7 TH GRADE

Write1 Assignment 7th WHAT IS “DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP”? Steps: A. You will research to find out what it is. I have included the resources on these slides since some of them were blocked or wouldn’t open… B. You will answer the question with at least 1 well-written paragraph. Minimum = 5 to 7 sentences.

Decide to Produce A Beautiful Work Product with POLISH  PANACHE  PIZZAZ

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Digital Citizenship means that kids appreciate their responsibility for their content as well as their actions when using the Internet, cell phones, and other digital media. All of us need to develop and practice safe, legal, and ethical behaviors in the digital media age. Digital Citizenship programs involve educational tools and a basic curriculum for kids, parents, and teachers.

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RESPECT YOURSELF Select names and images that portray you in a positive light. Do not post any information that would not want your mother, grand parent or employer to see. Leave blank, questions about your relationships, experimentation with drugs and sexual activities or preferences. Apply ethical approaches like: I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate, I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will consider what personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation or relationships I post. I will not be obscene. es.com/The+Digital+Citize n

m/The+Digital+Citizen Protect yourself. Think about the information you are posting, what will it mean to an outsider viewing it? What will it mean without the prior information your audience (friends, blog subscribers, twitter followers etc) may have? Don't publish a schedule of your activities Set the privacy settings on your tools to control access to your updates, posts or profile. Be sure of the facts you post. Remember this adage: “Send in haste, repent at leisure” Its easy to send an or post a message in a moment of passion, but once sent or posted its almost impossible to delete. Think before you post. Use ethical approaches like: I will ensure that the information, images and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources. And finally: If you are meeting some one you have met online in the real world, discuss it with people you trust, parents, friends, teachers etc and NEVER meet them alone.

aces.com/The+Digital+Ci tizen Respect Others If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing. Don't forwarded it, don't visit it don't condone it. Teach and talk about real relationships. Use statements and ethical guidelines like: I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to flame, bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites, I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.

aces.com/The+Digital+Ci tizen Protect Others. Have a policy of zero tolerance for unacceptable behavior, Report abuse. Don't forward or pass on unacceptable material – delete it. Stop the trail at your trash can. Consider the other persons feelings and act accordingly. Use statements like this - I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; and not visiting sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate.

aces.com/The+Digital+Ci tizen Respect Intellectual Property Honoring intellectual property is not hard and requires little more than common courtesy, like: Cite the source of images and information Give credit when credit is due. Ask permission before you use them Link to websites rather than downloading and reposting Share your own materials Request permission to use resources. Suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media etc. Validate information. Use and abide by the fair use rules.

com/The+Digital+Citizen Protect Intellectual Property PIRACY is THEFT! There are alternatives. The creative commons licensing agreements have made available millions of images, masses of media, libraries of books that are available accessible and free. It is worth considering, when you publish your works, using the creative commons license. Creative commons is a license or statement of use that encourages people to share. Under the creative commons license you can use set the level of rights a user has to your intellectual property. Visit to find out more. I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software. I will purchase, license and register all software. I will purchase my music and media, and refrain from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses. I will act with integrity. I will not illegally file-share on Bittorrent, Limewire, Kazaa, etc.

Digital Etiquette Digital Etiquette or netiquette is a basic set of rules you should follow to make the internet a better place for other people and yourself. When you instant message, chat, or someone over the internet, that person can't tell if your just joking because they can't see your face. Don't say stuff over the internet that can be taken the wrong way or can hurt someones feelings. To practice good etiquette, or netiquette as its sometimes called, is simple:- treat people how you wish to be treated: with courtesy and respect. People know these rules but most of the time don't follow them while on the internet. The internet takes over some peoples lives and people can get brain washed so easily when on the computer. Hacking other computers, using bad language, downloading illegally, and plagiarism are examples of having bad or no etiquette when it comes to the internet. - Etiquette is a set of rules dealing with exterior form. Definition: Adults who have a responsible digital behavior make a role model for students of all ages. Many Students watch how others use technology and assume if others can use it in that manner, so can they. Few rules have been enforced in using new technology so many people are unsure how to use technology devices today.Hacking other computersusing bad languagedownloading illegally plagiarism l+Etiquette#toc3

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Overall Quality of Work Product A.Polish – develop highly, finish, refine, perfect, make flawless, give impeccable attention to quality B.Pizzaz - Flair, distinction, style, elegance, elan, enthusiasm C.Panache – flamboyance, confidence, attractiveness, daring, style

Use normal paragraph and essay style if you’re not sure how to write your response: Level 1Topic/Introduction Sentence Level 2Subtopic, Reason, Detail, Example, etc. Level 2 Subtopic, Reason, Detail, Example, etc. Level 2 Subtopic, Reason, Detail, Example, etc. Level 1Summary/Closing Sentence

Grading Your Citizenship Project Writing 2Correctly Written Paragraphs + 10 points Content 6Correct Ideas, Details, and Examples+ 6 points CONVENTIONS+ 2 points POLISH, PIZZAZ, PANACHE+ 2 points REQUIRED TO EARN 80% (B-)16 POINTS TO EARN 90% (A-) YOU MUST EARN 18 POINTS TO EARN100% (A+) YOU MUST EARN 20 POINTS