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T.H.I.N.K. is often used as a guideline for considering the impact of one's words before speaking or communicating especially when online.

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What is Digital Citizenship? Zoe Sisselman

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This video is a really good resource for students to learn what digital citizenship entails.

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Netiquette, also known as Internet etiquette, is a recommended behavioral pattern for Internet users that includes rules regarding appropriate online conduct for both personal and professional purposes. Like manners netiquette is applicable to all ages when using the internet.

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What is Digital Citizenship? Zoe Sisselman

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Any person who regularly uses information technology is considered a digital citizen. A digital citizen has rights and responsibilities regarding their activities online, just like any other type of citizen. This holds true for intentional actions like lending a hand to others and refraining from cyberbullying. However, it also covers unintentional actions such as distributing false material without verifying its accuracy. To put it briefly, being a good and helpful online citizen is what it means to be a good digital citizen.

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You're probably familiar with the idea of citizenship as it applies to the country you call home. But in today's world, there's another form of citizenship that may be just as important. Join us as we discuss digital citizenship, what it means, and why it's important.

What Is Digital Citizenship?

A digital citizen is defined as anyone who regularly uses information technology. Like any other form of citizenship, a digital citizen has both rights and responsibilities in relation to their actions online. Virtual Library's digital citizenship definition is "engaging in appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology." This applies to intentional behaviors like being helpful to others and not cyberbullying. But it also applies to unintentional behaviors, like sharing misinformation without fact-checking it. In short, good digital citizenship means behaving in a positive and helpful way online.

The concept of citizenship involves not only laws and documentation, but also the concept of belonging to a digital community. Digital citizenship is even more closely tied to the idea of community.

Digital Responsibility

To put it simply, digital responsibility is "taking control of your digital life." It involves four main aspects: digital distraction, online privacy, the environmental and societal impact of technology, and health as it relates to technology. With the tremendous use of technology in the classrooms, teachers play a role in developing good digital citizens.

1. Digital distraction happens when our online activities begin to creep into our offline lives. This can be everything from texting while driving to allowing offline relationships to suffer in favor of screen time. If you find yourself unable to sit through a dinner with a close friend or loved one without looking at your phone, you may be suffering from digital distraction. In young people, this addiction can be particularly harmful to their social development. And when they learn to drive, it can be deadly.

2. Online privacy means protecting your personal information while online. Students must learn how to set secure passwords and manage their online privacy in this increasingly connected world. Without these vital lessons, they can fall prey to identity theft or other fraud. An incident of identity theft can follow them for years without their knowledge and impact their future credit scores. Securing their online privacy also helps to prevent cyberbullying and cyberstalking.

3. As digital citizens, it's important that we understand the environmental and societal impact of technology. Many American consumers replace their smartphones every two years. We also upgrade or replace tablets, computers, televisions, and all sorts of other tech products. This amounts to a growing waste problem, which includes pollutants that leak out into our environment. It's vital as a society that we understand why these devices should be recycled and how to do so when the time comes.

4. Finally, digital citizens may find out too late that their health is being adversely affected by their use of technology. Neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and computer vision syndrome are all becoming too common in our society. Yet the psychological impacts may be even greater. We're seeing increased anxiety and isolation, sleep disruption, and internet addiction. The best option for a healthy relationship with technology is understanding how these problems develop and how to avoid them.

Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship

Like digital citizenship, digital literacy has to do with the online world and our understanding of it. Digital literacy is an understanding of the entire digital world, as well as the ability to navigate it. So, rather than just being able to read text, a digitally literate person also knows how to use embedded resources like links, videos, audio clips, and images. They understand how to navigate a website or app, how to get around on the internet, and how to adapt to new software and technologies.

The truth is, students today often exhibit a higher degree of digital literacy than their teachers. That's because they grew up in an online world, while their teachers may not have. This generation is known as "digital natives." Think of it similarly to a native speaker of English, versus someone who has learned it as a second language.

But what does this have to do with digital citizenship? Someone who displays a high degree of digital literacy may or may not also engage in good digital citizenship. Hackers and cyberbullies are digitally literate but lack good digital citizenship.

The difference between digital literacy and digital citizenship has to do with the way we use our understanding of the internet. Students who understand the way the internet works but don't have the maturity to behave in a responsible way must be taught to be good citizens of the digital world.

The Digital Divide

In today's increasingly connected world, it's easy to take digital access for granted. Many of us think of high-speed internet access the same way we think of basics like electricity and indoor plumbing. But according to Time Magazine, a quarter of Americans lack digital access. This disparity in access to the online world is often called the digital divide.

Technology is being integrated into more and more schools, even in areas where students may lack access to the internet at home. As we introduce these children to the digital world, it's important to understand that they may have a different view and understanding of digital technology. It's also vital that we support parents who may not be able to help their children with technology-related tasks.

Parents who lack basic digital literacy may not understand the hazards and risks of the online world. They may not be equipped to help their children deal with difficult concepts like cyberbullying. Today's educators must consider digital citizenship not only for the children in their classrooms, but also for the rest of the family.

Why Your School Should Teach Digital Citizenship

So why is teaching digital citizenship so important? It's likely that a good number of your students are using smartphones, even in elementary schools today. This gives them an immense amount of power at their fingertips. And without a proper understanding of how to use such digital technology, they can get themselves and others in a great deal of trouble.

One classic example is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is any form of bullying that takes place digitally. This includes sharing embarrassing photos or private information about someone else. It can also mean sending mean messages, threatening others, or spreading rumors. It's a problem that's rampant in our schools, with 15 percent of students in grades 9-12 reporting that they've been bullied online. This often leads to students feeling unsafe and withdrawn, and in some cases has even resulted in suicide.

Additionally, it's important for students to recognize that every time they engage online, they're creating a digital footprint that could someday be used against them. Increasingly, colleges and employers are reviewing applicants' social media before deciding on admissions or job offers. Yet few students realize how far-reaching their online posts can be. And once something is posted online, it can never be fully removed.

Another incredibly important reason to teach digital citizenship is online safety. We all know that there are predators online looking for the vulnerable to prey upon. Pedophiles, human traffickers, and scam artists are all given access to students online every day. Unprepared kids are easy targets for these dangers.

So why teach digital citizenship? The only way to keep students safe online is to teach them how to use technology responsibly.

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Digital Citizenship - Glossary | GoGuardian

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With kids surrounded by technology, digital citizenship is top of mind. So what is digital citizenship, why is it important, and how do you develop good digital citizens?

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Internet + Etiquette = Netiquette

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Relationship between Netiquette and Digital Citizenship: Zoe Sisselman

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Relationship between Netiquette and Digital Citizenship: Zoe Sisselman

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Netiquette refers to appropriate online conduct which is basically the rules of the internet. While digital citizenship is how to have behave appropriately online and follow those rules. In order to have good digital citizenship you have to follow the rules that go along with netiquette. Netiquette is the basis of digital citizenship. Digital citizenship would not be effective without netiquette.

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Lesson Plan: Netiquette and Digital Citizenship

Objective:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to practice netiquette and digital citizenship while using technology.

Assessment:

Students will create a poster showcasing examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors.

Key Points:

Definition and importance of netiquette and digital citizenship

Examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors

Online safety rules

Opening:

Gather students in a circle and ask them if they know what it means to be polite and respectful. Discuss their responses.

Show students a picture of a computer or a device and ask them how they use it. Engage them in a conversation about their experiences using technology.

Introduction to New Material:

Explain to students that just like we have rules for how to behave in classrooms and on the playground, there are also rules for how to behave online.

Share the definition of netiquette and digital citizenship, using simple and age-appropriate language.

Show students visual examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors, such as using kind words, asking for permission before sharing someone's picture, and being respectful in online discussions.

Anticipate a common misconception: Some students may think that everything they do online is private and can't affect others. Explain that our actions online can have real consequences and affect other people's feelings, just like our actions in real life.

Guided Practice:

Set behavioral expectations for the work time, such as raising hands to share ideas and taking turns.

Ask students to brainstorm examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors.

Write down their ideas on the board and discuss each behavior, emphasizing the importance of being respectful, responsible, and safe online.

Show students a few easy examples of online scenarios and ask them to identify the appropriate netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors for each situation. Gradually increase the complexity of the scenarios and encourage students to explain their reasoning.

Independent Practice:

Assign students to create a poster showcasing examples of good netiquette and digital citizenship behaviors.

Provide them with art supplies and a template to work on.

Circulate the classroom to monitor student performance, provide support, and reinforce the key points discussed earlier.

Closing:

Gather students back in the circle and ask a few volunteers to share their posters with the class.

Lead a brief discussion about the importance of practicing netiquette and digital citizenship, and how it can positively impact our online interactions and relationships with others.

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These are some examples found online by other students.

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Poster that is simple explaining internet safety.

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This is a good example of the Do's and Don'ts poster.

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A simpler poster as a example , that shows images of virus and the privacy lock.

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Digital Citizenship and Netiquette:

Lesson Objective:

Students will be able to define the principles of digital citizenship and netiquette in order to be responsible citizens online.

Pre-assessment:

Start by asking the students what they know about digital citizenship and netiquette if anything at all. The students will fill out the first two sections of their KWL chart. Then we will write some things the students wrote down on a piece of chart paper as a class so that we can reference it.

Key Points:

Definition of digital citizenship and netiquette

Importance of digital citizenship and netiquette in the online world

Strategies for promoting responsible and respectful behavior online

Lesson intro:

We will watch a short video that explains the concept of digital citizenship and netiquette. After the video, we will discuss as a class how our behavior online can not only affect us but other people too.

Guided Practice:

Now that the students have an understanding of digital citizenship and netiquette. I will present a series of scenarios and as a class, we will discuss how the students would respond responsibly and respectfully. I will make sure to ask various students so that we get different perspectives.

Activity:

The students will create a collage or poster that promotes responsible and respectful behavior online. Using the principles of digital citizenship and netiquette that they just learned. The students will use visual and text representations to convey their understanding and explain why what they put on their poster is responsible and respectful behavior online.

Post-assessment:

Using a KWL (Know, Want to know, Learned) chart pair up with a partner and take turns sharing one thing you learned about digital citizenship and netiquette today. The students will fill in their last section of the KWL chart during this activity. Finally, share one thing you will do differently to be a good digital citizen.

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1.) Do ask a grown-up for permission to be online

2.) Do use kind words when talking or writing to others online

3.)Do tell a grown-up if something makes you feel upset while online.

4.)Do remeber to be safe and follow the rules.

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1.)Don't use technology without a grown-up's permission.

2.) Don't use mean words when talking or writing to others online

3.)Don't share personal information like your address, phone number or passwords

4.)Don't believe everything you see online without asking a grown-up

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Your friend is using mean words to talk to somebody else. What should you do?

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Tell your friend to stop using mean words then report to a parent.

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Share the conversation with others to show how mean your friend is.

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Explain that Netiquette is a set of rules that helps protect our data and privacy and prevents cyberbullying. It also discusses dangers and risks that can be seen day-to-day on the internet. It also give tips on how prevent any of these risks.

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This video explains digital citizenship and how to responsibly engage online.

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Social media Do's and Don'ts: Zoe Sisselman 

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This video goes a little more in depth on the do's and don'ts of social etiquette.

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This video goes over netiquette in a very interesting way with animations. It gives examples of how to have etiquette when using the internet.

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This student KWL Chart is helpful when activating and building schema with students on any topic. Use it as a graphic means of establishing what students know,

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Digital citizenship and netiquette collage example: Zoe Sisselman

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Digital citizenship and netiquette collage example: Zoe Sisselman

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The foot shape represents a digital footprint. The students were given many options on what they wanted their collage to look like.

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Has music in the background for kids while they draw. It can also give kids ideas on what to make there poster about if stuck especially since this poster has many ideas in one.

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How to draw cyber security poster, Safe internet drawing step by step

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Another example of a poster/collage: Zoe Sisselman 

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Scenario to show and discuss with the students.

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Which of the following is an example of using good netiquette?

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Sharing personal information with strangers.

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Using kind words when talking to someone online.

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Why the learning and practice of netiquette and being a good digital citizen is important at all ages: Zoe Sisselman 

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There are various reasons why the learning and practicing of netiquette and being a good citizen is important for children of all ages. Technology is constantly developing especially now. Students are exposed to a lot of technology both at home and school and digital citizenship gives the students foundational knowledge about how to behave responsibly on the internet so that they don't make irreversible mistakes. Teaching children about the do's and don'ts at a young age is how we can promote good digital citizenship.

Netiquette focuses on the responsible rules that go along with communicating on the internet. With the vast amounts of technology it is extremely important that children of all ages know how to be responsible on the internet. This includes things like not cyberbullying which can become a very dangerous thing especially among school-aged children. Social media can effect mental health among students too and digital citizenship and netiquette can help block out some of the unnecessary stress that comes along with posting on the internet. Teaching students to protect themselves on the internet can prevent them from falling victim to the dangers of the internet world.

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5 Reasons to Teach Digital Citizenship in the Classroom | GoGuardian

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Digital citizenship helps students with their social emotional well-being and information literacy, and it helps them develop healthy relationships. Read more!

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Before doing this project, I did not know much about digital citizenship and netiquette. I do not remember learning about these principles in school. I primarily remember learning about cyberbullying and it being emphasized throughout my years in school. I learned through experience over the years and sometimes it was hard to navigate these things by myself especially due to the growth of social media and its prominence. Prior to doing this project, I had very little knowledge about digital citizenship and netiquette. The main internet safety thing that I was taught was in regard to thinking before you post. After looking over various forms of research, I now have a more in-depth understanding about what these two principles are and how to properly educate my future students about them.

Through my research for this project, I learned that cyberbullying is not the only aspect associated with digital citizenship and netiquette. Things like not posting your address, or phone number, not accepting unreliable emails or files, and many more. This research has confirmed how important it is to educate children of all ages about the principles of netiquette and digital citizenship. Technology is constantly evolving and although I was responsible on the internet and was lucky enough to not experience anything dangerous, children now may have an increased risk of those dangers. I never thought about how important it is to educate students on digital citizenship and netiquette until I was educated on them myself.

My research has confirmed that as a teacher it is extremely important to make it a point to properly educate students on these topics. Teaching them the proper way to behave and be responsible on the internet can be very beneficial to them both now and in the future. By teaching about these principles teachers can help prevent their students from being involved in anything dangerous or anything that can be detrimental to their lives in general.

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Before starting this project, I had heard about the terms 'digital citizenship' and 'netiquette' while working at the ITS help service desk at SUNY Oneonta for the past year. Unfortunately, I never learned about digital safety in school or while growing up. However, over time, while using the internet, I learned basic rules such as avoiding sketchy websites, refraining from talking to strangers online, using proper grammar and vocabulary, avoiding viruses, and being respectful to others through trial and error. I also realized how important it is to think about all the actions we do online since a digital footprint exists. It is very scary because one mistake online can follow you forever and it could ruin your reputation. Things like this are common in today's world especially with social media because with social media you can share it with millions of people in seconds.

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Prior to this I never thought about how easily accessible the internet is to children. We need to teach young kids how to be safe on the internet to prevent any harm to them. While working at ITS, I have seen people of all ages get viruses and get involved in phishing scams, which is very scary. Now, imagining a little one who doesn't know how dangerous the online world could be is terrifying. Technology is heavily involved in today's world, and we can't just avoid it. However, we can teach kids how to be safe while using it. So, kids, the basic rules of the internet, even if they are common sense, can always prevent mistakes because for somebody it might not be common sense until it's mentioned. Especially some of these kids don't know any better until its taught to them. I also never really took heavy consideration on what I posted on my social platforms because I never put much thought behind how many people can access my profiles. People should also be mindful of the posts we share online because they can always be seen from different perspectives that we might not see and end up hurting someone. It's important to remember that once something is posted, it's there forever, even if you delete it, it can follow you. It is also important to teach children this because a mistake from when their young can follow somebody for a long time even if they realize it was a mistake

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Overall, this project reinforced the importance of teaching simple things like online rules to children. Especially since most teachers use technology in the classroom, it is important to be mindful and be a good role model for them. Another important thing is to teach children the dangers and risks of the online world, while still showing them that it can still be a fun and safe place if used right. Lastly, it's essential to be aware of your digital footprint as a teacher or a student since it can stay there forever and follow you. So, it's important to think before posting anything on the internet and remember to be kind and respectful while doing so.

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https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/HughABennett/culture-environment/tech-tools/digital-citizenship/Pages/default.aspx