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Connectivity over Internet: Boon or Bane It is about the time when the idea of connecting to people online was a trend and it surprised people. But now it is not just a trend anymore, but a way of life. It is one of the major parts of one’s chores. It does not appear that a normal life is even possible without online social networking. It is such a vast range, that it seems impossible to cover all of them in one lifetime. The social network is extensively in use irrespective of age, country or linguistic differences. Enhancements and Characteristics: With the growing demand and extensive use, companies are motivated to create more and create better. Briefly, Initially, talking over the internet via text messages were introduced. What is special about social media or connecting over the internet? This brings them popularity; recognition and it brings them closer to people with common hobbies. How safe is Internet? It is mostly the teens who spend most of their time on the internet and social media. Like this: Like Loading...
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. 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.
Availability over Internet: Boon or Bane It is about the time when associating with individuals online was a pattern and it astonished individuals. Be that as it may, now it isn't only a pattern any longer, yet a lifestyle. It is one of the real parts of one's errands. It doesn't create the impression that a typical life is even conceivable without online person to person communication. It is the most progressive change in innovation and systems administration. It is such an immense range, that it appears to be difficult to cover every one of them in one lifetime. The informal community is broadly being used regardless of age, nation or semantic contrasts. Improvements and Characteristics: With the developing interest and broad utilize, organizations are inspired to make progressively and make better. Quickly, At first, talking over the web by means of instant messages was presented. What is exceptional about web-based social networking or interfacing over the web? How protected is Internet?
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.
Dos and Don’ts for Being a Good Digital Citizen Today is the world has conquered by internet and social media. In the past people belonged to a country, a state and a city. Now, in this digital world they belong to one or more internet communities. This participation grants them the digital citizenship. Similar to the citizens of a country, digital citizens also have some rights and responsibilities. Dos for good digital citizenship> Many of us have gained digital literacy and are active participants in online activities. Don’ts for good digital citizenship> Don’t say anything to anyone online, which you will not be able to say standing in front of that person. So, if you follow the above guidelines, then you will be safe in online world along with other people out there and everyone can enjoy their digital citizenship to the fullest.
Digital Citizenship Lessons / Digital Citizenship Why do we need to teach Digital Citizenship Lessons? Chavez Bill, AB307 – Signed into law in 2006Amended Section 51871.5 of the Ed. Code, relating to educational technology Ed Code 51871.5, sections a-e: Technology PlansSection c – Tech Plan must include how teachers and students will be educated about:Appropriate and ethical use of information technologyInternet safetyHow to avoid committing plagiarismCopyright - to distinguish lawful from unlawful online downloading; implications of peer-to-peer network file sharing KCUSD's Technology Plan for 2010-13 addresses the Ed Code, Section c listed above. Lessons are scheduled as follows: Grades K, 1, and 2 - twice a year - January and May Grades 3-12 - four times a year - August/September, October, January, May
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