Understanding+Your+Citizenship+in+a+Digital+World

=** Understanding Your Citizenship in a Digital World **= Please take this poll before we get started: **Quick Poll**

__Overview__
Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders, and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Too often we are seeing students, as well as adults, misusing and abusing technology but are not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage, to create a responsible digital citizen. [ digitalcitizenship.net ]

__Goals__
Participants in this session will learn the nine elements of Digital Citizenship and strategies for implementing these elements into their curriculum.

__Outcomes__
At the end of this session, you will have strategies to:
 * discuss and use the nine elements of digital citizenship.
 * implement these elements into the curriculum of your school.

__Questions to Consider__

 * 1) Do students think about their technology use differently than adults?
 * 2) What does Digital Citizenship mean to you? your school?
 * 3) How do we begin the teach and discussion with students and teachers on what should be considered appropriate or not with regard to technology?
 * 4) If you were to look back at your 'digital footprint' what do you think you would find? Would you be proud of the 'print' you have created?

__Why is Digital Citizenship needed NOW__
The topic of digital citizenship is certainly gaining momentum. Today and in the future our wired world presents new opportunities with open access to technology. Along with the opportunities come pitfalls especially to those who are unaware of the hidden dangers. In the past students could do things that could easily be laughed at and forgotten. Today, however, with ubiquitous posting of information, photos and video, everything is recorded as a 'digital footprint': Ill-advised photos and online chatter are coming back to haunt people months or years after the fact, and many students do not realize that this information will follow them. (FYI: 75% of business and college recruiters do online research about candidates, and they often reject candidates based on what they find online.)

media type="custom" key="10769154" Feel free to use these resources at your school!!! If you would like access to this presentation to make edits, please contact jlbell@ncsu.edu. You can find this presentation also at: @http://portal.sliderocket.com/AYBLA/DIgital-Citizenship resources from this presentation and links located at the bottom of this page!! [Stephen Balkman, CEO Family Online Safety Institute. Digital Foot print CommonSense.org]

__Activity 1: The Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship:__
Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use. These norms have been broken down into Nine Elements.[ From Digital Citizenship Today ]


 * With those sitting at your table - discuss actual student responses to technology and select the one that correlates best with the Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship. Access the responses here**. **Use the table below to assist you.**

**aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa** || See a video on //Netiquette// here This includes cyberbullying. || **Having your cell phone turned on during school hours is:** a. a bad idea because it might disturb others.* b. a good idea for keeping in touch with parents. c. no “big deal” because everyone else does it. d. your choice if it doesn’t affect anyone else || //electronic exchange of information.// || Today everyone can communicate and collaborate with anyone from anywhere and anytime. However, some users do not understand the implications of their decisions when faced with so many different digital communication options. This includes cyberbullying. || **When writing on a blog, should I share my secrets?** a. sure, a blog is like a diary, so this is where I should write. b. it doesn’t matter, only my friends read my blog. c. no, the blog is open to anyone who has access to the web.* d. as long as no one knows my true identity. || a. do research only b. find resources to help learn the class topics* c. write class papers only d. play games during class || a. can’t use technology. b. should have the same opportunities as others to use technology.* c. are not able to understand and learn about technology. d. have no reason to use technology. || a. a waste of time because goods sold online are a scam b. something that everyone has learned at home c. not a skill to be overlooked by schools* d. not needed by students in schools || This also includes cyberbullying. || **Sharing music or copyrighted material online:** a. doesn’t hurt anyone because musicians and actors make enough money b. is caused by greedy companies c. is illegal and should not be done* d. keeps the musician or actor popular || Protecting Reputations Video This also includes cyberbullying. || **In schools, students and teachers should:** a. have the ability to do whatever they want online b. follow the Acceptable Use Policies of the school/district* c. look at other student’s e-mail if they have the password d. come up with rules with their friends for using technology || This also includes cyberbullying. || **Furniture and chairs for technology should b**e: a. the right height and size for using that technology* b. any size because it doesn’t matter to students c. bigger than the students to allow them to stretch d. soft and flexible so the students can be comfortable || This also includes cyberbullying. || **When dealing with strangers, online users should:** a. give personal information freely b. be cautious about giving information* c. provide passwords and credit information if asked d. not tell anyone about people they meet online || * correct answer
 * **Element of Digital Citizenship** || ** Description ** || **Quiz Responses: All of the responses, right or wrong, were comments by students. The correct answer has a** *
 * **Digital Etiquette:** //electronic standards of conduct or procedure// || Distinguishing inappropriate from appropriate behavior when we see it, but before people use technology they do not learn digital etiquette (i.e., appropriate conduct).
 * **Digital Communication:**
 * **Digital Literacy:** //process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.// || The future requires a focus on what technologies must be taught and how these technologies should be used. Learners must be taught how to learn in a digital society anytime, anywhere and as new technologies emerge, learners need to adapt quickly and appropriately. Information literacy skills are key to Digital Citizenship. || **The most appropriate use of technology in schools is to:**
 * **Digital Access:** //full electronic participation in society.// || Everyone needs to have fair access to technology in communities for Digital Citizenship and to enhance growth. || **Students with physical and/or learning disabilities:**
 * **Digital Commerce:** //electronic buying and selling of goods//. || Access to technology 24/7 means that users need to learn to be responsible consumers online. Users must distinguish legal from illegal online activities, legitimate sites versus illegitimate sites. || **Purchasing goods and services online is:**
 * **Digital Law:** //electronic responsibility for actions and deeds// Copyright and Fair Use. || Digital citizens need to understand law and ethics of technology within society, distinguish between theft and sharing, and understand copyright and fair use.
 * **Digital Rights & Responsibilities:** //those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world.// || Digital citizens have the right to privacy, free speech, etc. but as well as right there are responsibilities.
 * **Digital Health & Wellness:** //physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world.// || Users must understand physical and psychological issues and dangers of technology. Digital Citizenship includes a culture where technology users are taught how to protect themselves through education and training.
 * **Digital Security (self-protection):** //electronic precautions to guarantee safety.// || Users must learn how to protect themselves online through virus protection, backups of data, and surge control of our equipment. Video on Social Media Security

Cyberbullying
You have probably noticed that many of the Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship also include the epidemic of Cyberbullying. The access to technology and social media sites makes it very easy for users to abuse their privileges on the internet and bully their peers. Cyberbullying has subsequently been defined as "when technology, internet, cell phones or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person," [ [|National Crime Prevention Council] ]. Cyberbullying can be as simple as continuing to send e-mail to someone who has said they want no further contact with the sender, but it may also include threats, sexual remarks, pejorative labels, ganging up on victims by making them the subject of ridicule in forums, and posting false statements as fact aimed at humiliation. This is an area schools must address, however this topic often eclipses all other discussion pertaining to the other areas of Digital Citizenship. Please do not forget cyberbullying when you complete your activity, but also do not let it overshadow the rest of the elements. Video Cyberbullying: Educator Toolkit]

__Activity 2: What is your Digital Footprint?:[[image:http://connected.wiki.hoover.k12.al.us/file/view/digital_footprint.jpg/162189271/digital_footprint.jpg align="right"]]__
In order to help us teach others, we are going to begin by assessing ourselves to discover what is our impact on the digital world, what is our "Digital Footprint"? Using the Nine Elements and the expectations we have of ourselves online, you will create an interactive VoiceThread with your colleagues.VoiceThread Tutorials] Work in Groups of 4 or 5.


 * Step 1:**
 * 1) View the Protecting Reputations Video
 * 2) Create a Google Alert account. This will allow you to track references on keywords on a regular basis: this is not a perfect tool, but it is a helpful one. OR, if you do not want to regularly track, you can Google your name and see what comes up. Check out the Google images too. You might be surprised by what you find.


 * Step 2:** Elect a note taker among the members of your group and/or take notes for yourself. Together you will discuss and record:
 * 1) What does your digital footprint look like? What surprised you most?
 * 2) Why do you think instructing students about their digital footprint is important?
 * 3) Set this to the side for a moment... you will need it later.


 * Step 3:**
 * 1) Split up the Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship amongst the members of your group.
 * 2) Find and save an image that best represents the element(s) you have chosen. Use copyright free images **--->>>**** HERE IS MORE INFORMATION ON CREATIVE COMMONS******
 * 3) Elect one member to log into VoiceThread VoiceThread Tutorials]
 * 4) Email that member your image(s).
 * 5) The member using VoiceThread will then upload these pictures into the VoiceThread account. Put the images in the order you would like and share your slide show with your fellow members. (//Go to your "Publishing Options" and make sure your slide show is public and that anyone can comment on it. Select "Share" and "Get a Link". Copy and paste this link in an email to your group members. Making sure that the slide show is allowing everyone to view and comment).//
 * 6) Everyone can open the VoiceThread via their email link and comment on each page. Comments to consider:
 * //How does this image portray the element you have selected?//
 * //Why is this particular element important for students to understand and learn in the classroom?//
 * //What are some personal opinions and experiences that you can discuss in support of teaching this element?//
 * //How does this relate to your "Digital Footprint"?//
 * Step 4:**
 * 1) Post your Groups completed VoiceThread link (again, making sure it can be viewed by everyone and commented on), please post your link in the [|discussion forum].
 * 2) View other groups' VoiceThread creations and comment on at least three other groups' work.

__Last but not Least....Reflection:__
Teaching students to be Digital Citizens is a huge undertaking, but hopefully by approaching this task with the Nine Elements you will have a stronger perspective on where to focus your needs. Please consider having your staff and students assess their digital footprints and create their own VoiceThreads - it could spark a joint collaboration and conversation throughout your 1:1 school culture.


 * Take a moment before we end to answer some questions in reflection of our discussion today: CLICK HERE**

__Additional Resources of Interest:__
__[|Trillion Dollar Footprint Lesson]__ __Common Sense Media.org Video Channel__ __Youtube, Facebook, Texting, Rule of the Road Video__ __123 Digital Citizenship Wiki__ __Lesson Activity Example__ Youth Safety on a Living Internet Parent Contract for Digital Citizenship Student Contract for Digital Citizenship PBS.org Internet Academy Game 21 Things for Students [|DigiTeen Project] (Multinational group working on Digital Citizenship for Teenagers) [|DigiParent Project] (Branch from the DigiTeen Project for Parents) [|Net Family News] (Author Anne Collier was one of the Co-Chairs for the [|Online Safety Working Group]) [|Jason Ohler Website] (Author of Digital Community, Digital Citizen) [|Common Sense Media] (updated website with Digital Citizenship information) [|Digital Citizenship and Creative Content] (website sponsored by Microsoft) New South Wales Department of Education and Training [|Digital Citizenship Resource] (Australia) [|Cable in the Classroom] Digital Citizenship Resources

**Resources within this presentation:**
Digital Citizenship graphic adapted from Creative Common Share Alike Digital Citizenship SlideRocket Presentation revised from Mike Ribble, Ed.D's PowerPointNine Elements.[ From Digital Citizenship Today] YouTube Videos in this presentation: Go Figure: Online Safety Institute, What is Digital Citizenship?, Your Digital Footprint Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage. **