Pat Bohnet Education Technology Consultant Central Alberta Regional Consortium All information in this presentation has been vetted and approved for use. Consent must be received from the presenter for use of these materials.

1. Develop an understanding of Digital Citizenship 2. Understand why Digital Citizenship is important in Education in a 21 st Century 3. Develop an understanding of all elements of Digital Citizenship 4. Leave today with a vision of what you can do to better use and plan for technology in your classroom and school!

The information in this presentation has been created and researched by Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey author of “Digital Citizenship in Schools” and founder of the website “Digital Citizenship: Using Technology Appropriately”

“It is the proper and correct actions that should be taken by those using digital technology... “ “Digital Citizenship: Students demonstrate personal development to be life long learners because they are aware of the human, cultural and social issues related to technology and they practise ethical and legal digital behaviour.” ISTE in National Technology Education Standards

At Leading and Learning 2009, Dr. Phil McRae has suggested, are we following citizenship practices and applying them to a digital environment? Rather than debate the definition, we will look at the context.

Digital AccessDigital Commerce Digital CommunicationDigital Literacy Digital EtiquetteDigital Law Digital Rights and Digital Health and ResponsibilitiesWellness Digital Security

“Full electronic participation in society.” All people should have fair access to technology no matter who they are. Does everyone in your school have equal opportunities as far as technology use is concerned? Do all students have the opportunity to be involved in a digital society?

Finland: The federal government offers free high-speed internet access to all citizens! Do 1-1 laptop projects put other students at a disadvantage in their own schools?

“The buying and selling of goods online.” Users need to learn about how to be effective consumers in a new digital economy. So what does this have to do with students & school? Are students aware of the opportunities and problems associated with purchasing items using technology? Should they be more aware? How many students have itunes accounts? Play in virtual worlds like Habbo? Ebay? Flikr Creative Commons Uploaded on September 12, 2007 by richardmasonerSeptember 12, 2007richardmasoner

“The electronic exchange of information.” Unfortunately, many users have not been taught how to make appropriate decisions when faced with so many different digital communication options. Do I use , cell phone, and instant messaging technologies appropriately when communicating with others? What rules, options and etiquette do students need to be aware of when using digital communication technologies? Flikr Creative Commons Uploaded on February 19, 2008 by silly_a1804February 19, 2008silly_a1804

“The capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it.” Learners must be taught how to learn in a digital society. Should technology be used to access information to learn new concepts? How can students use digital technologies to take best advantage of the educational opportunities available to them?

But how can we become a digitally literate society if these technologies and applications that students use as part of their social structures, are forced to be left at the door of their school before enter? Why? Fear??? Creative Commons - Uploaded on June 16, 2008by anarchosynJune 16, 2008anarchosyn

“The standards of conduct expected by other digital technology users.” It is not enough to create rules and policy, we must teach everyone to become responsible digital citizens in this new society. Are students aware of others when they use technology? Do students realize how their use of technology affects others? Flikr Creative Commons Uploaded on July 27, 2009 by Rockefeller Center at DartmouthJuly 27, 2009Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth

How do we as educators interact? Share content? And Use technologies in our own lives outside of school? ATA provides a workshop for teachers! Media Awareness Network: Provides a serious of 5 workshops with resources along with A number of other activities! Central Alberta Regional Consortium Webinars! Register Now!

“The legal rights and restrictions governing technology use.” Users need to understand that stealing or causing damage to other people’s work, identity, or property online is a crime. Are students using technology the way it was intended? Are students infringing on others’ rights by the way they use technology? Should students using digital technologies be accountable for how they use digital technologies? Flikr Creative Commons Uploaded on May 22, 2008 by darrenjsylvesterMay 22, 2008darrenjsylvester

RESOURCES US allows for Fair Use – Very specific Resources at: Canadian Fair Dealings at: Canadian Copyright Law information at: FOIP and Patriot Act / Privacy Commisioner report from JTC in spring 2Learn Net Know How at: (to be updates)

“The privileges and freedoms extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them.” Users must help define how the technology is to be used in an appropriate manner. What rights and responsibilities do students have in a digital society? How do we make students more aware of their rights and responsibilities when using digital technologies?

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This website provides legal cases of copyright infringement and decisions made! Listen to Larry Lessig (copyright lawyer and creator of Creative Commons) on creativity at TED.com! g_says_the_law_is_strangling_creativity.html

“Physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world” Users need to be taught that there inherent dangers of technology. How can students be physically affected by technology? Are students aware of the physical dangers that can accompany the use of digital technology? Flikr Creative Commons Uploaded on October 17, 2007 by KaeruOctober 17, 2007Kaeru

“Electronic precautions to guarantee safety.” As responsible citizens, we must protect our information from outside forces that might cause disruption or harm. How do students protect their technology in a digital society? How can students be taught to protect themselves and their equipment from harm? Photo from Flikr Creative Commons Uploaded on July 5, 2005 by cjelliJuly 5, 2005cjelli

Ribble and Bailey provide numerous examples, exercises, templates, exemplars for discussion with staff, parents and students along with guided exemplars to develop policies in your schools and jurisdictions! A must resource for all! Quiz on the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship: Enter QUIZ Enter QUIZ ( Brought to you by ProProf Quiz School at Media Awareness Network: This website provides legal cases of copyright infringement and decisions made! Tech & Learning Kindergarten Copyright By Rosemary Shaw, September 1, 2003

Michael Geist – Expert on copyright and fair dealings in Canada (Recommended by Alec Couros) View Cached Webinars: Digital Legislation with Tara Haykowsky (Education Lawyer) FOIP/Patriot Act with Pat Bohnet Copyright with Pat Bohnet Viewed at: ve.html ve.html Patrick Bohnet Twitter: patrickbohnet Phone: