Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Dr. Larry Magid, Ed.D Co-director ConnectSafely.org Founder SafeKids.com Technology Analyst CBS News 1

I-SAFE internet safety Online Safety Social Networking Digital Citizenship Cyberbullying Business teacher and Library Media Specialist collaborate to design the unit on Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship Students take Pre-assessment during keyboarding class LMS & Business teacher present two topics per class period (videos, ppt. and discussion); students take notes using graphic organizer Students choose one topic and develop Ppt. presentation, using template provided Students present finished Ppt. to the class Students take post-assessment Results are reviewed and discussed with the class Collaborating teachers discuss strengths and weaknesses of the unit.

What adults worry about Stranger danger Viewing inappropriate content Posting/sending inappropriate content Cyberbullying & harassment Privacy and reputation Online contributing to destructive, illegal or inappropriate behavior

I-Safe Unit 1.Students take Pre-assessment during keyboarding class 2.Present two topics per class period (videos, ppt. and discussion); students take notes 3.Students choose one topic and develop Ppt. presentation, using template provided 4.Students present finished Ppt. to the class 5.Students take post-assessment 6.Results are reviewed and discussed with the class

ONLINE SAFETY Four Types of Online Safety Physical: free from harm Psychological: free from being bullied or harassed Reputation/ Legal: free from consequences that could affect you the rest of your life Identity/ Property: free from someone taking your identity or property Ask students: How many of you have ever? (informal survey– take a count) -use IM or chat rooms? --use a social networking site? -have had someone act inappropriately with you? -had something posted about you? -had something you sent or posted forwarded to other people? -forwarded something you received? -chatted online with someone you never met? -felt unsafe online? -ever sent a text that was rude or mean? -trusted someone you only knew online? -would talk to an adult if something bad or weird happened online?

The ‘Net effect’ For the most part, the online world is pretty much like the “real world,” but there are a few special things to think about It can be permanent Stuff can be copied and pasted Lots of people can see it You don’t know for sure who’s seeing it AND Disinhibition: Lack of visual cues reduces empathy Source: adapted from danah boyd: Taken out of Context, 2008

“Stranger danger”

Who are you talking to? People may not be who they say they are If the conversation turns to sex or starts to get creepy, get out of there Never meet up with someone you first met online But if you must, take along a parent or a bunch of your friends and make sure it’s in a public place and let people know where you’re going

Never share the following information online with strangers (i. e Never share the following information online with strangers (i.e. anyone you haven’t met in person): Your real name Your address or city Your school Your age, grade or birthday Your gender Your cell phone or home phone numbers Your pictures or videos Anything you would be embarrassed about What happens if you post only some of this information? Can you be found and identified? YES

SOCIAL NETWORKING Learn to use the privacy tools Don’t post stuff that will get you in trouble now or in the future Be honest about your age There are good reasons that they ask what year you were born Tag responsibly Only invite “Friends” you know well

Privacy & Reputation Management

Protect your privacy It’s up to you to control what other people know about you If it’s private, don’t post it online – not even via email Anything can be copied, pasted and forwarded Once it’s posted, you can’t take it back

Social Networking: Ways to make sure you keep your personal life private: Don’t share your passwords, even with your best friend Use strong passwords, not easy ones to figure out Only invite friends who you have met in person – and choose them carefully. It’s ok not to “friend” someone Get to know the privacy settings and use them Don’t post any personal information

Social Networking: Here are some things you should never post: Your address or city Your school Your age, grade or birth year Your cell phone or home phone numbers Anything you would be embarrassed about Information or pictures about other people

Ask them to remove the information Don’t retaliate or get even Social Networking: What to do if someone posts inappropriate information about you [or others]. Save the evidence Ask them to remove the information Don’t retaliate or get even Report it to your parents or other adult Report it to the site administrator of the online site

Digital Citizenship: What does it mean to be a good citizen? The character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen: an award for good citizenship. www.dictionary.com A good citizen is Respectful of others Don’t steal someone’s property Help others Respect the privacy of others VID: Information Travels --2:51 (www.nsteens.org) VID: Profile Penalty – 2:46 (www.nsteens.org) PPT: Show Digital Citizenship PPT DISCUSSION

Digital Citizenship: What are some characteristics of a good DIGITAL citizen? Respect the rights and feelings of others Treat people the way you would like to be treated Respect the privacy of others Respect digital property rights Respect people’s digital space Stand up for people who are being harmed

Digital Citizenship: What are some poor choices in DIGITAL citizenship? Using someone else’s digital property without permission Using online information without giving credit (citing sources) Using some else’s password Copying or forwarding someone else’s message

How is Cyberbullying different than Bullying? Bullies can be invisible: Viral=moves rapidly Easy VID: The Cyber Bully-- 3:25 I Safe (B & W video) VID: Terrible Text 1:32 (www.nsteens.org) VID: You Can’t Take It Back 1:37 (www.nsteens.org) boy w/ sister bullied PPT: Show Cyberbullying PPT VID: Cyberbullying 2:19 VID: Christine Long –7:00 I-Safe DISCUSSION Post assessment in Keyboarding class  

Cyberbullying What are some types of Cyberbullying: Flaming: angry Harassment: bother, badger Belittling Impersonation Outing: reveal someone’s secret Trickery Exclusion Cyberstalking

Some everyday examples of Cyberbullying: Excluding Blackmailing Spreading rumors Threatening Stealing friends Damaging social relationships Breaking secrets Criticizing clothes & personalities

What should you do if Cyberbullied? Don't respond Don't retaliate Talk to someone you trust Adults and peers too Save the evidence Block the person who is bullying you Be civil Don't be a bully Be a friend, not a bystander 

Digital Citizenship: YOUR ONLINE DIGITAL FOOTPRINT reflects your online reputation and stays with you, sometimes forever. So…will you be dedicated to being a good Citizen?