Digital citizenship

What is digital citizenship? The practice of navigating the digital world safely, responsibly, and ethically (https://www.commonsense.org/edu cation/digital-citizenship)

Why is digital citizenship important? Students have more internet access now than ever. Statistics of technology use for communication continues to increase. 95% of teens have access to a smartphone (http://www.pewinternet.org/2018/05/31/teens-social-media-technology- 2018/) 45% of teens claim they are online constantly throughout the day Jefferson County Schools’ students now have access to a laptop computer through the 1:1 rollout. Parents must view a short video about the rollout and expectations. It can be found on the county webpage.

cyberbullying Cyberbulling is bullying that take place using a tech device (https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html) Cyberbullying is covered under Tennessee law. Those laws can be found at https://www.stopbullying.gov/laws/tennessee/index.html Cyberbullying is also against school policy located on page 21 of the student handbook. If you or someone you know is being bullied, please report it to a school official.

Top 10 things to think about before you post 1: Ask yourself would you say it in real life? 2: Are your posts vain and narcissistic? 3: TMI? 4: Are you posting every detail of your life? 5: Keep your relationship details to yourself. 6: Is it a “cryptic cliffhanger?” (“No one understands”.) 7: Are your posts all complaining? 8: Curate your photos like a museum. 9: Check your privacy settings! 10: Post smart (www.commonsense.org)

The 9 p’s of digital citizenship 1: Passwords-Make a secure password for your accounts. 2: Private information-protect your private information such as address, phone number, email, etc. 3: Personal information-choose wisely who you share any personal information with daily. 4: Photographs-be aware that private information can show up in photos such as a street sign or license plate. 5: Property-make sure you understand what sources you have permission to share.

The 9 p’s of digital citizenship 6: Permission-Know how to get permission to use certain works or how to cite it 7: Protection-Be aware what viruses, phishing, malware, ransomware, and identity theft are. 8: Professionalism-Understand professionalism, netiquette, cultural taboos and disconnects. 9: Personal brand-Know how to use your voice and how you want to be perceived (https://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-citizenship-need-to-know- vicki-davis).

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