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Welcome to the updated Digital Citizenship Website

Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Digital citizenship is the continuously developing norms of appropriate, responsible, and empowered technology use. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage.

The new Digital Citizenship Handbook for School Leaders: Fostering Positive Interactions Online by Mike Ribble and Marty Park, is now available at ISTE.org or Amazon.com

The Knights of 17th Street​is a fiction book for Young Adults that connects with the ideas of digital citizenship in an action filled format. Check out more information here.

Order the paperback or Kindle version from Amazon.

Digital Citizenship Today

The concept of Digital Citizenship is being viewed as an important area of educational knowledge not only in the United States but around the world. Whether it is called digital citizenship, digital wellness or digital ethics the issues are the same; how should we act when we are using digital tools, interacting with others online, and what should be taught to help the next generation be better stewards of this technology.

After 15 years working on this topic there has been some updating to the nine elements of Digital Citizenship. In addition to the updates to the the Digital Citizenship definition, as well as the Nine Elements a new Framework has been created to help users to understand and organize these themes. It is the S3 Framework (Safe, Savvy and Social). Go to the Nine Elements page to learn more about these changes.

Some great materials and discussions for our 2019 Digital Citizenship week! Here are a couple of conversations on the topic: Facebook Live with Tito de Morais (Portugal) - Facebook: facebook.com/cyberbullying.pt/videos/464966610778236/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/_HbNRzyoNBc and a Podcast with LaKisha Hudson (Dr. Hudson's Counseling Corner) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-hudsons-counseling-corner/id1433902401#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-1813330
YouTube: https://youtu.be/lF71q5x5Dn8 Buzzsprout: http://www.buzzsprout.com/152176

Working with Dr. Marty Park we have released a a new, updated book on Digital Citizenship titled - The Digital Citizenship Handbook for School Leaders: Fostering Positive Interactions Online. Once again we will be partnering with ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). Don't let the title scare you off, if you are looking for information on Digital Citizenship, you are a school leader. If you have questions or comments about the material found on this website please click on the Contact Us link to send us your information. If you are interested in reading more about Digital Citizenship please go to the Resources page then scroll down to Publications and click on the link for information you are interested in. See the latest article in Tech & Learning (Spring 2019) - Digital Citizenship Framework Updated

For those who are a member of ISTE please join the Digital Citizenship PLN (Professional Learning Network) to see how you can get involved. There is also a new initiative for everyone interested in the Digital Citizenship discussion - #digcitcommit. Go to the website - https://digcitcommit.org/ to join in. We need everyone to lend their voice to this topic.

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Digital Citizenship Consulting - Education, Technology Support

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Welcome to the updated Digital Citizenship Website Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology.

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The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship & How to Embrace Them

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Follow these steps to navigate a path toward digital citizenship.

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Every day, whether we want to or not, most of us contribute to a growing portrait of who we are online - a portrait that is probably more public than we assume.

This portrait helps companies target content at specific markets and consumers, helps employers look into your background, and helps advertisers track your movements across multiple websites. Whatever you do online, you might be leaving digital footprints behind.

This course gives you an understanding of the different trails that you are leaving on the Internet and how this might affect you. While it is not possible to have zero digital footprints, the first steps toward reducing your digital footprint and managing your digital identity are simple.

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Digital Footprints course gives you an understanding of the different trails that you are leaving on the Internet and how this might affect you. While it is not possible to have zero digital footprints, the first steps toward reducing your digital footprint and managing your digital identity are simple.

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Safe Web Surfing: Top Tips for Kids and Teens Online

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5 Ways to Make a Positive Digital Footprint!

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I have to say that I'm one of those individuals who, at times, gets bewildered by technology's seemingly relentless march forward. However, one fine day not too long ago, I had a thought - what if I could harness technology to make my life more positive? That led me to begin to explore beyond the basics of knowing how to use a computer well. The 8 things below are what I came up with:

1. Get yourself organized

As I've gotten older, even though I still live by myself, I've found that I do need help to manage everything from time to time. Rallyround is a great resource for allowing my family and friends to stay in touch with me and keep track of events, whether I need to do the groceries or arrange a meeting should I need to. My memory isn't what it used to be, so this online organizer is great!

2. Check out the view in an exotic location

For many people, including me, it isn't a possibility to just head off somewhere exotic on a whim, but I discovered that I can take myself to any location I please - in a virtual capacity that is! I love using Webcam Galore. One minute I can be on a glamorous cruise ship sailing the high seas, then I can be overlooking New York's Times Square the next.

3. Ask for a wireless digital photo frame as your next present

I love putting pictures of significant events and people in my life around my home, but what if the picture in the frame can be updated digitally as and when needed? Last year, I asked for a wireless digital photo frame as a present. Soon after, my son-in-law sent a picture of my newborn grandson straight to it! My family sends snaps directly to my digital photo frame quite often, and this makes me feel like I'm part of whatever they're doing.

With the passage of time, I've come to learn that getting older doesn't mean that I have to stop learning. There's a whole range of correspondence courses available online that are specifically geared towards people just like you and me. Senior Planet has a great list for you to look at as an inspirational starting point, but if learning something new really interests you, you can always run a quick Google search to find something that really suits you.

There are loads of online stores that deliver nationwide. I'm far too old to carry a big load of groceries by myself anymore, so online shopping really comes in handy. One of my favorite online stores is Amazon Grocery, however, there are many more. They'll deliver right to your door and at any time that's convenient for you.

6. Have a group video chat

I recently invested in one of these new, fancy smart TVs, but I didn't have a clue about how to operate it when I first had it installed. One of the things I like to do best is to take part in group video chats with friends and family - right through my TV! The website I used to do this is SpeakSet.

7. Take hold of your fear of online scams

In the past, I've found that my fear of being scammed on the internet, especially with regard to emails I receive, has stopped me from partaking in activities, promotions or otherwise that seem appealing to me. Luckily, I came across Hoax Slayer, which specifically details the emails I should watch out for, as well as giving me a reason not to worry about some others.

8. Use technology to do something amazing

After I retired, I had a lot of free time on my hands that I didn't really know what to do with. I realized that I could continue contributing to society without having to leave the comfort of my living room! The Granny Cloud is a great initiative that was set up to give support to underprivileged children in India. You can read more about it here. I like to think of it as a virtual surrogacy - it's very rewarding being able to talk to, be asked questions by and assist these children.

Maybe you could consider getting involved in this initiative, or a similar one, to enrich your life like you would never have imagined!

Images by Pixabay and Deposit Photos

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8 Ways to Use Technology For a More Positive Life

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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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A collection of articles, videos, and other resources on internet safety, cyberbullying, digital responsibility, and media and digital literacy.

Digital Responsibility

The Basics of Open Technology by Ira Socol (2015): From abundant tools and smart budgeting to accessibility and trust, the Albemarle County Public Schools district maintains a tech program that leverages digital literacy for all students.

Five-Minute Film Festival: Are We Addicted to Technology? by Amy Erin Borovoy (2014): Can't put your device down? Obsessing over social media? You may want to dig in to this playlist of videos and resources to help educators, parents, and students reflect on their relationship with technology.

Common Core in Action: Teaching Online Ethics by Heather Wolpert-Gawron (2014): A look at a key element of digital citizenship-responsible use of intellectual property-and the eighth-grade Common Core standard for gathering, using, and attributing relevant information.

Five-Minute Film Festival: Copyright and Fair Use for Educators by Amy Borovoy (2013): In K-12 education, it's a challenge to navigate the copyright and fair use waters. What can educators use? How can they use it? We have some fun, engaging videos to help teachers and students understand this confusing subject.

Media and Digital Literacy

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A collection of articles, videos, and other resources on internet safety, cyberbullying, digital responsibility, and media and digital literacy.