20 Basic Rules For Digital Citizenship
The definition of digital citizenship has to do with the quality of behaviors that impact the quality of digital content and communities. To help clarify what that “quality” can look like, knowthenet.org.uk put together the following infographic framed around Dos and Don’ts. While seemingly written for a more general audience than students and educators, the thinking is sound, including “Treat others they way you want to be treated,” “Don’t forget the human behind the screen,” “Listen first, talk later,” and “Use proper grammar.” (Yes, please do.) Overall it’s a bit basic, but it does take the important step of moving beyond rhetoric to offer concrete tips to realize the idea. 20 Basic Rules For Digital Citizenship
BEFORE You Post: THINK
Probably the most pinned posts and images on this blog are those that include the Before you Speak: THINK posters. I created the first one back in 2011 here and then have updated it several times here and here and here. As I prepared to send out some resources to teachers in our district regarding Digital Citizenship Week next week, I decided it was time for another update! First up, just the original poster with new icons and fonts: Next, same info but a twist on the layout. Next, two totally different layouts: And finally a new elementary looking version: I also made the first version into a bookmark! I think they would be a great reminder to print and hand out to students! You can print out free PDF or JPG copies HERE.
Educators | Think Before You Link
Today’s fast-paced world provides students with an increasing number of digital tools at their fingertips – both in school and at home. As a teacher, it’s important to make digital safety a priority in your classroom and ensure that your students know how to act safely, responsibly, and thoughtfully online. The Intel® Security Digital Safety Program gives you the resources you need to educate your students how to make smart and secure decisions online. Using the interactive curriculum resources below, you and your students will gain critical information on cybersafety, cybersecurity, and cyberethics. Cybersafety Help your students learn the basics of digital safety so they can make the right decisions when it comes to staying safe online. Cybersecurity It’s important to be cybersecure in order to keep devices and personal information safe from today’s online threats.
8 Steps for Students to Remove Their Digital Footprints
September, 2014 One of the essential parts of the digital citizenship I have been long talking about in this blog is about digital footprints. Students need to know that whatever they do or create online leaves behind a trail or digital breadcrumbs that others can trace. This "others" can be anyone from prospective employers, to college admission boards, anything you do online should be vetted by a critical lens and if "you don't want your parents to know about it then better not do it". One of the simplest and effective ways to track your digital footprints is through Googling yourself. Step 1 Deactivate primary accounts ( e.g. Source of the visual Who Is Hosting This
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