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Netiquette combines the words internet and etiquette, so it is known as etiquette for the internet. Netiquette is the way in which individuals show respect on the internet. Even though there are not a set of rules and guidelines people are required to follow, it is important that people should try to follow set rules while engaging on the internet. Netiquette can vary depending on the platform. Some platforms have strict rules about what is allowed on the platform and/or website, which is a benefit for netiquette.

People can demonstrate netiquette by showing their best self on the internet. The world we live in is very technology based so many people meet others through the internet. So, it is important that people learn how to talk to others on the internet by using netiquette. Netiquette also involves using correct grammar and punctuation while using the internet. Using incorrect grammar reflects upon a person poorly, which portrays bad netiquette. It is important to not put too much of a person's self onto the internet due to privacy reasons. People need to know how to protect themselves on the internet.

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What is Netiquette? 20 Internet Etiquette Rules

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What is netiquette? ✓ With these 20 rules, you and your children will learn the right behavior on the internet and in online communication. ✓

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What is Digital Citizenship?- Jordan Bastine

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Digital Citizenship refers to the teaching of individuals on how to engage and participate in responsible ways of using technology. By doing so, this will help individuals to protect themselves from any danger produced on the internet and to learn how to respect each other on the internet. When using Digital Citizenship it allows individuals to use technology in a thoughtful and empathetic manner.

Digital Citizenship provides individuals all ages the chance to connect with one another, share ideas, and create appropriate relationships through the use of the media. It also teaches individuals how to properly use the internet safely and responsibly protecting ourself from people who are the internet for the wrong reasons.

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What is Digital Citizenship and Why is it Important?

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What is Digital Citizenship and Why is it Important? 7 min read The Covid-19 pandemic led to business and school closures which increased technology use for telework and online learning. Technology use is continuing to rise and it is increasingly important to be knowledgeable about how to use it correctly.

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What are the differences between Netiquette and Digital Citizenship?- Hannah Williams

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What are the differences between Netiquette and Digital Citizenship?- Hannah Williams

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Netiquette and digital citizenship can sometimes be intertwined, but netiquette is seen more as a branch or aspect of digital citizenship. Netiquette is how one chooses to present themself on the internet. Netiquette are the rules of online engagement, and learning how to interact with others on the internet. Digital Citizenship is more broad, because there are more elements involved. Digital citizenship is broken up into nine different categories, access, commerce, communication, etiquette, health and wellness, laws, literacy, rights and responsibilities, and securities. Then there are "five key competencies," inclusivity, being informed, engagement, balance, and alertness.

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Part of a teacher's job is to help prepare students for success in college and their future careers, and digital citizenship has become an important part of that learning. In fact, many educators we work with have embedded digital citizenship lessons into their existing curriculum and activities. What exactly does "digital citizenship" encompass? In this blog, we'll give you a basic guide to digital citizenship and share some easy ways you can begin incorporating it into your lesson plans.

What is digital citizenship?

We define digital citizenship as the proficient, responsible, and respectful use of digital technology.

At first glance, it may seem like digital citizenship refers only to being a "good citizen" online - e.g. not engaging in cyberbullying or crime. However, true digital citizenship is much more broad and all-encompassing. From a holistic perspective, digital citizenship is analogous to becoming a citizen of a new country. Oftentimes, citizenship tests not only require a person to be familiar with the laws of the land, but they also test a person on their knowledge of the country's language, history, and customs. Similarly, good digital citizens must be able to both understand the rules of interacting online and be able to utilize the necessary tools to use the internet effectively.

What does digital citizenship encompass?

Digital citizenship encompasses 9 major elements or areas of study. Additionally, students should develop 5 key competencies when learning and practicing those 9 elements.

The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

These 9 elements are useful in setting a comprehensive framework for student engagement online.

Access - Think of digital access as one's potential level of participation in digital society. Digital access can refer to whether someone has access to a device, reliable internet, or both. If a student does not have digital access, it is obviously difficult for them to practice digital citizenship. The term can also refer to helping students set or respect boundaries around the types of websites and information they should and should not access.

Commerce - About 14% of all global commerce now takes place online. So learning safe and courteous ecommerce practices are important for today's digital citizens. This may include understanding how to buy safely (e.g. look at reviews, ensure the site is HTTPS, don't buy on the dark web), but also how to be a courteous buyer and seller (e.g. leave reviews, represent for-sale items accurately, ship sold items in a timely manner, etc.).

Communication - Any electronic exchange of communication falls under this category, from email and social media to customer support questions. Students need to understand how to use the appropriate channels for communication and the expectations for what types of information to communicate on each. They should be comfortable composing a professional email and should be aware of what and how they are communicating on social media.

Inclusivity - Being open to and respectful of multiple viewpoints. This means acknowledging other students' thoughts and opinions in the digital space and avoiding judgmental language and responses. It also means amplifying voices and opinions that are not being adequately recognized by the group.

Being informed - Understanding how to evaluate the accuracy and credibility of online information. Students should learn how to vet sources to recognize the difference between fact and opinion. It is an important skill to be able to differentiate between credible news and research sites versus satire, biased commentary, and other unsupported information. This means not only considering the credibility of the site hosting the information, but also checking that information against its primary source when a footnote is provided.

Engagement - Using technology for civic engagement and as a force for good. One of the benefits of technology is its ability to spread ideas and information that support social good. Students should learn to use online channels to uplift, encourage, challenge, and support their peers and communities.

Balance - Making educated decisions about prioritizing online and offline time. Striking a good balance when it comes to digital connectivity is one of the greatest challenges of this era for students and adults alike. Students should be informed of how social media and other online activities affect their relationships, sense of well-being, physical health, and attention span so they understand the risks that accompany their time spent online. It's a great idea to engage students in this learning by having them do their own research and put together a presentation on how to balance their time.

Alertness - Being aware of their online actions and trying to create safe spaces for others. It's easy for students to go on autopilot and get lax in their online behavior, so it's important they learn to keep their own actions in check and to look out for each other's well-being. A good rule of thumb may be that if you're feeling too tired, anxious, or ill-tempered to be kind to others online, it's time to turn off the screen and do something else.

Etiquette - This element of digital citizenship spills over into many of the others. Netiquette, or the rules of online engagement, is perhaps what many consider the core of digital citizenship. Students must understand how to treat others courteously in the digital realm. For example, they should be aware of what constitutes cyberbullying and the consequences of engaging in it, but they should also understand how to convey tone in written versus spoken messages.

Health and wellness - Students need to be mindful of their physical bodies while engaged in the digital world. For example, they should learn how to set their own boundaries around screen time and take frequent breaks to stretch and adjust their eyes. They should also learn how digital tools can help them track and improve their fitness. Finally, implementing mental health boundaries is key. Students should understand how digital participation can take a toll on their mental health if a balance is not struck.

Laws - This can refer to actual laws (e.g. do not buy or sell anything on the dark web, do not pirate software or content, etc.), but it can also refer to the laws of the classroom like only using devices in approved ways and at appropriate times.

Literacy - Digital literacy refers to understanding how to use a device, including how to navigate the internet and determine credible sources versus opinions and misinformation.

Rights and responsibilities - Freedom of speech is an important right that students should understand when engaging online. Students should learn the boundaries of free speech, including the few types of speech that can lead to legal consequences, as well as the idea that free speech does not mean speech without social consequences.

Security - Vital to a student's online participation, digital security refers to students' ability to make safe online decisions. This can cover actions that relate to the student's personal safety (e.g. do not give out personal information or your location, do not engage with strangers, etc.) as well as actions related to the network or device's safety (e.g. do not download anything that is not available on the app store, only visit approved websites, etc.).

The 5 Key Competencies of Digital Citizenship

As students become more familiar with each of the 9 elements above, they should begin to develop the 5 key competencies of digital citizenship:

There are several ways to focus on the negative side of the internet and train students on the "don'ts" - don't bully, don't do anything unsafe or illegal, etc. However, ISTE CEO Richard Culatta argues there may be more value in teaching students digital citizenship in terms of the "dos."

"You can't practice not doing something," he pointed out in his 2019 speech on the topic.

For example, instead of teaching students not to cyberbully, he suggests teaching kids what it means to be good cyber friends and proactively looking out for people who are not being treated well online. ISTE also recommends teaching kids to proactively find ways to participate in civic engagement and improve their digital and real-world communities.

A simple way to start teaching digital citizenship is to ensure you are modeling it in your class every day.

Cite your sources for imagery and information in your lessons and explain how you determined the validity of and credibility of the sources you share. You can also act as though students are in the room with you when you interact with them online by writing greetings and closings in emails, using full sentences in chat, and making an effort to implement politeness like saying "please" and "thank you" in all your online communications.

Additionally, Lenovo has partnered with Exploros to offer teacher-guided, social, learning experiences for the 1:1 classroom. Teachers can choose from a library of forty ISTE-standards-based lessons on four essential topics: digital tools and skills, digital literacy, your digital community, and the digital world and you. Exploros is a great tool to help students practice being digital citizens and develop essential social emotional skills.

Digital citizenship should not just be a subject you teach - it should be a set of guidelines by which you engage with students and they engage with you.

If you're looking for more examples and advice for teaching digital citizenship, check out ISTE's digital citizenship training course for teachers, as well as a number of resources on their website.

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We define digital citizenship as the proficient, responsible, and respectful use of digital technology. Good digital citizens must be able to both understand the rules of interacting online and be able to utilize the necessary tools to use the internet effectively.

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Why is the learning and practice of netiquette and being a good digital citizen is important for children of all ages?- Jordan Bastine

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Why is the learning and practice of netiquette and being a good digital citizen is important for children of all ages?- Jordan Bastine

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The learning and practice of Netiquette and being a good Digital Citizen is important for children of all ages for many reasons. It allows children to explore the do's and dont's of what is safe and appropriate for the internet and what is not. By providing information for kids at a young age it is helping them become good digital citizens for years to come. It also allows children to learn how to be respectful with one another on the internet. This is also a great opportunity to teach children what cyberbullying is and why we should not do it, in hopes it will prevent them from doing it online ever. It is also good to show students what to not engage in on the internet and what is healthy and appropriate to engage in on the internet. These are just some of the many reasons to start teaching and practicing Netiquette and Digital Citizenship at a young age because the earlier the children are learning it, it'll be more likely that it is important in their mind.

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With school closures and isolation from their peers, many students depend now more than ever on mobile devices and computers for learning and socializing. Digital technology may offer many advantages, but it also poses risks. That's why educators support digital citizenship for students.

Topics Related to Digital Citizenship for Students

As digital technology grows more sophisticated, so do cyberthreats. To keep up, students need to learn about digital citizenship: the use of digital devices and the internet in responsible and productive ways.

Digital Literacy

Today, people use technology to manage their bank accounts, stay in touch with friends, and keep up with work obligations. To succeed in a world dominated by technology, students must become digitally literate: They must be able to efficiently and securely use technology, interactive digital tools, and search networks.

For example, when students read online, they access embedded hyperlinks and videos. When they write a paper, they use search engines. Digitally literate students know how to not only find digital content but also distinguish it so that they can use it appropriately. This can mean, for example, differentiating sponsored content from a legitimate news article.

Almost every career involves using digital technology, so teaching students digital literacy prepares them for their future as well.

Digital Etiquette

Digital etiquette, sometimes called netiquette, refers to treating others online with respect. Thus, cyberbullying is never appropriate. Students should learn basic rules that guide their behavior and help make the online world a decent place for themselves and others.

Netiquette rules vary according to the online environment. For example, in an online classroom, students learn to carefully review their writing before posting it. They also learn to avoid abbreviations they may use when texting and stay on topic during discussions, just as they would in a physical classroom.

On social media platforms, students should follow the same rules of decorum and politeness expected of them in face-to-face encounters. This includes avoiding offensive language, as well as respecting people's privacy by not forwarding information they don't have permission to share. Educators must remind students that their use of technology affects others-a living, breathing person is at the receiving end of their texts, posts, and tweets.

Digital Health

Technology has changed how many people communicate and spend their time. Tweens spend almost five hours a day looking at screens, and teens spend more than seven, according to a report from Common Sense. That time doesn't include screen time for school.

Balancing one's use of technology with other aspects of life requires thoughtful consideration. How much time should students spend using digital devices? What should they use technology for? What do healthy interactions with technology look like?

Digital health means making choices about how to best interact with technology, so it doesn't negatively affect important aspects of people's lives, such as their physical activity, mental health, and sleep.

Students need support in building healthy relationships with technology. Educators can teach students about healthy digital technology habits and help them recognize how technology can potentially negatively affect their well-being. For example, teachers can engage their students in discussions about how to use digital tools to pursue personal goals, such as fitness. They may also discuss the dangers of excessive screen time and techniques students can use to limit the distractions that technology can create.

Digital Security

The digital world poses many types of dangers to students. In addition to learning about security issues related to identity theft, hacking, scams, and viruses, students need to learn about their digital footprints. Digital footprints can leave students vulnerable if they don't have a clear set of guidelines about what to share.

Students may give out their locations, birthdates, telephone numbers, or other personal information that can put them in danger. They may also overshare about the daily activities of their lives, their private feelings, or inappropriate photos without fully appreciating the potential consequences of doing so.

Teaching digital citizenship to students involves helping them understand the permanence of their digital footprints and how to avoid harming themselves or others with what they post online. They can be encouraged to selectively share on social media. Teaching digital citizenship also involves training students to look out for online scams and malware.

This means educating students about:

Effective internet safety practices, such as creating strong passwords and not opening files from unknown senders

How to use privacy settings (controls that allow them to determine the use and storage of their information)

Examples of Lessons on Digital Citizenship for Students

Lessons about digital citizenship vary according to grade level. Educators must consider which topics to address and how to approach them based on a student's age. For example, lessons for younger students in elementary school may start with a focus on safety. Teachers may introduce topics such as cyberbullying to older elementary students.

In higher grade levels, educators tackle more complex topics.

Digital Security for First Graders

Young students need to understand that just like in the real world, they need to stay safe online. Educators can teach young students how to choose age-appropriate websites and apps by using the familiar concept of a stoplight.

First, teachers can help students divide websites and apps into three categories:

Green (safe websites and apps)

Yellow (websites and apps they're unsure of)

Red (websites and apps not meant for children their age)

For each type of website, educators should give students examples of what they might find there. For example, on green websites and apps, students might find fun pictures and activities for kids, while on red websites and apps students may see pictures that look like they're for adults or places to chat with strangers.

After identifying types of websites and apps, educators can invite students to share green and yellow websites and apps that they've visited with the class and each other. Educators can also ask students if they've visited a red website and how they knew it was red. Then, students should learn how to respond to yellow and red websites and apps.

To reinforce the lesson's concepts, educators can introduce a game in which students are given descriptions of websites, and they have to determine if they classify as green, yellow, or red. Finally, to wrap up, educators can invite students to reflect on what they should do if they find themselves at a red website by writing and drawing a picture.

Digital Health for Eleventh Graders

High school students need nuanced lessons that ask them to think deeply about their relationship to technology. Teaching these students to recognize how technology is designed to "lock in" their attention-making some people feel "addicted"-gives students a chance to better understand the role technology plays in their lives. This offers a solid starting point for making intentional choices about technology use.

Educators can begin by having students consider if they're addicted to their devices. Using a T-chart headed "Addicted/Not Addicted," students list behaviors and share them with the class.

Next, students can read and analyze articles that argue for and against the idea that people are addicted to their devices. Using graphic organizers, students track the evidence presented in each article. Then, they share their own opinions on the issue in small groups before joining a larger class discussion exploring the issue.

Explore How Educators Prepare Students to Become Good Digital Citizens

Today, educators must consider how to prepare their students to function in a world increasingly dominated by technology. A curriculum focused on digital citizenship provides students with invaluable knowledge about how to stay safe and thrive.

Learn more about how today's digital landscape is impacting communities and culture by watching Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss' interview for American University's Big Ideas in Education speaker series.

Explore how American University's Online Master of Education in Education Policy and Leadership trains educators to promote digital citizenship for students.

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Do's & Don'ts of Netiquette & Digital Citizenship- Hannah Williams & Jordan Bastine

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Do's ✅

Protect your privacy- There are many aspects of sharing information on the internet and it is important to know what is okay to share. It is also important to look into the different cites being used and if it is safe to share certain information. Reading the different terms and conditions of a website is the first thing to do when accessing the website, this allows for extra safety for oneself. Never share your passwords with anyone. Keep them in a safe place. Lastly, only share what information is necessary.

Think before you post- Sometimes in the heat of the moment, someone might want to post something with ill intentions, but sometimes it is important to leave, cool down and really think it is necessary to post something.

Always proofread before you post- It is unprofessional to send messages that have grammar and spelling issues. It is important to teach young students that they should always read something before they send it out into the world. Sometimes a message may come off the wrong way, when that was not the intention. Sometimes having someone else proofread can be a huge asset.

Don'ts ❌

Engaging in cyberbullying- It is important not to engage in cyberbullying because it can hurt others, and impact how they use the Internet as well. If you see cyberbullying occurring on the Internet it is important not to get involved, but instead tell a trusted adult about the situation so that they can diffuse the situation before it becomes more serious.

Believing everything written on the internet- It is important not to believe everything you see on the internet because not everything is going to be true. In some cases, people will post false information to get a reaction out of people. It is important to learn about credible sources, so that when you are using the Internet you can differentiate which information is accurate and reliable, and not falling into a trap of false information.

Spread any private information about yourself or others- It is important not to share any private information about yourself or others across the Internet. By sharing private information about yourself or others, people will know things about you that you wouldn't want people to know. This can lead to people hacking you, and finding out the information. It is also important to remember that once you post something on the Internet it is there forever, even if you delete it.

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The Internet can be wonderful for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games.

But online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Using social media apps and websites where kids interact, predators may pose as a child or teen looking to make a new friend. They might prod the child to exchange personal information, such as address and phone number, or encourage kids to call them, seeing their phone number via caller ID.

Parents should be aware of what their kids see and hear online, who they meet, and what they share about themselves. Talk with your kids, use tools to protect them, and keep an eye on their activities.

Internet Safety Laws

A federal law, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) helps protect kids younger than 13 when they're online. It's designed to keep anyone from getting a child's personal information without a parent knowing about it and agreeing to it first.

COPPA requires websites to explain their privacy policies and get parental consent before collecting or using a child's personal information, such as a name, address, phone number, or Social Security number. The law also prohibits a site from requiring a child to provide more personal information than necessary to play a game or enter a contest.

Online Protection Tools

Online tools let you control your kids' access to adult material and help protect them from Internet predators. Many Internet service providers (ISPs) provide parent-control options. You can also get software that helps block access to sites and restricts personal information from being sent online. Other programs can monitor and track online activity.

Getting Involved in Kids' Online Activities

More important than blocking objectionable material is teaching your kids safe and responsible online behavior, and keeping an eye on their Internet use.

Basic guidelines to share with your kids for safe online use:

Follow the family rules, and those set by the Internet service provider.

Never post or trade personal pictures.

Never reveal personal information, such as address, phone number, or school name or location.

Use only a screen name and don't share passwords (other than with parents).

Never agree to get together in person with anyone met online without parent approval and/or supervision.

Never respond to a threatening email, message, post, or text.

Always tell a parent or other trusted adult about any communication or conversation that was scary or hurtful.

Basic guidelines for parental supervision:

Spend time online together to teach your kids appropriate online behavior.

Keep the computer in a common area where you can watch and monitor its use, not in individual bedrooms. Monitor any time spent on smartphones or tablets.

Bookmark kids' favorite sites for easy access.

Check your credit card and phone bills for unfamiliar account charges.

Find out what, if any, online protection is offered by your child's school, after-school center, friends' homes, or any place where kids could use a computer without your supervision.

Take your child seriously if he or she reports an uncomfortable online exchange.

If you're aware of the sending, use, or viewing of child pornography online, call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or go online to their CyberTipline. They'll make sure the info is forwarded to law enforcement officials for investigation. Contact your local law enforcement agency or the FBI if your child has received child pornography via the Internet.

Watch for warning signs of a child being targeted by an online predator. These can include:

spending long hours online, especially at night

phone calls from people you don't know

unsolicited gifts arriving in the mail

your child suddenly turning off the computer or other device when you walk into the room

withdrawal from family life and reluctance to discuss online activities

Talk to your kids! Keep an open line of communication and make sure that they feel comfortable turning to you when they have problems online.

The Internet and Teens

As kids get older, it gets a little trickier to monitor their time spent online. They may carry a smartphone with them at all times. They probably want - and need - some privacy. This is healthy and normal, as they're becoming more independent from their parents. The Internet can provide a safe "virtual" environment for exploring some newfound freedom if precautions are taken.

Talk about the sites and apps teens use and their online experiences. Discuss the dangers of interacting with strangers online and remind them that people online don't always tell the truth. Explain that passwords are there to protect against things like identity theft. They should never share them with anyone, even a boyfriend, girlfriend, or best friend.

Taking an active role in your kids' online activities helps ensure that they benefit from them without being exposed to the potential dangers.

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1st Grade Digital Citizenship Lesson Plan- Jordan Bastine

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Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of digital citizenship through learning basic online safety practices.

Introduction To Lesson: Begin by asking the students if they know what it means to be a good citizen in their community. After, you discuss the students' responses transition into explaining how, since there are rules for being a good citizen in their community, there are also rules to follow about being a good citizen online, in which the teacher will then introduce the term digital citizenship.

Lesson: Teacher will show a video to students that is age appropriate, introducing what Digital Citizenship is. After the video clip, have students share what they learned and ask them ways they use technology at home and at school, making a list on the white board. Then go over rules that will ensure safety on the internet such as never sharing personal information, being respectful, and asking an adult for permission before clicking or downloading something. Include examples and scenarios to help students make sense of this information even more.

Activities For Lesson: Split the students into small groups and then give each group a scenario that is related to online safety. Have each of the groups discuss what they would do in each scenario and then have students share with the class. After the group activity is over, students will all return to their seats and be given paper and crayons/markers. Students will then be asked to draw a picture of themselves being safe and respectful while utilizing the internet. The students will also be encouraged to include things in their picture that they talked about in the lesson.

Ending Lesson: The teacher will have all students finish their pictures showing what they have learned about internet safety. Then the teacher will review the key points of what the students have been taught about Digital Citizenship. The teacher will re-emphasize the importance of why we should not only be good citizens in our community, but also online. The teacher can then ask students if they have any other questions in that moment, and to tell them that if they ever have questions about Digital Citizenship they can ask at any time.

Assessment:

Informally assess students' participation in discussions and group activities.

Collect the students' activity worksheets to asses their knowledge on Digital Citizenship.

Citation: OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (Feb 18 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

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Digital Citizenship Video- 1st Grade Lesson

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Objective: Students will be able to communicate respectfully online by using proper netiquette.

Pre-Assessment: Ask students if they can define what netiquette and digital citizenship is. Then ask students why it is important to be polite while being on the internet. Make sure to relate face-to-face interactions with online interactions. There should not be a difference with the way others are spoken to, there should always be respect given.

Lesson: Before the activity, explain to them what netiquette is, and show them a brief youtube video. Then separate students into small groups. They will be each given different pictures of different online interactions. They will be examples of different social media posts, emails, or messages. With their group, they will discuss which images illustrate proper etiquette and why, and then which images do not illustrate proper etiquette and why.

Post-Assessment: Gather all students back together in one group and have them recap what they have learned about using proper netiquette. Then elaborate on the importance of being mindful, while communicating on the internet.

Citation: OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (Feb 18 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

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Additional Do's ✅ and Don'ts ❌ Reference

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Digital Etiquette for Being a Good Digital Citizen

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Being a good digital citizen can help you interact responsibly online. Learn what digital etiquette is and how it can improve your experience online.

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Before doing this project, I had never heard of netiquette or digital citizenship before. Being able to do research on these concepts was beneficial. At the age I am, I feel like I knew a lot of the rules of netiquette and being a good digital citizen, but never knew they were actual terms. Growing up in such a technological era, I have learned the do’s and don’ts through the years, but I think schools should teach more about it and more in depth. I don’t remember learning much about being respectful on the internet in school, but my parents taught me what is right and wrong to say and do on the internet. The concepts of netiquette and digital citizenship are so important for the learners of today to know.

Something I did not consider prior to doing research is how much more children use technology in school and at home. Technology starts at way younger ages than when I was in elementary school. Preschoolers now have devices that they use in and outside of school, which can be an asset, but can also be a scary thought. They can be exposed to certain things on the internet that they should not be seeing. It is important that they learn how to use the internet in the right ways, such as using proper netiquette and being a good digital citizen. I did not consider that I will have a huge part in helping my students navigate the internet.

My research has confirmed that I will need to instruct my students about netiquette and digital citizenship. I will need to do multiple lessons within the school year about these concepts. Every grade level is different in how the internet plays a role in their lives, and learning what ages that certain aspects of the internet are exposed to them, is something I will have to learn. Navigating the internet is hard, and I hope to be able to help my students navigate the internet as best as possible.

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Whether children and teens are searching Twitter or playing a video game, they face the question of whether or not they should give out personal information. Without guidance, they may not understand why they need to keep some information to themselves. Therefore, it's important for parents to talk to their children about what they need to keep private. Below, we've provided information to help you set up and talk about sharing guidelines for your kids.

Information Related to Money and Security
Many parents assume their children know not to share information related to their identity, like social security numbers. Also, they may assume their children know not to give out their parents' credit card information. However, children may not realize that it is dangerous, especially if someone they think they know asks for it. Therefore, it's crucial to explain the possible consequences of giving out information that could lead to identity theft. This includes credit card information, passwords, exact birthdays, full names, social security numbers and addresses.

When is it okay?
It's dangerous for children to give away this kind of information without their parents' permission. It's a good idea to set up ground rules for situations in which children will be tempted to give out this kind of information. For example, if children want to make online purchases, they need to tell their parents. Then, parents can enter that information themselves.

Though some personal information was covered in the above section, it is important to remember that other kinds of personal information are every bit as dangerous. Revealing painful moments or personal struggles can make children vulnerable. Predators and bullies look for these vulnerabilities and take advantage of them. Posting about family and friend issues, insecurities, mental illnesses or location can open children up to predators. Though children and teens often find solace when discussing these things online, parents should nonetheless make sure they understand the danger of sharing this information with strangers. Personal Information

When it is okay?
While giving out deeply personal information is not a good idea, children can find communities related to interests online. Children can tell their online friends about hobbies, movies, books, music, TV shows or books they like. Just make sure they know not to give away their location. That can create a real-life danger.

All too often, a child will turn to the computer as a way to release emotion. Children and teens often rant online when they're angry. However, the consequences for this can be extreme, especially if the rant targets a fellow student. In Texas, for example, David's Law requires schools to track, punish and prevent online bullying. This law is named after David Molak, who committed suicide at 16 after being bullied online. Outbursts can damage a child's reputation. They can also deeply hurt and endanger fellow children. Emotional Outbursts

When is it okay?
Parents should remind children that there are other ways to deal with their anger. It's also important to remind children that the internet isn't a private place. Even if a child's social media settings are friends-only, their friends still have the ability to screenshot posts. That means that anyone - from the entire school to their grandmother to their future boss - can possibly see a post, even if they think it's private.

If you talk openly with your children about their online lives, you can help to keep them safe on- and off-line. Listen to their concerns. You may even want to work together as a family to form your guide to sharing information online. Printing and posting these guidelines by the computer can act as a gentle reminder when children are online. Also, parents should encourage their children to talk to them if they are unsure of whether or not they should post something on social media.

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What Not to Share? Creating Family Guidelines for Sharing Information Online - LearnSafe

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By creating clear guidelines about what information should be shared online, you can teach your children how to be good digital citizens -- and how to keep themselves safe.

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Prior to doing this project, I did not really think about how important Netiquette and Digital Citizenship are, and the impact they have on society. I realized how important and evident Netiquette and Digital Citizenship are to this day, especially since the Covid pandemic a lot of jobs, schools, and much more had to communicate through online. As I did my research about Netiquette and Digital Citizenship I learned a lot of information that I had either not known and or information that had been told or taught to me at a point in time that I had forgotten about. I learned how important it is to teach Netiquette and Digital Citizenship to kids all ages, as it is important for everyone to know and be aware of.

Prior to doing this research, what I did not consider was how young I should introduce the Netiquette and Digital Citizenship topics to children. As the years progress, I can see that technology is progressing as well, and kids are using electronic devices younger and younger. That being said, I learned how I should teach Netiquette and Digital Citizenship to young kids because of how evident technology is in kids' lives. Not only are kids using technology at home at a young age, but schools are starting to implement Ipads and Chromebooks for kids to use.

What my research has confirmed and strengthened in my point of view regarding Netiquette and Digital Citizenship in terms of children, education and me as a teacher is that it needs to be taught as early as possible and kids need to be aware of how the internet can be dangerous and what to avoid. By teaching kids this at a young age, it can make them aware when using the internet about what sites are appropriate and displaying good Netiquette and Digital Citizenship. I have also realized that these skills are skills that they will carry with them in many different aspects in their lives, and can use as building blocks as they get older and learn more about Netiquette and Digital Citizenship.