Electronic Portfolios DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP & THE CREATION OF E-PORTFOLIOS

What is digital citizenship? Discussion In what ways do you use the internet? How can the internet be used in a positive and negative way? What does digital citizenship mean to you? Be a digital citizen by Xin Zhang Thoughts on what was in the video?

Digital Citizenship in our Lives Digital Citizenship comes into play in the following settings:  Commerce  Work  Education  Research  Everyday Life

Commerce  Buying  Selling  Advertising  Banking

Work  Communication  Networking  Jobs  Employment

Education  Online Learning  Knowledge  Projects  Online Learning Communities  Connecting with the World  Educational Blogging

Research  Research for Work  Research for Education  Research for Personal Use

Everyday Life  Communication with Family & Friends  Purchasing  Banking  Self-Help  Travel  Games  Sharing Media  Cooking  Fitness

How can you be a good digital citizen?  Etiquette  Access  Responsibility, Respect & Law  Using Internet Effectively  Communication  Private

Etiquette What is (n)etiquette? The polite and proper way to act when using the internet.  Proper posting of words, pictures & videos (yours and others)  Respecting other people’s opinions  Understanding the ways your words, pictures & videos may be perceived by others Story of teen from Alabama: Story of Justine Sacco (PR Executive) fired for tweet that read “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white.”

Access Access and use of…  Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIN)  Video/Picture Sharing (You Tube, Snap Chat, Drop Box, Flickr)  Various Device (Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Computers)  Websites

Responsibility, Respect & Law Do’s  Use information on the net with respect for copyright laws  Use other people’s pictures and videos with permission  Use other people’s opinions and words with proper citation  Protect your identity and personal information  Knowledge of internet security  Know your employers internet policies & when personal use of social media is acceptable Don’ts  Slander, spread hate, bully, gossip, spread rumours

Using the internet effectively  Knowing how and when to use the internet and digital devices in various settings:  Work  Personal  Education  Knowing how to effectively use search engines  Knowing the validity of internet information and websites  Know how to build a positive digital footprint for career purposes Activity – google your name…make sure you are leaving a positive trail!

Communication Anyway that we directly or indirectly communicate with other people via the internet.

Private Understanding your privacy and respecting other people’s privacy is your responsibility.  Understand the privacy setting on social media sites  Respecting the privacy of others when posting or reposting

Digital Footprints Ways that you could create a positive digital footprint:  Blogging  Sharing appropriate pictures and videos  E-Portfolios  Linkedin  Digital Projects  Positive Social Media Interactions  Make News – in the right way

E-Portfolios Formats: Wix Weebly Live Binders Word Press Career Cruising Sask Careers

Why have an e-portfolio?  To summarize and showcase your awards, achievements, volunteerism, education, work experience, skills, hobbies, interests, experiences, reference, etc.  To bring to a job interview  To send to potential employers  To create a positive online profile  To market yourself  To use for post-secondary job applications  To gain an advantage over others when looking for employment

How to Build an Online Portfolio How to build an online portfolio by Mediabistro -