DIGITAL BEST PRACTICES REFERENCE SHEET

Consequences of Irresponsible Social Networking

(ISTE: T-2.3, ISTE:S-1.2)
Sometimes students do not think their actions have consequences.
They are unaware that everything they do online is out there
forever. Some are even unaware that their actions are irresponsible. Here are some
resources for teachers and students to utilize in an effort to develop responsible social
networking.
Social media, online gaming and keeping children safe online
Teaching Kids to be Smart About Social Media.
Responsible use of social media for students 2020.
5 Challenges of technology in the classroom

Digital Health & Wellness

(ISTE: T-2.3, ISTE:S-1.2)
Developing good habits such as setting schedules, taking frequent
breaks, and good old fashioned in person chats can help keep one’s
mind and body healthy & well. Below are some resources to help.
When is the Right Age to Start Social Media?
12 Ways to Improve Children’s Digital Health Infographic
Is the Internet Making You Mean?

Digital Privacy
(ISTE: T-2.3, ISTE:S-1.2)
Keeping student’s information private is paramount for a teacher &
protected by FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act). It
ensures that people who do not have permission to access the
This Photo by information do not. For students, not sharing personal information,
Unknown Author is passwords or locations will go far in keeping them safe. Listed are some
licensed under resources.
CC BY-SA-NC

Teachers Students
Lesson on Digital Privacy You’re Leaving Footprints
Tips to Keep Students Safe Privacy Requires Work
Infographic There’s No Anonymity
Sharing Releases Control

Cyberbullying
(ISTE: T-2.3, ISTE:S-1.2)
Cyberbullying can be a major source of stress, anxiety,
loneliness & isolation. Talking about it, knowing how to
identify it, & helping those who experiencing it goes a long way
in stopping the cycle. Here are some resources.
 Cyberbullying: What it is and how to stop it
Tips for Teachers
Safe School Ambassadors
Reference

Ben-Joseph, E.P. (2018). Teaching kids to be smart about social media.

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/social-media-smarts.html

Common Sense Education. (n.d.). Help boost kids’ safety, privacy, and security.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/sites/default/files/grades_6-12_family_tips-

privacy_security-english.pdf

Community Matters. (2019). Safe school

ambassadors. https://community-matters.org/programs-services/safe-school-

ambassadors/.

Future of Privacy Forum. (n.d.). Youth data and privacy 101.

https://studentprivacycompass.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FPF-Youth-Privacy-

Infographic.pdf

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). (2022). Iste standards:

Students. https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students  

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). (2022). Iste standards:

Teachers. https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-teachers

KQED. (n.d.). Is the internet making you mean? https://learn.kqed.org/discussions/38

KQED. (n.d.). When is the right age to start social media. https://learn.kqed.org/discussions/37
NiDirect Government Services. (n.d.). Social media, online gaming and keeping children safe

online. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/social-media-online-gaming-and-keeping-

children-safe-online

Roots of Action. (n.d.). 12 Ways to improve your child’s digital health.

https://www.rootsofaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Twelve-Ways-to-Improve-

Your-Childs-Digital-Health.png

StopBullying.org. (n.d.). Tips for teachers. https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/tips-for-

teachers

Teaching Privacy. (n.d.). Identity isn’t guaranteed. https://teachingprivacy.org/identity-isnt-

guaranteed/

Teaching Privacy. (n.d.). Privacy requires work. https://teachingprivacy.org/privacy-requires-

work/

Teaching Privacy. (n.d.). Sharing releases control. https://teachingprivacy.org/sharing-releases-

control/

Teaching Privacy. (n.d.). Ten principles for online privacy. https://teachingprivacy.org

Teaching Privacy. (n.d.). There’s no anonymity. https://teachingprivacy.org/theres-no-anonymity/

Teaching Privacy. (n.d.). You’re leaving footprints. https://teachingprivacy.org/youre-leaving-

footprints/
Unicef. (n.d.). Cyberbullying: What is it and how to stop it. What teens want to know about

cyberbullying. https://www.unicef.org/end-violence/how-to-stop-cyberbullying

University of Johannesburg. (2020). Responsible use of social media for students 2020.

https://youtu.be/R-rJkmxdHjs

Viewsonic. 5 Challenges of technology in the classroom. https://www.viewsonic.com/library/wp-

content/uploads/2019/12/Technology-in-the-Classroom-5-Challenges-of-Technology-in-

the-Classroom.png