What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital citizenship is understanding the rules and safety issues that need to be considered when using technology and the internet. It's important for users to understand the responsibilities and risks they will encounter in today's digital world.
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Why is Digital Citizenship Important in School?Students today have evermore exposure to technology and the internet. It is critical that they:
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Who is the website for and What does it have to Offer
This website has been designed primarily as a source for elementary students, but can also be used by their parents and teachers to help keep them informed about the importance and issues related to Digital Citizenship. I will include resources, information, videos and activities on 3 important aspects of becoming a responsible digital citizen:
Using online material ethically
Not using technology to cheat in school
Report abuses of technology
Accommodations for special needs students
Assistance in increasing access outside of school
Skype, IM, texting, blogs, Wikis, and social networking
(Ribble, 2011)
- Digital Rights and Responsibilities:
Using online material ethically
Not using technology to cheat in school
Report abuses of technology
- Digital Access
Accommodations for special needs students
Assistance in increasing access outside of school
- Digital Communication
Skype, IM, texting, blogs, Wikis, and social networking
(Ribble, 2011)
digitcitizen by Sharon O'Neill is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.