Teaching Digital Citizenship

By the students of EDCI 413/516

Spring 2016

Digital Access
Who has access?
BYOD
School supplied device(s)
Devices at home?
Internet access at home? - DAP

Why is this important to know?

Give students equal ground
Introduce or refine students understanding of technology

Beyond the average student - Digital Textbooks

Digital Commerce
Definition: The electronic buying and selling of goods, examples include ebay, amazon, itunes,
Why it is important for teachers to be aware of and explicitly teach this topic?
The access to almost any products makes us wonder about the legal and illegal acts that could be
done simply by trading on the net. The point of this explanation is to make others aware, specially
young students that the electronic commerce might be dangerous thus at the same time might be
useful, it is important to know how to commerce electronically correctly. Lime Wire, Forst Wire.

Digital Commerce Continued...

In 2009 Americas youth ages 824 spent $220 billion online.

How and when might teachers effectively teach this topic (guidelines, ideas, resources, etc.)?
Incorporate a Physical Education (8th grade) lesson plan with music using iTunes (musical chairs)
etc. At end of lesson, ask students if the music played was enjoyable. In a 5 minute discussion,
(share personal experience about music online) let them know where the music was from and
explain how music that is downloaded illegally can cause viruses and sometimes identity theft.
Using reliable websites are important when it comes to purchasing items online.
Safety Guidelines

Digital Communication
Just as we have verbal and nonverbal communication, digital communication has
to do with the electronic transmission of information that has been encoded and
transferred to alternate devices and sources.
This includes social networking, the use
of multimedia and other devices such as
cellphones, laptops, ipads, etc
In the changing landscape of education, digital communication via text is one of
the best tools for keeping students engaged, informed and connected. Teachers
who embed technology in their curriculum, and not just as a supplemental part of
the curriculum, will see students digital citizenship abilities grow.

Digital Communication
Tips for Proper Digital Communication:
Remember that everything you post or send online has a record. Even when something such as an email
or blog post has been deleted, there is usually still a digital record. Be smart. Do not post or send
anything that you may want to later get rid of.
Think positively. Negative posts towards a person or association of people can cause a number of
negative side affects. Also, do not personally attack or hurt another individual emotionally. Think
before you send.
Do not post your personal information. While today's society revolves around social media and sharing,
remember that anything you post online can be accessed by a number of people. Abstain from
giving out your personal information or phone number to outside resources or strangers.
Use technology at the proper time. When in the work place, classroom, or social situations, it is often
thought of as rude or inappropriate to have out a cell phone or to be on a social networking site.
Keep personal digital communication such as texting, tweeting, or IMing to a minimum within any
type of formal setting.
Do not add a friend or follower request from someone that you do not know. Though you may have a
mutual contact, there is no sure way to determine whether or not they are a safe source.

Student Communication Lesson

Digital Literacy: The process of teaching and learning about

technology and the use of technology.
Legit vs Scam:
Students should know the difference between the information that they find online. Students shold know that getting
information off of a Universitys website might be better than using Wikipedia.
How can students be taught the difference?
Example: Before a student does a research for the class, it can help to show them signs of what a fake website looks like
such as:
-The website asking you for your bank account info.
- Uses an incorrect URL but is very similar to the original
- Weird font
- The websites logo is low resolution
- A lot of misspelled words
-Background is too much

Digital Etiquette
Digital Etiquette:
The electronic standards of conduct or procedure.
Netiquette:
The rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over computer networks,
especially the internet.

Why is Netiquette Important?

With the increased use of internet and email in this digital age, online etiquette
known as netiquette, is very important to your success not only in college but in
your career and throughout your life, You always want to come across as
professional and mature when communicating online.
Choose your words carefully

WWM/DT

The internet is not a weapon

Take it slow

Who is this message for?

How?
15 Essential Netiquette Guidelines
Netiquette Basics
College Game

Digital Law
Definitions: The electronic responsibility for actions and deeds.
Examples: Using file-sharing sites, pirating software, subverting Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies, Hacking into
systems or networks, stealing someone's identity, sexting and sharing of illicit photos.
Key Terms:Technology copyright laws, Person-to-Person Software (P2P), Software Piracy
Why is it important?
Teachers must carefully explain to students the that internet is a good source of information but material should not be taken from
anywhere without written consent or citing.
How and when might teachers effectively teach this topic?
Teachers could teach this when they are giving students assignments where they have to look at articles and website for papers
where they have to cite and give credibility to someone else's ideas.
Url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWDhBQG73Is

Digital Rights and Responsibility

By: Rajesh Inparaj

Definition: Those requirements and freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world

(Ribble 2011)

...there can be rights in a society if there are also responsibilities.(Ribble 2011)

What to do?
Use Respectfully
Do not abuse work
Give credit where credit is due
Know your digital rights
Be digitally responsible

Personal resources
Important to respect networks/institutions Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
La Sierra Universitys AUP can be found here

Digital Health and Wellness

What is your topic all about?
Definition: Physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world.
Examples: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Eyestraining/ Poor posture and Addiction to the Internet

How and when might teachers effectively teach this topic?

Beware of signs:
-Posture
-Distance from computer screen
-Attention to technology

How and when might teachers effectively teach this topic?

-Correcting students in class when improper posture, distance from computer screen and/or the attention they spend to technology.

Digital Security
Definition: protecting yourself on the Internet
Protect yourself from physical harm
Protect your identity
Create strong passwords
Virus protection
Elementary Students
1. Strangers
Identify meaning of stranger (compare real world to digital world)
Where may you meet strangers on the computer?

Online Safety Topics for varying grade levels

Videos for online safety

Digital Footprint and Reputation

What is it? Digital reputation is
defined by your behaviours in the online
environment and by the content you post
about yourself and others.

Why is it important? Once

information makes its way online it can be difficult
to remove and can be easily and quickly shared
around. This information could be leaked to
unwanted viewers, like here

So Remember!

Bibliography (dont worry about alphabetizing or formatting)

Ribble, M. (2015). Digital citizenship in schools: Nine elements all students should know (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology
in Education. Retrieved from
https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=z6WpCgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=ribble+digital+citizenship&ots=om_TXoloIo&sig=t5ILLt3Jj1T
vXrWXxsKASj6KMnY#v=onepage&q=ribble%20digital%20citizenship&f=false
http://cunedigitalcitizenship.wikispaces.com/Digital+Security
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/internet-safety-younger-elementary-mary-beth-hertz

http://teachinghistory.org/issues-and-research/roundtable-response/25092
http://digitalaccessproject.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SuUghBAC7o

https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/esafety.../digital-reputation

Bibliography (dont worry about alphabetizing or formatting)

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/ddi/media/Digital%20Citizenship/default.aspx
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/digital+communication
https://cunedigitalcitizenship.wikispaces.com/Digital+Communication
https://digiteen.wikispaces.com/Digital+Commerce
http://www.dell.com/downloads/ca/support/spot_fake_website_not_get_phished_dell_en.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La_Sierra_University_seal.png
http://www.teachinctrl.org/lessons/worktogetherdigitally.php

Your slide(s) must include:

What is your topic all about (definition, examples, key terms, etc.)?
Why it is important for teachers to be aware of and explicitly teach this topic?
How and when might teachers effectively teach this topic (guidelines, ideas, resources, etc.)?
Include a reference (in bibliography at the end) for all your sources used.
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Note: You will have limited time to prepare this presentation. Content quality is more important than
design/aesthetics.

You will have 3 minutes to present your slide(s) to class

Some resources to get you started

Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship on Edutopia
The Teaching Channel
Kathy Schrocks Guide to Everything
Youth and Media
Copyright and Fair Use
Photos for Class

Copyright laws