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How to introduce what being a "digital citizen" means to students...

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How to introduce what being a "digital citizen" means to students...

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This image summarizes the important features of being a good "digital citizen".
Show this to your students and even print out copies that they can keep in their folders. This can also be set as the wallpaper to all chromebooks issued in the classroom as a reminder.

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-Digital citizens are defined as A digital citizen is a person using information technology in order to engage in society, politics, and government. As defined by Karen Mossberger, one of the authors of Digital Citizenship: The Internet, Society, and Participation, digital citizens are "those who use the internet regularly and effectively."
This graph below summarizes the key elements that should be communicated with students:

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Reciting this pledge in the video below with students will emphasize the importance of being a good digital citizen and will make the process a lot more fun and interactive while still teaching the structures of responsibility.

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This website lists various safe computing tips that can be applied in and out of the classroom. Many activities can be used utilizing the information below, including a group presentation where students are assigned 3 of the tips below and will need to share about its importance with the class. These rules can also be posted on a classroom bulletin board.

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The following are some basic tips for keeping yourself and your computer safe.

Install a good anti-virus program, update it regularly, and scan often. Mitchell Hamline provides free anti-virus software from Microsoft for your computer. More information can be found here: /technology/antivirus-software/

Use strong and secure passwords. The security design of many systems requires you to enter a password. The object of having a password is to prevent others from posing as you or accessing your data. Follow these tips for choosing a strong password. Keep your password secure by not writing it down and not sharing it with others.

Lock your screen before you walk away. You can easily lock you screen be pressing ctrl-alt-del and then selecting lock desktop. Use this feature to protect your computer when you step away from your desk for a few minutes.

Use screen saver passwords and system passwords whenever possible. Screen savers that come with modern operating systems can easily be configured to require a password to get back to your regular screen.

Do not open email attachments unless you are expecting them from a specific sender. Email headers can be changed or simulated, so even if you think the mail came from a friend, don't click on or open the attachment until you verify that the sender actually sent it.

Don't download software from the Internet of unknown origin and/or unknown security. Some software, including screen savers, can include features that make your computer vulnerable or allow access to your personal data without your knowledge or permission. To check for this type of software, download and run a spyware/adware checker.

Don't let just anyone use your computer. You are responsible for all use of your computer. Do not make it easily accessible to strangers.

Turn off your computer whenever you will not be using it for several hours. Unattended computers that are linked to the network are vulnerable to hackers. Turning off your computer also saves energy.

Make back ups. You should regularly back up all work that you do on your computer. Data saved on your computer's hard drive can easily be lost if the hard drive fails. If you choose to save your data on a campus server (faculty/staff) or on your SkyDrive (Mitchell students), it will be backed up for you.

Protect your data. Double check and think twice about your work before sharing, printing, or transferring it anywhere else. I am sure you have seen incidents in the news in which data has been transferred inadvertently to non-secure sites and made public. Think twice, or consult with another person, before sharing sensitive data. Confirm that sites to which you are sending data are themselves secure.

Update your operating system. Use your operating system's automatic-update features to keep your system safe.

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The following are some basic tips for keeping yourself and your computer safe. Install a good anti-virus program, update it regularly, and scan often. Mitchell Hamline provides free anti-virus software from Microsoft for your computer. More information can be found here: /technology/antivirus-software/ Use strong and secure passwords.

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This worksheet is a great interactive way to teach students about protecting their privacy online. It can be completed individually or in groups and the teacher can walk the students through the correct step process in the end. This hands on experience will teach students methods that will stick with them.

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The video below depicts the components of a digital footprint in a way that's easily comprehended by students:

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Live My Digital for students: Digital Footprint

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After introducing the video that explains the digital footprint, this infographic below can be used to summarize and reinforce the key takeaways.

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Teaching Kids About Digital Footprints And Online Reputations

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