options https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/5-ways-to-make-youtube-safer-for-kids#

Games and Minecraft

Another important part of digital citizenship is teaching your kids about privacy, phishing scams, and what information not to reveal while they are playing online games. Many games that children play online today have a social element that is not immediately obvious to the parents. Although one can play Minecraft and many others games with pet stores, bakeries, and armed combat simulations without interacting with others, other aspects of the games (such as the ability to see other user's shops, compare scores, and even chat as you play) require an online identity and social presence. In addition, free games carry advertising between rounds or require children to watch ads in order to score extra points. It is important for parents to be aware what kinds of ads children are watching while playing these free games. For example, a child can be playing a seemingly innocuous game about cats but then see and hear Arnold Schwarzenegger in an ad for the war game Mobile Strike or the like.

Minecraft

If your child is part of the pixelated Minecraft army and you don't really understand what it is they are doing, then this article is for you. It will give you an overview of the game, its modes of play, goals, and the various multiplayer options. http://www.howtogeek.com/210923/the-parents-guide-to-minecraft/

Here are some other resources to help safely channel your kid's enthusiasm for Minecraft

Online lesson plans and resources

Common Sense Media has a great K-12 Digital Citizenship curriculum with interactive lessons, videos, and activities. It addresses issues such as Internet safety, privacy,digital footprints and reputations and much more. - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/scope-and-sequence. The site is really an excellent resource for learning more about: screen time; digital addiction; marketing to kids; trolls; digital bullying; sex, gender and body image and many other topics.

Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr. have excellent videos and activities on digital etiquette and safety. Some are free and others you need an account to access. Here's a link to the free Internet Safety video. - https://jr.brainpop.com/artsandtechnology/technology/internetsafety/

NetSmartKids is a really engaging website for young kids and also has videos and activities. - http://www.netsmartzkids.org/

Kids.gov has some good videos and games for kids to learn about online safety. - https://kids.usa.gov/online-safety/index.shtml

Jane Burley Hoffman is an author and lecturer on digital citizenship and parenting issues around technology. She is the author of iRules: What Every Tech-Healthy Family Needs to Know about Selfies, Sexting, Gaming, and Growing Up. Her site has some great articles on the topic http://www.janellburleyhofmann.com

The eSafety Commissioner - a department of the Australian government - has put together this great resource to help parents understand and build strategies around how to communicate with their children about top eSafety concerns. https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents

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Digital Citizenship can also be known as Digital Ethics . With Digital Citizenship we learn the correct way to use technology in our society

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Teaching the Appropriate Use of Technology in our Society

Digital Citizenship, also commonly referred to as Digital Wellness or Digital Ethics, is the concept where students, teachers, parents and leaders learn the appropriate and responsible way to utilize technology in our society. Preparing our students for a technology rich world and helping them understand the norms in which the technology should be used is a key concept in this topic. The major focus; how one should act when they are online, is a topic gaining momentum around the world. With the increasing implementation of 1:1 student to technology ratios across the country,

The website, www.digitalcitizenship.net breaks down the concept into nine elements which allow for the understanding of respecting, educating and protecting our students when using technology.

TeachingChannel - Partnered with CommonSense Media to Create Lessons on Digital Citizenship

Power of Words What should you do when someone uses mean or scary language on the Internet

Follow the Digital Trail Explores the difference between online and offline footprints and encourages kids to be safe online

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Teaching the Appropriate Use of Technology in our Society Digital Citizenship, also commonly referred to as Digital Wellness or Digital Ethics, is the concept where students, teachers, parents and leaders learn the appropriate and responsible way to utilize technology in our society.

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What Is Digital Citizenship? | Common Sense Education

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What Is Digital Citizenship? is a video from Common Sense Education. Use this video to help your students learn and thrive in our connected world.

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GOES OVER THE TEN INTERNET SAFETY RULES TO TEACH CHILDREN BEFORE THEY GO ONLINE

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Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents understand what students should know to use technology appropriately. With the growth of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 initiatives in schools there is a need to talk about responsible use of technology. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology.

Digital citizenship refers to the ability to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage.

These skills are essential for students/technology users to harness the full potential of technology for learning and for college and career readiness.

Internet Safety

Privacy & Security

Relationships & Communications

Cyberbullying

Digital Footprint & Reputation

Self-Image & Identity

Information Literacy

Creative Credit & Copyright

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP resources

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Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program; with total enrollment over 7,600 students.

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Digital Citizenship Tips Digital Smarts Blog Optimum Internet Protection Optimum Parental Controls Suddenlink Internet Protection Suddenlink Parental Controls As a technology company, we are committed to ensuring all students are equipped to be responsible digital citizens.

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Digital citizenship is important for those that participate in online activity, because it sets the standard of how you should act online. There have been many cases of cyberbullying, and a good way to minimize conflict on the internet is to be a good digital citizen. Just because internet activities take place behind a computer doesn't mean that there aren't guidelines to follow. Below we will share with you 9 digital citizenship facts that will help guide you on your path to becoming the best digital citizen possible.

There are many people that still sign in on sites that aren't secure and due to these security issues their personal accounts are hacked. When you are on sites that require you to enter personal information, you should always look at the address bar of your window to make sure that the site is secure.

We share everything online and rarely think of information being sensitive. For example, when you go on vacation you are probably posting about it on Facebook and putting pics up on Instagram. You think you are sharing the experience with family and friends, but you have informed the world that you aren't home. These houses known to be vacant through the vacation posts are targeted and robbed by unsavory individuals.

When posting online in any community you will interact with people that do not share your opinions or beliefs. It can feel like the right thing to do is to voice your opinion no matter what the tone, but the more negative you are the more of a conflict that you will have. Before responding to someone you are supposed to take a moment and put yourself in their shoes. Remember, everything you post stays online and will follow you forever.

Technology is fueling our lives and if you do not educate yourself on the changes in the industry you will fall behind. This is important for those that incorporate technology into their lesson plans. By you keeping up with digital communities, you can pass this information onto your classroom which in turn causes your students to share this insight with one another.

It has become common practice for people to post things without acknowledging the original creator. If you post someone's content and do not give them credit you are essentially stealing their work. Avoid this issue by giving credit to the creator or by only posting your own content.

If you had an issue at home with someone in real life, where you felt you were in danger, you would contact the authorities. This same mentality should be applied to problems that occur online, and you should take the necessary steps to report harassment. Each online community has protocol that you can use to report instances of online harassment and abuse.

It is common to get upset at someone's comments in an online community, and you might immediately start to form your response. The more upset you are the higher the possibility is you will cause conflict for yourself. Before replying to a comment that you find offensive, take time to breathe and compose your thoughts. If this is not a post that you want to have associated with you for the rest of your life, then find something else to say.

Every social media site you are on has specific rules and terms of use. When you are online you want to make sure that you are familiar with the rules of the community so that you can meet their standards. You can generally find community rules in the "About Me" section of the website.

There are individuals that sit online for the sole purpose of making your life miserable. These individuals, also known as "Trolls", will blatantly make comments to hurt your feelings, and no matter how you respond that will keep attacking you. The best thing that you can do with a troll is to ignore them because they feed off the negative energy.

We hope you find the 9 digital citizenship facts to be effective in shaping your online presence and your students. Let us know if you found this information helpful, and how you implemented these tips into your classrooms!

***Learn more about the importance of teaching digital citizenship to your students.***

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If you participate in any online activity, you should know the facts about digital citizenship. Being a better digital citizen can mean the difference between a good experience online and a bad one. Read up on our top 9 digital citizenship facts to improve your experience.

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this video talks about watching how you act online because we all have a digital footprint