A presentation on why we should teach digital citizenship.

1. The Importance of Teaching
Digital Citizenship
Diana da Silva
EDIM 510
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2. Teaching Digital Citizenship
• Nine elements comprise Digital Citizenship
• We will focus on why we should teach:
– Digital Rights & Responsibilities
– Digital Health & Wellness
– Digital Etiquette
– Digital Security
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3. Why Teach Rights &
Responsibilities?
• Students need to know:
– The purpose of the Acceptable Use Policy
– How to use online material ethically
– How to properly cite works that belong to others
– How to identify threats and cyberbullying and
how to feel safe reporting these issues to an adult
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4. Why Teach Digital
Health & Wellness?
• Students need to know:
– The signs of internet addiction
– The importance of ergonomics
– Health conditions that may arise from constant
computer use
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5. Why Teach Digital Etiquette?
• Students need to know:
– How to behave online
– How to interact with others
– That cyberbullying is a serious offense
– How to keep e-mails short and to the point
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6. Why Teach Digital Security?
• Students need to know:
– How to protect their identities
– How to protect their passwords
– How to safely back up their data
– How to protect their computers and information
against viruses
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7. References
• Davis, V. (2008). Digiteen. Retrieved from http://digiteen.wikispaces.com/
• Kare_Products. (2009). “Correct way to sit”. Flickr. Retrieved from
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• Lmooty. (2009). “Online monitoring”. Flickr. Retrieved from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imooty/4102193159/
• Robinson, C. (2009). “Digital citizenship framework”. Flickr. Retrieved
from http://www.flickr.com/photos/crobi-blog/3406083840/
• Twaites, K. (2006). “Moving on up!” Flickr. Retrieved from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/krazykory/336626543/
• US Department of Education. (2012). “Ad at TEACH event with Microsoft
24.” Flickr. Retrieved from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/departmentofed/7070838251/
• Walker, R. (2011). “Sign in to Twitter”. Flickr. Retrieved from
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