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Digital Citizenship

Google's New Curriculum and Game Encourage Kids to 'Be Internet Awesome'

Image: Google.

Google Tuesday unveiled its new curriculum and accompanying computer game that aim to teach kids to be responsible and safe online. The resources are available through Google's Be Internet Awesome project, which was evaluated by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and received the Seal of Alignment for Readiness for its pedagogical value.

The curriculum is designed to teach students the fundamentals of digital safety and citizenship in a fun and immersive way, the Google blog announcement states. Kids learn the "Internet Code of Awesome," or the five core principles of being a good digital citizen:

"Be Internet Smart," or share with care;

"Be Internet Alert," or don't fall for fake information online;

"Be Internet Strong," or secure your private information;

"Be Internet Kind," or don't be a cyberbully; and

"Be Internet Brave," or talk it out when in doubt.

Lessons are delivered through Google's web browser-based game called Interland. In the game, players must navigate four different lands and embark on "a quest to deny hackers, sink phishers, one-up cyberbullies and outsmart oversharers," the game trailer states. In the "Tower of Treasure," for example, the town's tower has been unlocked, "leaving the internet's vulnerables at high risk," the game explains. To outrun the attacker, players must collect alphabet and number blocks to build the most secure password possible.
A video game trailer for Interland.
Be Internet Awesome was created in collaboration with online safety organizations like the Internet Safe Keep Coalition, ConnectSafely and the Family Online Safety Institute, according to the blog post.

ISTE has recognized Be Internet Awesome as a resource that aligns to ISTE Standards. "Today's students must be prepared to thrive in a constantly evolving technological landscape," said Mindy Frisbee, director of alignment for ISTE, in a prepared statement. "Digital citizenship is an important element of the student standards, and Be Internet Awesome will help prepare students to understand the power of the internet and how to navigate this constantly changing environment."

Google's curriculum and game are two of several resources for families and educators to use to encourage safe internet use. In addition, Google teamed up with various YouTube creators to get the word out about the project via social media. The #BeInternetAwesome Challenge video series for parents and kids "makes talking about online safety fun and accessible," according to the Google blog. The series is led by familiar YouTube stars like author John Green and MinutePhysics.

Learn more about the project by watching the video below or visit the Google site.

About the Author

Sri Ravipati is Web producer for THE Journal and Campus Technology. She can be reached at sravipati@1105media.com.

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Google's New Curriculum and Game Encourage Kids to 'Be Internet Awesome' -- THE Journal

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Digital Citizenship Image: Google. Google Tuesday unveiled its new curriculum and accompanying computer game that aim to teach kids to be responsible and safe online. The resources are available through Google's Be Internet Awesome project, which was evaluated by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and received the Seal of Alignment for Readiness for its pedagogical value.

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Digital Citizenship K-12 Scope & Sequence lessons & videos
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/scope-and-sequence

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Digital Resources for Parents of Elementary Students

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7 Things Every Child Must Know Before They Go Online

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7 Things Every Child Must Know Before They Go Online

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http://www.techlicious.com/how-to/7-things-every-child-must-know-before-they-go-online/

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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/posters

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https://educators.brainpop.com/printable/digital-compass-educator-guide/

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Privacy Evaluations -- Common Sense Media

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Privacy Evaluations -- Common Sense Media

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https://www.commonsense.org/education/privacy

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https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/digital-citizenship-lesson-plan-digital-compass/

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HyperDoc for student on Creative Credit & Copyright with different documents for different grade levels.

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HyperDoc for student on Creative Credit & Copyright with different documents for different grade levels.

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https://www.bcpss.org/bbcswebdav/institution/C.S.Tech/Academic/Cyberbullying/TeacherCourse/ScopeandSequence/Scope_and_Sequence_CreativeCredit_Copyright.pdf

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http://childrescuenetwork.org/keeping-children-safe/internet-safety/

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I used these resources from Santa Ana School District with my students this year:
http://www.sausd.us/Page/15949

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Teens are using apps such as WhatsAp and Kik to text. Parents might not realize to also look in these apps to learn what their students are saying.

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Brainpops site has a game that can be used to teach about dealing with cyber bullying and other safety needs.

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Brainpops site has a game that can be used to teach about dealing with cyber bullying and other safety needs.

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http://www.teachhub.com/how-teach-digital-citizenship

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Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information."

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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/digital-citizenship/creative-credit-and-copyright

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Information that I don't post can be found online.

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https://www.youtube.com/yt/copyright/fair-use.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo

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I should change my passwords every year...but I don't :(

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Should students use their google log in names when signing up for sites like "Kahoot" or "Prezi"? Are they allowed to sign up for sites without parent permission?

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Should students use their google log in names when signing up for sites like "Kahoot" or "Prezi"? Are they allowed to sign up for sites without parent permission?

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Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use.

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Sharing is caring but not your device.

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Sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games -- these are just a few of the ways that kids interact online. But when sharing goes beyond friends and family, it can be risky. Read about privacy and Internet safety and watch this video to learn five Internet safety rules for kids.

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Parent's Guide: watch Common Sense Media's 5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids advice video to help you make informed decisions with your children.