Digital Citizenship Resources for Elem & Up

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Digital Citizenship
If you’re reading this, chances are you have access to the Internet. But how much do you really know about the information superhighway—and how familiar are you with its dangers, rules of conduct, and most important features? Tim and Moby will bring you up to speed in this BrainPOP Spotlight on Digital Citizenship. You’ll learn what Blogs are; how E-mail and IM (instant messaging) systems work; and the best ways to conduct an Internet Search. If you’re writing a paper or report, our Online Sources topic will show you how different types of websites can help you with your research, while our topics on Plagiarism and Copyright will explain how to avoid costly mistakes that could earn you failing grades. You’ll learn how to make sure your personal information stays private, while our topics on Digital Etiquette and Cyberbullying will show you why it’s important to treat others the way you’d want to be treated—even in cyberspace! Finally, take a look at the annoying, destructive buggers known as Computer Viruses, and learn how to keep them off of your hard drive. So open up your browser, bookmark this site, and let the learning begin!

Edmodo provides a safe and easy way for your class to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices. Our goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner

The interactive, fun, and effective way to teach and test the basics of digital citizenship to 3rd-5th grade

Putting your best foot forward online means managing your digital footprint and understanding the long-term consequences of both good and bad choices.

As technology becomes more of an integral part of our society, it’s important to help students understand appropriate use of social media tools and other digital citizenship skills. Edmodo offers various resources to help you get started, including security best practices, sample guidelines and a sample code of conduct for your students.

Advice from Common Sense Media editors. Safe and responsible online behavior means being a good cyber citizen.

Online Safety Via our ole pal Garfield!

Cyberbullying video of Garfield of Nermal - Great to use with younger students.