Introduction to Digital Citizenship

1. Digital
Citizenship
Eden M

2. Digital Citizenship:
The norms of
appropriate,
responsible behavior
with regard to
technology use.

3. What can I do to be
a good digital
citizen?

4. 5 Personal Responsibilities of
Digital Citizenship
1. Remember the “Golden
Rule”.
2. Don’t Spread Gossip
3. Keep Private
Information Private
4. Stand up to
Cyberbullying
5. Think about the Future

5. Remember the “Golden Rule”-
Netiquette
● The traditional “Golden Rule” is as
true online as it is in real life:
Treat people the way you hope to be
treated.
● There’s no place for name-calling on
the Web. It’s ok to report abusive
behavior.
● Even though other people don’t use
manners online, you can.

6. Don’t Spread Gossip
● Make sure your children know how to
discern whether information online
is true or false, and teach them to be
skeptical of what they read online.
● Let children know that passing on
false information is as bad as telling
a lie, even if your son or daughter did
so unknowingly.
● Gossip can destroy a person’s
reputation, and it isn’t something you
should take lightly.

7. Another social networking sight great for
gossiping is Instagram. Post an innocent
picture and watch a rumor start and spread like
wildfire.
Basic Terms
1. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.
Projected:
Instagram
Parent Guide
Some are
under 13 and
the numbers
are rising.

8. Snapchat
Our Audience
Snapchat is intended for people who are at least 13 years old. Persons under the age of 13
are prohibited from creating Snapchat accounts.
We do, however, offer a limited-functionality version of Snapchat, called
“Snapkidz,” for children under the age of 13.

9. As if no one liesabout
theirageon the
internet.
What do people have to say about it?

10. Keep Private Information Private-
Internet Safety
● Responsible digital citizens don’t share
private information on Facebook or
anywhere else. Remind them that the
information they share online not only
affects them but could affect their
entire family.
Facebook Safety Video

11. Protect your privacy:
● Keep your personal details private. Use a nickname instead of your
real name and always ask your parents before giving out your name,
address or phone number online.
● Do not share your username or password with anyone.
● Think before you post. Once posted, it can be difficult to remove.
● Do not post things that you don't want others to know about or that
you wouldn’t say to their face.
● Be respectful of other people’s content that you post or share. For
example, a photo that your friend took is their property, not yours.

12. According to The Social Age
Study by knowthenet.org.uk,
approximately 59% of children
have already used a social
network by the time they are 10.
We for sure can’t protect them
from everything in the world, but
that doesn’t mean we have to allow
them access to all of it either.

13. Cyberbullying
● Cyberbullying has become one of the most pervasive
problems facing kids and teens online today. For adults, it can
be hard to see when cyberbullying is happening. Kids are
more likely to see the abuse, because it’s happening within
their social network. If students see cyberbullying occurring on
Facebook or anywhere else online, they should tell a member
of the school faculty.

14. Think about the Future-
Digital footprint
● One of the great things about being online is the
ability to share videos and photos with your friends
and seeing their response.
● Everything you post online combines to make your
digital footprint.
Remember that what you share with your friends may
also be viewed by people you don’t know. And once it’s
online, it could be there forever.

15. Think before you Post!

16. ● http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Kids/Get%20the%20facts/Digital%20footprint.aspx
● http://www.slideshare.net/courosa/understanding-digital-citizenship-updated-march-14
● http://instagram.com/about/legal/terms/
● http://mashable.com/2013/06/24/snapchat-kidz/
● https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/curriculum/k-5
● http://www.knowthenet.org.uk/articles/kids-not-equipped-coming-digital-age-nine
● http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diana-graber/3-reasons-why-social-media-age-restrictions-
matter_b_5935924.html
● http://www.centerfordigitaldemocracy.org/sites/default/files/CDDCOPPAParentguideJune2013.pdf
● https://fbcdn-dragon-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t39.2178-
6/851546_230534240467708_1179351266_n.pdf
● http://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/instagram_guide.pdf
● http://youtu.be/vx9YD8oAZ4o
● http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/tech-ed/responsibilities-that-come-with-digital-citizenship/
● http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/04/18/5-tips-for-teaching-digital-citizenship-in-the-elementary-
classroom.aspx
● http://www.reputation.com/reputationwatch/articles/top-five-tips-help-your-child-become-
responsible-digital-citizen
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