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Part I: First and foremost, I want to express my sincere appreciation to ISTE's CEO, Richard Culatta, for the vulnerability he demonstrated (8:00) in the video linked to this prompt. In my view, that is a sign of true strength, and I applaud him for it. Second, now more than ever, as Culatta noted in 2018, "Our ability to recognize truth from fiction is essential to our survival as a society." Yet recognition alone is woefully insufficient at this point.... Without getting further political, I found his message powerful and worth digging into. See below.

Regarding his challenge, I commit to modeling good digital citizenship by consistently citing ALL my sources. I ought to hold myself to a higher standard than that of an 'image snatcher' without giving credit just because it's for "educational purposes."

Part II: In a surprise to no one, I can't share just one reference. Culatta's reference to Kristen Mattson's work (6:50) led me to this ISTE Podcast: Your EdTech Questions, Episode 1: What are the do's of digital citizenship? (02/13/2019). Over the course of the 45-minute episode, where Dr. Mattson was the guest, I ended up taking five pages of notes! I'll spare you most of the details here, but it's worth a listen. In short, the podcast extends this topic and goes in a few directions I didn't anticipate -- all of which are thought-provoking and worth further consideration. For example: What is the difference, if any, between digital citizenship and being a citizen in a digital world? I argue that digital citizenship IS citizenship, but as Mattson points out, we're not quite there yet. Rather, as a society, we need to collectively expand our conceptual understanding of what it means to be a citizen. Until then, we can't drop the explicit reference to "digital." Also, although students know the correct answer on a multiple-choice test (e.g., don't share passwords), reality is far from black and white. Finally, digital citizenship belongs everywhere in the curriculum, not siloed off from science, social studies, or language arts. This connects to the challenges with transferring learning from one context to another, as discussed elsewhere this week.

Here are a few more links I came across today and want to share:

Young People, Ethics, and the New Digital Media (2009 publication, but still relevant)

Ethics, Disconnected: Helping young people confront the ethical dilemmas of the online world (2014, from Harvard Graduate School of Education)

ISTE U Courses: Digital Citizenship (I am seriously considering the summer 2024 session.)

Deepening Digital Citizenship: A Guide to Systemwide Policy and Practice (ISTE, 2023; I particularly like their 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship and the associated pyramid model.)

Digital Citizen Infographic (ISTE; This reminded me of the "THINK" poster Jennifer has discussed previously in the course.)

DigCitCommit.org (from ISTE)

[PS to Dr. Green: Halfway through, I realized I was using bullets ... 🤦🏻‍♂️😄] ET

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I have never had the opportunity to hear the phrase "digital citizenship" before this class. The CEO brought to light many interesting facts about the digital age and how in schools this increase in technology in schools can be used properly to greatly improve the education of students. We are always taught the safety aspects of all tech but the higher utilization and greatest reach of the technology is not always as known. I also LOVED the quote of him saying if we don't teach students how to use their technology for proper use and application then it will always be used for entertainment.

I went slightly different route for the digital citizenship. There is a term called "digital Health" and this is how all our information is becoming more available to all providers but also out on the internet and can be stolen. This article goes into the use of the idea of digital citizenship from schools and applying it to digital health citizenship and the application of that to healthcare.

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The CEO of ISTE brought something really important to my attention when he talked about digital citizenship and how to rethink it. It's about kindness online. He used the example of how the girl who posted his photo was criticized and how a positive comment changed everything. It's up to each of us to use the Internet responsibly and to be respectful of others online. As Abbé Pierre said: "A smile costs less than electricity but gives just as much light. Behind every account, there may be a person who needs our attention.

Promoting digital citizenship requires a resource that everyone can use. With Common Sense, you're more than well served. It offers you a variety of options to tackle your different problems. The most interesting thing is the lesson plans. They are very detailed and well-organized. You can adapt them to your needs and situation. There's something for every level.

The lessons allow students to get to the heart of their learning. The topics are accurate and relevant.

It helps students think critically about everything they find online and sort through the information.

It also promotes a balanced use of technology and helps develop a healthy relationship with digital tools.

For serious, responsible learning, Common Sense meets today's challenges.

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Common Sense Education provides educators and students with the resources they need to harness the power of technology for learning and life. Find a free K-12 Digital Citizenship curriculum, reviews of popular EdTech apps, and resources for protecting student privacy.

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I think this the video talked about an interesting concept I hadn’t considered before. Instead of focusing on what not to do, focusing on the right things to do can help students respond in a positive way. I think this concept can be beneficial for many aspects of students’ lives.

One way I could promote digital citizenship is by having students write a quote or inspirational saying about how we should treat others online. This could be in relation to different settings, including when we use an online classroom discussion forum or social media platforms. These can be hung on the door so they read them every time they come and go from class. Students can also hold each other accountable for what they have written down to encourage citizenship online.

One resource to promote digital citizenship is through Be Internet Awesome. They have collaborated with Google to help students learn internet safety and the importance of why. This allows students to grow and thrive in a world full of technology. The website offers games for students to play, a curriculum for teachers to use, and a pledge for students to sign and take an active role in their digital citizenship. I think this is a cool resource for students to learn. I took some time to play the game and think students would enjoy it. The game mode allows for the student to use the keyboard to collect items. After completion, the student learns about a piece of internet safety. This feature allows students to play but also learn from the experience in a creative way.

https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/

-Megan Anderson

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The Internet Keep Safe Coalition is dedicated to protecting children, families, and schools by assessing, advising, and certifying organizations that collect, use, and share personal information and data that is protected by law.

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Be Internet Awesome is a multifaceted program that includes a fun and free web-based game called Interland and an educational curriculum to teach kids how to be safe and responsible explorers of the online world.

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Digital Citizenship: Rethinking & Promoting

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Digital Citizenship: Rethinking & Promoting

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"OUR ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE TRUTH FROM FICTION IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SURVIVAL AS A SOCIETY" ---- THIS 💯 ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

Part 1: Thoughts --

Do's and Don'ts

I agree that digital citizenshipt should be a list of do's....

Do -- be kind

Do -- build each other up

Do -- protect your identity

Do -- look out for friends and family

Do -- be leery of who you give information to

Idea -- In science class, students could learn the ethics of online research and how to cite sources correctly throughout the year as we explore different topics.

Part 2:

EverFI - Ignition link here

This site caters to grades 6-9 and is a curriculum designed to help students learn how to navigate the digital world. There are six digital responsibility lessons that students will navigate to learn how to protect privacy and saftey online. Student will undertake skills including how to evaluate content for accuracy, perspective, and motive. Ignition's digital literacy curriculum helps students acknowledge the benefits of online communities and resources while guiding them to successfully navigate potential pitfalls in their digital lives.