Scott Arenal-Mullen
Living in an online world can be dangerous. Through the introductions gleaned from this curated list, you may be able to better protect yourself while using all the internet has to offer.
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Barry Britt, President and co-founder of Soundzabound briefly explains some key elements of digital citizenship that is applicable to teachers and students.
The Digital Citizenship and Safety project aims at empowering children, adolescents and young people in using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) optimally and safely. This video shows the potential impact ICTs may have when used optimally. http://www.digitalcitizenshipandsafety.org
Edutopia is one of my favourite educational web resources . Today while I was checking its Five Minute Film Festival page I came across a link that took me to their YouTube channel where I found a treasure trove of interesting videos on digital citizenship and because digital citizenship is one of the important themes in this blog, I decided to handpick some of the clips that grabbed my attention and share them with you below , you can also check the entire list here.
"Digital citizenship" is an umbrella term that covers a whole host of important issues. Broadly, it's the guidelines for responsible, appropriate behavior when one is using technology. But specifically, it can cover anything from "netiquette" to cyberbullying; technology access and the digital divide; online safety and privacy; copyright, plagiarism, and digital law, and more.
Through small, everyday gestures, etiquette refines social life, giving us a shared sense of the importance of others. Evan discusses how information and communication technology impacts etiquette. He offers suggestions for conscientiously navigating common situations that leave us confused about whether to embrace new practices or cling to old standards.
Considering how ubiquitous smartphones have become, especially in high school and middle school, questions about managing smartphones and educating students about digital etiquette are on a lot of parents' minds. This year, in conjunction with October's Connected Educator Month, Common Sense Media is sponsoring Digital Citizenship Week from October 19 through October 25.
Digital Citizenship Means Responsible Use Technology access in the 21st Century has created an increasing demand to prepare our students to use that technology safely, legally, and ethically in our school systems as well as socially and eventually professionally. In this session we will explore the ISTE Digital Equity Standards.
Technology is so pervasive it can be hard to put down the phone or turn off the laptop. But spending too much time with digital devices can be detrimental to personal relationships and even dangerous.
