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Digital citizenship

Reader (57) What We're Missing with Digital Footprint. Most of my students have never heard the term "digital footprint.

What We're Missing with Digital Footprint

" They have no idea that their online interactions create a permanent ticker-tape telling future employers who they were at eleven or twelve years old. We read briefly about the process of digital permanence and then I allow them move into metaphors. Some prefer "footprint" or "handprint" while others like the notion of "tattoo. " We talk about what it means to present yourself online respectful. However, as we get into the notion of employers "researching" one's digital footprint, I take a different turn from many techies. What does this say about the disappearance of privacy in our world? There is a touch of outrage in the questions. This feels like a stark contrast to so much of the conversation regarding digital footprint revolves around precautionary steps students should take in order to be hired without ever asking whether it is wrong or right to peak into one's personal life in the first place.

Brand. Branded. My Digital Footprint - where your privacy is someone else's business ... Warning: Facebook sites luring women for naked 'selfies' A "selfie" posted by swimmer Stephanie Rice on Instagram and Twitter.

Warning: Facebook sites luring women for naked 'selfies'

Source: Supplied AUSTRALIAN women exposing themselves on Facebook could be exposing themselves to danger in real life. The “selfies” phenomenon involves users posting vanity photos of themselves online often in varying states of undress and sometimes completely naked. Facebook sites have been set up around the country asking young women to post these shots. The pictures are supposed to be anonymous, but there’s every chance they’re not. A top internet expert warns they could expose women to cyber-bullying, that the photos could come back to haunt them in later life, and that it is even possible people could track down where these women live. Some fans of that page hint that they might know the women in the pictures. Raising good digital citizens. At a glance Today's kids need new skills to behave safely and responsibly online.

Raising good digital citizens

Good digital citizenship follows the same basic rules as good citizenship in the offline world. 10 cybersafety tips every parent should know. 12 Things Students Should Never Do on Social Media. The last thing young people want is another set of rules.

12 Things Students Should Never Do on Social Media

But these days, social media comes with great responsibility, whether you're just starting high school or finishing up college. The fact is, irresponsible social media conduct could potentially ruin your education and negatively impact your career, not to mention hurt others in the process. Emily Seebohm on the end of Twitter abuse.

Thinkuknow - home. Keeping children safe online and protecting them from sexual abuse and exploitation CEOP's Thinkuknow programme provides a range of free educational resources - films, lesson plans, presentations, practitioner guidance, games and posters - to professionals working with children and young people.

Thinkuknow - home

Through the use of our educational materials you can help to empower and protect young people from the harm of sexual abuse and exploitation, both online and off. To access these resources you will need to register on the site. Exploited - preventing sexual abuse through education Our latest resource, Exploited, aims to help young people, aged 12 and over, to stay safe from sexual exploitation by recognising the signs. Guidance to schools and other organisations CEOP provides training and education resources for practitioners to use with children and young people to increase their understanding of online safety. 26 Internet safety talking points. Digital Citizenship & BYOD. My Colleague Lee Crockett made a comment the other day about BYOD, Bring your own device and Digital Citizenship.

Digital Citizenship & BYOD

He said that the heart of any BYOD program is digital citizenship. And he’s right. As soon as a school starts allowing students to bring their own devices into school, they begin to surrender some of their control of the learning environment to the students. They do not have the ability to dictate and control what applications are or aren’t on the students machines.

They can not control the media the student may have on the device as the computer is more than just a learning tool its also the young person social medium and often entertainment center. Schools also lack the ability to search the machine, it is not the schools machine, rather it is the private property of another individual. The boundaries between home/personal use in its varied forms – whether this is homework, social connections, entertainment, games or even inappropriate activities become blurred. Infamy Just a Screenshot Away. Daughter ‘Begged’ for Spanking Instead of Mom’s Embarrassing Web Photo. Digital Tattoo. Digital Citizenship k-6. Cybersmart Tagged. What you do online could tag you for life This captioned film contains moving images, a sound track and dialogue.

Cybersmart Tagged

A full copy of the script, including scene descriptions, is provided in a separate file titled ‘Tagged film script’. Gold — WorldMediaFestival Silver — New York Festivals Winner – ATOM Awards When a group of high-school friends post a rumour about a rival it sparks a chain reaction that leaves no one untouched. Cyberbullying, sexting, filmed fights and police action ensue — will these friends avoid being tagged forever? Developed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Cybersmart program, Tagged is recommended for use with students aged 14 and over.

Tagged is supported by lesson plans and compelling character reflection interviews. Internet Meme Database.