Digital Citizenship

As an introduction to Digital Citizenship, I would teach the lesson using the “All Digital Citizens” poster.  I would like to hear the students’ voice on the topic and this will determine the direction of the lesson.

1.       Protect Private Information for themselves and others.  I have seen students log in a friend using their information and I have to remind them that is not responsible.  I remind them that anything that is done using their log in information is attached to their name.  So it’s best not to share.

2.       Respect themselves and others in online communities.  With verbal communication, it may be easy to say “I apologize”, or “I didn’t say.”  Hear say is inadmissible in court, but written/digital communication is proof.  It is difficult to take back a message after the send button is hit.  Growing up we were told to think before you speak, but we must think before your submit.

3.       Stay safe online.  The digital world is just as danger as the real world.  If it feels wrong or uncomfortable then it probably is.

4.       Stand up to cyberbullying.  Bullying is wrong..period...no matter how it is done.

5.       Balance the time.  Many of are addicted to technology and sometimes it good to set aside a time each day without it. This is something that I need to practice as I preach it.  One day at a time… or one minute at a time.