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Here is the text book definition of Digital citizen
A digital citizen is a person utilizing information technology (IT) in order to engage in society, politics, and government. Karen Mossberger and others define digital citizens as "those who use the Internet regularly and effectively".

So why is Digital citizenship so important to me you might ask?
It's important as educators that we lead by example in all aspects of our lives and that now includes digital. We are all leaving a digital foot print and it might as well be a positive one. As educators we are held to a higher standard with our choice of social medias and to keep it clean and safe.
Let's face it the digital world is here and its not going anywhere anytime soon. embracing the digital era and also being a responsible patron is very important for kids to learn early on. There could be real life consequences if kids are not taught of the dangers such as cyberbullying, Digital predators, digital trafficking for minors, posting private information, and falling for scams in general. Being taught digital citizenship can prevent all of this, enough reason said.

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Please visit this website, it gives a lot of valuable information regarding digital citizenship. This website explains what it is and how important it is. It covers all the roles and responsibilities that a Digital citizen needs to do to be a true positive citizen. It covers ethics, literacy, understanding digital technology, online etiquette, online safety, keeping a clean online reputation and much more.

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Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps us understand what all technology users should know to use technology As in any society, it is expected that digital citizens act in a certain way according to accepted norms, rules, and laws. Most of today's students are entirely comfortable with technology, but are they using it appropriately? Do they understand their appropriately and responsibly.

Today, billions of people all over the planet interact using various technologies. This interaction has created a digital society that affords its citizens opportunities for education, employment, entertainment, and social interaction.

roles and responsibilities in digital society? ​

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References and further Reading

Common Sense Media. (2010) Connected Culture Student Intro Video -- Our Connected Culture. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0XQj1anI-E&feature=youtu.be

Common Sense Media (2017). What is Digital Citizenship. Video. Retrieved from www.commonsense.org/education/video/digital-citizenship

Common Sense Media. (2016). What is Digital Citizenship? Commonsense.org. Retrieved from ww.commonsense.org/education/video

Common Sense Media (2013) Digital Citizenship Poster for Elementary School Classrooms. Retrieved from:
http://www.edudemic.com/printable-digital-citizenship-poster/

Cybersmart (2014) Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved from: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/

Heick, T. (2013). Definition Of Digital Citzenship. TeachThought. Retrieved from: http://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-definition-of-digital-citzenship/

Knorr, C. (2010) Be a Good Digital Citizen: Tips for Teens and Parents. Retrieved from: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/be-a-good-digital-citizen-tips-for-teens-and-parents

MacMeekin, M. (2013). Digital Citizenship. An Ethical Island. Retrieved from https://anethicalisland.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/digital-citizenship/

Miller, S. (2017). . Retrieved from How Do You Teach Digital Citizenship?. Padlet.com https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/digitalcitizenshipliteracy

NetSafe (2010) Digital Citizenship in New Zealand Schools Overview. Retrieved from:
http://www.netsafe.org.nz/Doc_Library/Digital_Citizenship_in_New_Zealand_Schools_Overview.pdf

Oxley, C. (2012, August 12). Developing a digital citizenship program [Slideshow]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/cathryno/developing-a-digital-citizenship-program.

Ribble, M. (2014). Digital Citizenship. Retrieved from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net

Ribble, M. & Bailey, G. (2014) Digital Citizenship in Schools, Eugene, Oregon, International Society for Technology in Education

Thinkuknow. (n.d) Frequently asked questions: Parents, Instagram. Retrieved from:
http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/userfiles/file/Parent_Instagram(14).pdf

Thinkuknow. (n.d.) How-to social networking. Retrieved from: http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/kids/howtosn.asp#fbprivacy

Watanabe Crockett, L. (2017). A Look at 6 Digital Citizenship Myths That Must Be Dispelled. Global Digital Citizen Foundation. Retrieved from https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/6-digital-citizenship-myths-dispelled?mc_cid=5e898274ca&mc_eid=df4e4432ba

Image credit

Costello, C. (2014). All good digital citizens school girl image remixed by C. Costello from: ClipartFest. (2014). C lipart girl at school. ClipartFest. Retrieved from https://clipartfest.com/download/108b4368803dca464bd1e0183f09d788e8bd10e1.html
and Common Sense Media. (2013). Digital Citizenship Poster for Elementary Classrooms. Common Sense Media. Retrieved from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/elementary_poster
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This video is very informative and covers all the elements of digital citizen ship and is very straightforward . It is a little under 10 minutes so students stay mostly focused during the video. This video explains the importance of digital citizenship and also giving real life examples of using digital technology wrong and how to use technology for its intended purpose.

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Common sense offers a variety of digital citizenship interactives for all grades. They use interactive games to teach kids about the importance of digital citizenship and teach key issues that students might face in today's world. Each game teaches skills needed, responsibility and how to learn and create positively and safely.

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We're retiring Digital Passport in June 2024.

Heads up! Digital Passport will be retired on June 30, 2024. But don't worry-we still have you covered! Elementary school students can watch our Meet the Digital Citizens and Device Advice videos.

Until then, introduce students in grades 3-5 to Digital Passport™ by Common Sense Education. The award-winning suite of six interactive games addresses key issues kids face in today's digital world. Each engaging game teaches critical digital citizenship skills that help students learn to use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. Games are available in Spanish.

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Digital Passport by Common Sense Education

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Teach your students the ins and outs of online safety and communication with Digital Passport™, Common Sense's award-winning suite of digital citizenship learning games for elementary students.