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Netiquette is a set of guidelines for appropriate online behavior. This behavior is treating others with kindness, no oversharing, reporting dangerous or mean posts and making the online world a safe place for all.

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Digital Citizenship is about protecting yourself on the internet from passwords, private and personal information to scams that seem to good to be true. Digital Citizenship is being aware of how to properly use the internet and online safety.

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The Difference Between Netiquette and Digital Citizenship

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The Difference Between Netiquette and Digital Citizenship

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Netiquette is a sub category of Digital Citizenship for online use. Netiquette is solely about how to properly interact with others online whereas Digital Citizenship has nine elements, one including netiquette. The elements of digital citizenship are the ways for students, teachers and adults to properly use the internet. Digital Citizenship educates all on keeping online use safe for yourself and others. It teaches people how to deal with buying and selling goods, what you should or should not click on, your rights and the laws online to follow, proper passwords and citations when taking things from internet. Futhermore, digital citizenship teaches people about the precautions taken to be respectful and responsible when dealing with others online.

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Why is the learning and practice of Netiquette and being a good Digital Citizen important for children of all ages?

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Why is the learning and practice of Netiquette and being a good Digital Citizen important for children of all ages?

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Learning and practicing good netiquette is important because we are creating a safer, more reliable usage of the internet. We are preventing problems based on miscommunications like cyberbullying and bad rumors based on private information being shared. By being a good Digital Citizen, we are educated on how posts can effect people in a good and bad way. We understand the dangers of strangers online and children of all ages will not interact with them.

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1. Be respectful of people's feelings, rights online and privacy.

2. Make time with actual people and avoid being consumed into the internet.

3. Show forgiveness and humility when others make mistakes.

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1. Write mean posts to someone who insults you or a friend.

2. Post inappropriate or controversial content.

3. Accept strangers friend requests and interact with them online.

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1. People can say things that may make you feel in danger and scared. You must contact your caregiver or an adult right away. By treating people with kindness and using Emoticons, you are making it clear the point you want to make. Do not overshare important aspects of your life because it is unsafe and can spread to others.

2. It is disrespectful to ignore those around you while on the internet. To keep a stable relationship with the person trying to talk to you, you must stop the technology use and look at them to show them you care.

3. Understand that not everyone is a technology expert and may need help in knowing what is good and bad to post. Be informative and report bad news that could be mean.

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1. This can start a flame war which is where you go back and forth in hurting each others feelings and overall being angry at the end of it. But by ignoring mean messages you avoid a flame war of hate.

2. The inappropriate and controversial content posted will be on the internet forever. Everyone will see it and it can lead to heavy consequences later. From bullying now to employment issues as an adult.

3. If you do not know who is requesting to follow you, do not accept and decline immediately. This person could be anyone and it is best to avoid then interact. Remember Stranger Danger.

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What is Netiquette? Internet Behavior Rules For Kids

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What is Netiquette? Internet Behavior Rules For Kids

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This girl explains what netiquette is and the rules that you should follow to use the internet properly.

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What is NETIQUETTE? 📱 Internet Behavior Rules for Kids 💻 Episode 1

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Davis, V. (2014, October 24). What Your Students Really Need to Know About Digital Citizenship. Edutopia; George Lucas Educational Foundation. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-citizenship-need-to-know-vicki-davis

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What is Netiquette? Internet Behavior Rules for Kids

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What is Netiquette? Internet Behavior Rules for Kids

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This girl reviews what Netiquette is from the previous video(video on left) and then explains how to act when on the internet via communication skills.

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What Is Netiquette? 📱 Internet Behavior Rules for Kids 💻 Episode  2

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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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Hartney, E. (2023, June 28). 10 basic rules of netiquette or internet etiquette. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/ten-rules-of-netiquette-22285#:~:text=The%20golden%20rule%20of%20netiquette

International, C. (2017, June 9). Online etiquette or “Netiquette” – the DOS and don’ts of online communication. https://www.childnet.com/blog/online-etiquette-or-netiquette-the-dos-and-donts-of-online-communication/

Public Library, B. (2001). Netiquette for Kids. https://www.bpl.org/kids-learn/netiquette-for-kids/#:~:text=Avoid%20hurting%20someone

Ross, S. T., & Shea, V. (2011). The Core Rules of Netiquette. Etiquette. http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html

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Objectives:

1. Identify the need and timing of taking pauses from using devices.

2. Determine ways to acknowledge others emotions when online.

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How do we find a happy balance between our online and offline activities?

Vocabulary Show definitions

balance - having equal weight or importance of something

device - an electronic piece of equipment like a phone, tablet, or laptop

This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA , ISTE , CASEL , and AASL . See standards

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Media Balance Is Important | Common Sense Education

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How do we find a happy balance between our online and offline activities? Check out Media Balance Is Important, a free digital citizenship lesson plan from Common Sense Education, to get your kindergarten students thinking critically and using technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.

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Objectives:

1. Recognize the functions of the various sections on an online news page.

2. Determine the components and arrangement of an online news story.

3. Learn what to look out for when reading online news, such as sponsored material and ads.

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Students learn the components of online news articles, paying close attention to advertising and sponsored content that can be confused with article content.

(To view subtitles, click on the white box at the bottom right of the video.)

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Reading News Online | Common Sense Education

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Reading News Online is a video from Common Sense Education. Use this video to help your students learn and thrive in our connected world.

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Explain to kindergarteners the definition of balance and device. Have them color the characters that make up the digital citizenship. Print out the lyrics that goes along with the video. Give it to the students. Show the video and have them sing along, pointing to myself them and parts of the body.

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After the video, we will have a class discussion on what they have learned, found shocking and how this will help them in the future. I will ask the students questions like In your opinion, why do you think it is crucial to understand the many components of a website or online news article? or What should one be aware of when reading an internet news article?

After this discussion students can research any topic they wish and tell us why the articles they used are valid and not misleading or have ads that could lead to scams.

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What are your thoughts (your ‘takeaway’) regarding what you learned about netiquette and digital citizenship? Be thoughtful, as in-depth as possible, and give examples.

What did you not consider prior to doing this research?

What has your research confirmed or strengthened in your point of view regarding netiquette and digital citizenship in terms of children, education and you as a teacher?

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Netiquette and Digital Citizenship Reflection By Angelica Kocik

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If You Give A Mouse An iPhone By Ann Droyd Read Aloud

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If You Give A Mouse An iPhone By Ann Droyd Read Aloud

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After, we will sit on the carpet and I will read them a story. "If you give a mouse an iphone" by Ann Droyd. Ask them questions like "What would your outfit be if you were a mouse?" "Why does the mouse go on the iphone?" "Where would your friend take you to have a break from technology?" "Why does the mouse stop using the iphone?" Then have them draw a picture of a time when they were happy taking a break from technology.

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If You Give A Mouse An iPhone - Kids Books Read Aloud

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Have You Heard the News? by Mr. Jay and Gary Wilkerson

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Have You Heard the News? by Mr. Jay and Gary Wilkerson

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This book would be read on the carpet after the discussion. Students will learn about the media and the warning signs that we should all be aware of as we take in an increasing quantity of news.

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Media Balance is Important by Commonsense education

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Media Balance is Important by Commonsense education

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This lesson idea was on Commonsense education. I feel the coloring book is beneficial because it educates in simple terms what digital citizenship is all about. I added the book to show emphasis on how technology can run our lives and have us unintentional ignore others and the world around us. Students are learning at an early age how time consuming it can be when going on the internet and that neglecting other people's feelings is wrong. They learn to appreciate people and the things around them.

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Reading News Online by Commonsense education

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Reading News Online by Commonsense education

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This lesson idea was on Commonsense education. I shortened it by conducting a class discussion and having the students research a topic online and tell me the information from articles is a valid source or could lead to a dangerous site. I think the video is important for fifth graders because it can prepare the students for online projects in their future classrooms and to understand whether or not a website, article, or site used online is valid or dangerous. It is important to teach our students how to use the internet safely and know who or what to trust.