Digital Citizenship

What is Digital Citizenship?

• Turning Digital Natives into Digital Citizens

How can you teach Digital Citizenship?

• YIS Digital Citizenship Court

Activity:

In groups, review and determine outcomes for the following case studies. You will report back to the full group at the end of the session (with a summary & your decision)

• Case 1
• Case 2
• Case 3
• Case 5
• Case 6

Suggested Resources:

• Digital Citizenship: YIS Digital Dragons
• Online Safety & Responsibility
• Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship
• Our Space: Being a Responsible Citizen of the Digital World
• DigitalCitizenshipped
• Common Sense Media: Cyberbullying Toolkit
• The New Media Literacies
• YIS Connected Learning Community Handbook
• Secure Passwords by Common Craft
• Plagiarism by Common Craft
• Password Strength comic

 

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Your Task:

1. Find the SIS Responsible/Acceptable Use Policy.
2. At your table groups discuss: is the language appropriate for your grade level? Does it address the 9 elements of digital citizenship?
3. At your table groups brainstorm ideas for embedding opportunities to discuss responsible online behavior with your students.