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How You Can Become a Champion of Digital Citizenship in Your Classroom

How You Can Become a Champion of Digital Citizenship in Your Classroom
My students often travel with me when I lead professional development at conferences. A few weeks ago, eight-year-old Carson Griffin (pictured here to the right) was helping me lead a session for teachers on “iPads for Elementary Learners,” and we were talking about our classroom Twitter account as it applies to digital citizenship. I called Carson to the front of the room to share his thoughts on Digital Citizenship, and his response gave me goosebumps. “You should never post anything negative about a teacher, coach, or others on social media because they could find it and you will feel foolish,” he said. “If my coach doesn’t play me in soccer, I should not post bad stuff about them. But he didn’t stop there. I’m not sure if it was the teachers’ reactions, the fact that he so beautifully recited this during the summer, or that I know I helped him secure his future in second grade that made this such a powerful moment for everyone in the room. Resource Roundup

2014 Recap: 15 Top Resources On Digital Citizenship Via Edudemic A lot of the facts you teach your students will be long forgotten by the time they reach graduation, but the hope is that the practical lessons — the ones that can benefit them for years to come — are the ones that will stick. Digital citizenship is something that can equip students for a lifetime of safe, responsible Internet use. How can you mold your students into stand-up digital citizens? Use these resources to help you plan your lessons. Ready-Made Lesson Plans to Launch Learning About Digital Citizenship Ready-made lesson plans about digital citizenship can serve as the perfect launchpad for discussing this topic in class. In honor of Digital Citizenship week, Edutopia put together a list of the latest and best resources to help educators bring digital citizenship awareness to their classrooms. Engaging Games to Promote Digital Citizenship Webonauts Internet Academy by PBS Kids helps students between eight and 10 years old to recognize the pitfalls of online activity.

Books That Build Self-Esteem Tap here for our Free App! Get all our media picks, personalized for your kids. No thanks Jump to navigation "Best of" Lists "Best of" lists Get age-appropriate ideas and inspiration for every interest: Poll In the context of your visit today, how do you identify yourself? Parent or direct caregiver 12% (6 votes) Grandparent 4% (2 votes) Aunt or uncle 0% (0 votes) Educator 10% (5 votes) Kid or teen (under 18) 60% (30 votes) Other 14% (7 votes) Total votes: 50 Learning ratings Best: Really engaging; great learning approach.Very Good: Engaging; good learning approach.Good: Pretty engaging; good learning approach.Fair: Somewhat engaging; OK learning approach.Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning. Find out more Share this List SaveSign In or Join to save for later Books That Build Self-Esteem Growing up is hard work, but liking who you are makes it easier. Browse Books That Build Self-Esteem csm_book Chocolate Me! age 4+ By Taye Diggs

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How An Australian Schoolgirl Waits For The Bus: 1995 - 2015 | Tom Champion Advancements in technology have disrupted everything, from how we communicate to our parents to what we do with our hands. Some people might say "share via social media apps". But a teenager would say "tell my friends". Teenagers are great cultural milestones. In 1995 Bethany was about to freak out -- the 8:45 am bus was just not coming. "Drazic is such a spunk." "As if! She tried to bury herself in 'Smash Hits', but even Peter Andre's dreamy face couldn't distract her from the thought of another tardiness warning from Mrs Gillespie. In 1999 Bethany was about to freak out -- the 8:45 am bus was just not coming. "Dad, you're sooo lame." She tried to busy herself by playing 'Snake II' on her Nokia 3310, but even passing level nine couldn't take that feeling of dread away. The ringtone cost $4.95, but her busy casual job at Video Ezy let her afford cool stuff. "Muuuum! But the bus had entered her sight. In 2004 Bethany clenched her phone anxiously -- the 8:45 am bus was just not coming.

The Private Teacher | A Reading List for Digital Citizenship in Secondary Schools A recent university assignment investigating Digital Citizenship in Education studied in the Masters course, Knowledge networks and digital innovation, being studied through Charles Sturt University (CSU) required students to assess digital citizenship needs within their school environments and make recommendations for future directions. One element of the task was to prepare an annotated bibliography of essential reading for college leadership teams. This is the bibliography prepared by Helen Stower and myself. It contains some excellent resources for anyone considering digital citizenship priorities for secondary schools. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. (2015). When considering the policy and procedures needed for a DLE, it is imperative to consider the concept of digital citizenship and how this will be managed and taught within the school in question, as this will directly influence the behaviour of staff and students online. Ribble, M. (2011).

10 Interactive Lessons By Google On Digital Citizenship YouTube has a firm place in the current classroom. From Khan Academy’s videos to YouTube EDU and beyond, there’s a reason all these videos are finding a home in schools. In an effort to help keep the ball rolling, Google just launched a set of 10 interactive lessons designed to support teachers in educating students on digital citizenship. A topic obviously quite close to Google’s heart. Google (which owns YouTube) built the lessons to educate students about YouTube’s policies, how to flag content, how to be a safer online citizen, and protect their identities. Below is a list of lessons, and the recommended flow for delivery. Or you can download the Full Teacher’s Guide or the Full Set of Slides in PDF. The killer feature for this curriculum is the extra features that come with each video.

Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum – Know your web – Good to Know – Google At Google we believe in the power of education and the promise of technology to improve the lives of students and educators -- leading the way for a new generation of learning in the classroom and beyond. But no matter what subject you teach, it is important for your students to know how to think critically and evaluate online sources, understand how to protect themselves from online threats from bullies to scammers, and to think before they share and be good digital citizens. Google has partnered with child safety experts at iKeepSafe, and also worked with educators themselves to develop lessons that will work in the classroom, are appropriate for kids, and incorporate some of the best advice and tips that Google's security team has to offer. Class 1: Become an Online Sleuth In this class, students will identify guidelines for evaluating the credibility of content online. We are always looking to improve these classes.

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