Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship is commonly defined as the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use. A digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent technology behavior, and makes good choices when using technology. Does that sound like you? Click on the infographic below – do you practice all of these nine skills on a regular basis?

Mark Ribble expanded these basic concepts into nine elements organized into three categories:

Many argue that these elements should just be subsumed into the general definition of “citizenship” due to the pervasiveness of technology in today’s society. Regardless of definitions, these concepts are firmly embedded in learning standards from Common Core to the ISTE Educational Technology Standards for both students (ISTE-S) and teachers (ISTE-T). What age is too early to begin talking with students about digital citizenship?  Some K-12 schools are introducing personal digital responsibility as early as 1st grade.

The following groups of resources will be helpful to you as you grow in your own digital citizenship and as you influence the next generation of digital citizens.

Cyberbullying Game from Digizen http://www.digizen.org/resources/digizen-game.aspx

Teachers are also victims of Cyberbullying! http://jessysaurusrex.com/2014/04/22/teachers-cyberbullied-by-students-and-their-parents/

Donors Choose http://www.donorschoose.org/
Bridging the Digital Divide with HomeLink http://www.edutopia.org/homelink-free-student-computers-internet

Digital Etiquette

Digital Passport (Share Jumper) https://www.digitalpassport.org

Digital Security

Privacy and Security Scope and Sequence https://www.commonsense.org/education
Jessy Irwin’s Slideshow about Info Security in the Classroom. pay particular attention to slides 8-14. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nLe2F3yoZpGcE8JY27UfgB5IObVJtIgdAbiXITEcT4k/edit?pli=1#slide=id.g5e0b20e58_063
Hector’s World http://hectorsworld.netsafe.org.nz/
Carnegie Cyber Academy http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/
I Know What You Did Five Minutes Ago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYVBshcN7wU

Digital Literacy

Digital Passport (Search: Search Shark) https://www.digitalpassport.org
Information Literacy Scope and Sequence https://www.commonsense.org/education
Your Digital Footprint May Be Unflattering http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8C1a2z_cuQ

Digital Law

Digital Passport (Creative Credit: Mix-n-Match) https://www.digitalpassport.org

Digital Health and Wellness

Self-image and Identity Scope and Sequence https://www.commonsense.org/education
Digital Footprint & Reputation Scope and Sequence https://www.commonsense.org/education
Digital Compass- educational game that gives kids the freedom to explore how decisions made in their digital lives can impact their relationships and future. https://www.digitalcompass.org/
Digital Passport-Teach the basics of online safety and responsibility to third- through fifth-graders with this suite of games. https://www.digitalpassport.org
Digital Bytes- teaches teens digital citizenship through student-directed, media-rich activities and collaborative projects that voice their ideas for making smart choices.  https://www.commonsense.org/education

Digital Commerce

ISTE Standards

a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology

b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity

c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning

d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources

b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources

c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information

d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools

This resource is no cost at https://open.library.okstate.edu/applicationsofeducationaltechnology/