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Digital Citizenship for Elementary Students

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This unit systematically organizes useful information concerning Digital citizenship for ease of use. I am making this a streamlined approach for teacher/librarians to use for lesson planning.

These resources are specifically for kindergarten through 2nd grade students. Some of these resources are great for both age groups. Digital Citizenship Internet ESafety Lesson Planning. Digital Citizenship | Curriculum, Lessons and Lesson Plans. In today's world, teenagers spend about nine hours a day online. It is important for them to learn to use digital media responsibly and respectfully. Digital citizenship comprises all aspects of respectful, thoughtful, and ethical participation in online communities. Digital citizenship also includes everything from how much time a person spends on digital media to how they interact with others and how aware they are of their own rights online.

What is Digital Citizenship? - Definition & Themes Teachers should be aware that they may also need to update their own tools and relationship to technology to keep up with students' needs. Teaching digital citizenship begins with understanding the digital generation. Many curricula around digital awareness and computer use include teaching responsible use of technology. Teaching Digital Literacy in the Classroom also means incorporating lesson plans that show students when to trust or not trust an online source. Digital Citizenship Curriculum. Digital Citizenship PowerPoint .ppt.

Digital Citizenship Poster "Think Before You" Digital Citizenship Infographic. Color and Cut Out Puzzle. DigitalCitizenFunPhraseTagsFreebie. DigitalCitizenPledge. What Is Digital Citizenship? Digital Citizenship. Super Digital Citizen. Faux Paw's Adventures in the Internet. My Online Neighborhood. What Type of Digital Citizens Do We Want Students to Be? By Dr. Mike Ribble, Ed.D. @digcitizen With Digital Citizen week behind us, how can we continue this discussion with students throughout the year?

It is important that we constantly remind them about being safe online and reviewing digital etiquette. Inserting powerful messages and concrete examples about being good digital citizens is key. Children need to recognize that it’s people who make good and bad choices, not the digital tools we use. When we press enter we are making a choice, not our computers. BE We Not Me. We want to help everyone, especially kids, make the right choices not only during Digital Citizenship Week but all year. Digital Citizenship Consulting - Education, Technology Support.

ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education | Edtech. How to Teach Internet Safety to Younger Elementary Students.