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This article covers virtually everything you may need to know about how to be a good digital citizen: providing all of the do's and don'ts. This is the most valuable article out of the 5 because it discusses all areas of digital citizenship. To truly understand the ins and outs of exemplifying appropriate digital citizenship this article is the most useful.

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8 Ways to Be a Good Digital Citizen - Eduspiresolutions.org

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Being a good digital citizen means following some online dos and don'ts. Teaching kids to be proactive about internet safety is important.

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At a close second, we have an article from commonsense media that discusses the importance of privacy on the internet. While the article is aimed towards parents, it is equally as valuable for students because it runs through a variety of questions to ask yourself in regards to privacy and explains the importance/consequences of ensuring so. There are many aspects to digital citizenship but I believe that being safe and private to protect your finances, reputation, etc. are often something we tend to forget while using media. If you don't learn this now, your privacy may be invaded and taken advantage of before you know it: it could change your life.

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Real-World Reasons Parents Should Care About Kids and Online Privacy

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Neglecting to protect your kid's privacy can have serious consequences. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

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At number #3 we have an article titled, "How to be nice on the internet." It is so easy to look at a screen and feel disconnected from the idea that there are actually millions of other people behind it. Your words have the ability to brighten someone's day or destroy it. As you enjoy an online space, it is important to remember that although we may not physically see the people we interact with, our words effect them.

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You should take a deep breath before you do anything, ever. This especially includes before you press "Post" or "Tweet."
2. Think about your goal.
What are you trying to do with this comment? Start a conversation? Learn something? Solve a problem? Or are you trying to hurt someone or punish them because you feel hurt? Or maybe you are you trying to make yourself look good and make someone else look stupid? Think about it. If your goal is to actually further engage, does your comment have the potential to do that? If your goal is to actually hurt someone's feelings, then hey, you're a grown-up. Maybe delete and take a walk around the block.
3. Remember that words have meaning.
It might sound good to make a rhetorical point by calling someone a murderer or a racist or a rapist but are they? Really? If they are, unfriend them on Facebook and call the police immediately. But if they aren't, then probably choose another name to call them or better yet, don't call them names at all.
4. Remember that all actions have consequences.
And the thing about the internet is that you don't always see the consequences. Use your imagination and think about what the likely consequences are of what you are about to write. The Golden Rule still applies. How would you feel if someone said to you what you are about to say, and said it in front of the whole world? Would you say this thing that you have just written if the person was standing in front of you?
5. Don't like or retweet mean comments.
You know what's worse than having someone say hurtful things to you? When a whole horde of people behind them pile on and yell, "Yeah! That's right! What she said!" You know what's more cowardly than saying mean things over social media? Liking someone else's mean things.
6. If you make a mistake, apologize.
We've all done it. See: the above Becca story. As non-robots, it's inevitable that we will make mistakes. So when you do, when things get personal and you realize you've hurt someone's feelings, just say sorry. It might lead to deeper understanding or even friendship. Sorry can be magical.
7. Don't put other people's crap in your mouth.
That one, except with a swear word, is from my mediation teacher. If it's inevitable that you will make mistakes, it's inevitable other people will too. Things will get nasty, personal, whatever, and you might never get an apology and you know what? It'll be okay if you're okay with yourself. When people get mean, it's about them, not you. I know this sounds like basic first day of kindergarten stuff, but it bears repeating because it still happens and it will still hurt when it happens and the only possible thing you can do is feel hurt and then move on. Someone who lashes out at you online is probably insecure and maybe miserable and maybe scared. It's worse for them than it is for you, guaranteed.

So friends! Go out and get in discussions! Share your thoughts! Let things get real! Let things get heated! But always remember there is a human on the other end of your screen and a bunch of kids watching you, trying to figure out how they should act online. It sucks but you're the adult now. So remember Becca and act like it.

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You should take a deep breath before you do anything, ever. This especially includes before you press "Post" or "Tweet." 2. Think about your goal. What are you trying to do with this comment? Start a conversation? Learn something? Solve a problem? Or are you trying to hurt someone or punish them because you feel hurt?

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Coming in at #4 we have an article that discusses the way to deal with online predators. Most children are taught the concept of "Stranger Danger," but as soon as they open up their devices that principle flies out the window. It can be just as dangerous to speak with online predators as it is in person. The biggest issue is that you never know who you're really speaking to. The article discusses ways to identify possible predators and how to keep yourself safe when dealing with them online.

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We might not want to think about our kids dealing with creepy people online. But for many parents, it's the scariest thing about our kids' digital lives. Although only 9 percent of kids get unwanted sexual solicitation online, and only 4 percent of predators try to make offline contact, it's important to take precautions. We're not always going to be with our kids, and -- as painful as it sometimes is -- we can't control everything. Instead, we need to arm them with information.

We can start with safeguards such as avoiding apps that make contact with strangers easy (such as Kik and Tinder), keeping accounts private, and setting limits on where and when your teen can use a device (as in, not alone in their room at night). But the most powerful tool is becoming a guiding voice in our kids' heads. Ultimately, we need to help them find the right words to say (or type) in certain situations and recognize when they need to get help. As parents we know this takes a lot of repetition, usually until our kids roll their eyes and say, "I KNOW!" Also, it can be complicated: Teens want to be liked and belong, so positive attention from someone can be really compelling. And creepy people aren't always total strangers; sometimes your kid knows them, but then things get weird -- or scary.

Here are some ideas for how to talk to kids about this tricky subject. To get the ball rolling, find five or 10 minutes when your kid is receptive (in other words, don't interrupt their favorite show and demand to talk), and tell them you want to teach them skills that are similar to being able to change a tire: They can get you out of a sticky situation. You can also frame it as something like a driving test: To use social media, they need to be able to operate it safely. Make sure to acknowledge that they might already have many of these skills, so this could be a chance to show them off. Feel free to run through this script verbatim or riff -- whatever works for you!

Ask your teen : What should you do if someone you don't know contacts you online?

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Follow-up : But what if they seem harmless and nice? Or what if they seem to know things about you?

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Follow-up : What if they just want one picture, your Snapchat handle, or your phone number so you can text each other? I mean, they don't know where you live, right? How dangerous could that be?

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Follow-up: What if they say they already have an embarrassing picture, and if you don't send more, they'll share that one with everyone?

Follow-up : What if your friends think it's funny to chat with them just as a prank?

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Takeaways : Online predators will often feel out a situation before asking for more information. If you shut it down early, they're likely to give up. Anything you share with them keeps the conversation going; it doesn't help end it. Sometimes they'll say they already have something embarrassing to blackmail someone into sending pictures (sometimes called "sextortion"), but sending more never stops the harassment; it only increases it. And though it may seem like harmless fun in the moment, there's a real person behind that other screen whose intentions aren't good, so that's not a person you want to tease or make angry.

Ask your teen : But what if this person really seems to know you or one of your friends? What should you do then?

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The safest approach is, if I don't know someone in real life, I don't talk to them online.

I can ask the person for his full name and then check with the friend to see if it's legit.

I can blame my parent/guardian and say that it's against the rules to chat with strangers.

If they continue, I can just stop responding. If they keep going, I can block them (and now it's confirmed that they're really a creeper).

: Since teens often make contact online before they do in real life, there could really be a safe friend of a friend on the other end of the keyboard. It could also be that your teen is intrigued by the sudden attention. Though it could be totally safe, encouraging too much online contact without knowing who's really on the other end can lead to a lot of shared personal information and false intimacy, which can make a teen let down their guard. Also, predators will sometimes do research and get information from social media profiles to establish trust, so it may seem like they know you, but they don't. This is also a good reason for teens to think about their digital footprints and the pieces of themselves they share online. Teens who share sexy pictures or lots of personal information online are more at risk to be approached by online predators.

Ask your teen : What if the person really does know you, but you aren't really interested in being in contact online?

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Takeaways : It's hard (and great) for your kid to practice setting boundaries. And while it's nice to be polite if someone knows you in real life, you don't have to be nice if they aren't respecting your limits. It's better to block than to be nice and better to be safe than to be sweet.

Ask your teen : What if the person knows you and you are interested -- but then it doesn't feel right?

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I have to listen to my gut and say I have to go.

After I'm offline, then I can take a minute to figure out what made me uncomfortable: Were they too familiar, acting like we're best friends? Asking personal questions? Asking for pictures?

Takeaways : Sometimes, the most important and trustworthy defense is our instinct, so if something doesn't feel right, trust yourself, even if that means ending online contact with someone you like. Anyone asking for pictures (especially posed or sexy ones) is a huge red flag, and it's best to go offline to avoid the pressure so you can stop and think.

Ask your teen : What if you don't know this person, but they're super nice and show caring at a time when you really need it?

Takeaways: Tweens and teens are at a sensitive age when they want to be more independent from their parents but also crave positive attention. This combination can make them more vulnerable. Make sure your kid has positive connections outside the family and people to talk to -- and get support from -- during these years when they sometimes push you away.

Ask your teen : What if you feel like you've gotten to know someone really well online and they ask to meet in real life?

Follow up: It's not safe to meet someone you don't know. But if you were going to do that, what do you think are the safest ways?

Takeaways: We send kids confusing messages about talking and meeting online: We share personal information on the internet all the time and use dating apps, sites, and chat rooms to eventually meet strangers. Also, tweens and teens who are in emotional distress are especially vulnerable because they crave positive attention and connection, so if you notice your kid withdrawing, being secretive, and hiding online interactions, it's time to ask some questions. While it's fairly rare for predators to solicit contact offline, it does happen, so it's important to be aware of your kid's connections and activities.

Ask your teen : When is it time to ask me or another adult for help?

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How to Talk to Teens About Dealing with Online Predators

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We might not want to think about our kids dealing with creepy people online. But for many parents, it's the scariest thing about our kids' digital lives. Although only 9 percent of kids get unwanted sexual solicitation online, and only 4 percent of predators try to make offline contact, it's important to take precautions.

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Although the link I have attached is not in a higher ranking, it does not diminish its value. This is actually an chapter from a book. This is actually an excerpt from a book that discusses technology behavior and breaks up digital citizenship into 9 principles. As developing adults, it is important that we exemplify proper behavior regarding digital citizenship in hope that it carries over into the generations ahead. Before creating a more friendly and professional online environment we must learn and teach these principles. It is in everything we do.