Digital Citizenship is a term used to describe preparing students to use technology responsibly in a society full of technology. Digital Citizenship encompasses both safety and literacy.
Digital citizenship week
October 18-24, 2015
district THEMES for the week
Monday: "Stay Safe Online"
What does it mean to be a good digital citizen? Making the most of our online experiences starts by keeping safe and secure.
Elementary Video: My Online Neighborhood, Common Sense Media, 3:29
Secondary Video: Perspectives on Chatting, Common Sense Media, 4:24
Tuesday: "It's Hip to be Aware"
Be aware that everywhere you go online, everything you post, and everything others post about you leaves a trail. It's called your digital footprint.
Elementary and Secondary Video: Digital Footprint, Common Sense Media, 1:19
Wednesday: "Stand up to Cyberbullying"
We want to treat people the way we want to be treated... be a friend, not a bystander. Let cyberbullies know their online behavior is unacceptable.
Elementary Video: Power of Words, Common Sense Media, 2:54
Thursday: "Give Credit Where Credit is Due"
Remember that the law protects individuals' rights to creative work. Just because you can find it on the internet doesn't mean that you can use it.
Elementary and Secondary Video: Copyright and Fair Use, Common Sense Media, 2:45
Friday: "Balance is Best!"
Find a healthy balance between media and technology and other activities. Remember... your life needs balance. Unplug and see the world!
Elementary and Secondary Video: No Tablets at the table, Common Sense Media, :38
What does it mean to be a good digital citizen? Making the most of our online experiences starts by keeping safe and secure.
Elementary Video: My Online Neighborhood, Common Sense Media, 3:29
Secondary Video: Perspectives on Chatting, Common Sense Media, 4:24
Tuesday: "It's Hip to be Aware"
Be aware that everywhere you go online, everything you post, and everything others post about you leaves a trail. It's called your digital footprint.
Elementary and Secondary Video: Digital Footprint, Common Sense Media, 1:19
Wednesday: "Stand up to Cyberbullying"
We want to treat people the way we want to be treated... be a friend, not a bystander. Let cyberbullies know their online behavior is unacceptable.
Elementary Video: Power of Words, Common Sense Media, 2:54
Thursday: "Give Credit Where Credit is Due"
Remember that the law protects individuals' rights to creative work. Just because you can find it on the internet doesn't mean that you can use it.
Elementary and Secondary Video: Copyright and Fair Use, Common Sense Media, 2:45
Friday: "Balance is Best!"
Find a healthy balance between media and technology and other activities. Remember... your life needs balance. Unplug and see the world!
Elementary and Secondary Video: No Tablets at the table, Common Sense Media, :38