1. Digital Citizenship

2. Digital Citizenship
It is a term that describes how a person should act using digital technology. Also it is been defined as the ability to participate in society online.

3. What makes a website trustworthy?

4. Be skeptic
Don’t be fooled by a cool or professional website
Ask yourself the point of view of the website
What are they trying to get me to believe?
What opinions or ideas are missing?
Investigate the source
Find out who published the information
Follow the rule of “3”: compare three sources of information
Always check the facts you find

5. TV shows, movies, online videos
Copyrights
The exclusive right to reproduce or sell a work created by an individual(s).
TV shows, movies, online videos
Sound recordings and musical compositions
Lectures, articles, books
Video games, computer software
Plays, musicals

6. Copyrights
Sharing music and copyrighted material online is illegal and should not be done.
When using copyrighted material from the internet ask permission from the author or at least cite the source.

7. Digital Footprint
A digital footprint is the data trail left by the interactions in a digital environment; including the use of mobile phone, the World Wide Web, the internet and other connected devices. Digital Footprints provide data on what has been performed in the digital environment.

8. Passwords
Tips to create a strong password:
Use at least five characters
Use combinations of letters(uppercase and lower case), numbers, and symbols
Do not use any private information
Don’t use a password that is easy to guess like your nickname

9. Block the person who is cyberbullying.
Don’t respond to and don’t forward cyberbullying messages.
Keep evidence of cyberbullying. Record the dates, times, and descriptions of instances when cyberbullying has occurred. Save and print screenshots, s, and text messages. Use this evidence to report cyberbullying to web and cell phone service providers.
Block the person who is cyberbullying.

10. Report Cyberbullying to School
Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers
Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement
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11. Tricks and Scams Online
Recognizing cyber tricks, scams, and phishing:
Giving something for free – Free offers usually are not free, especially if the offer needs your personal information
Asking for your personal information
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12. Follow the Acceptable Use Policies of the school and district.
At School
Follow the Acceptable Use Policies of the school and district.

13. Etiquette
Keep Them Short - You want to keep your s short. Long s can look intimidating. Write your s straight to the point.
2. Don't Reply All - Only reply to the people who really need to read your .   
3. Avoid Forwarding Chains - They might be funny or interesting to you, but maybe not to everyone in your contact list.

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4.Format it Correctly - Make sure the is formatted correctly. Not everyone can receive formatted rich HTML s, so if you're in doubt, it might be better to be safe than sorry and send plain text s only. 5.Write a Useful Subject Line - It's the first line the receiver will see. So, don't leave it blank, make sure it correctly describes the 's content, and keep it short.

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6.Avoid Viruses and Scams - It's also very important to keep up-to-date with antivirus and scamming software, so you decrease the risk of spamming your contact list with worms and viruses. 7. Proofread Everything - Before you send out any , take another look. Make sure the receiver is correct, so you're not sending the to the wrong person. It's best to make checking your a habit - it doesn't take long, and can help you prevent any communication mistakes.

16. Online citizenship Guidelines
Treat people online as if you are in person. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Be respectful and polite to anyone you meet.
Think before you post. Protect your reputation.
Don’t’ be a bully. Don’t attack or disrespect anyone by swearing, insulting, harassing, or calling names.
Learn the rules of different communities online and follow them.

17. Sources
report/index.html#Report%20Cyberbullying%20to%20Online%20Service%20Prov iders dfs/class-2-manage-your-digital-footprint.pdf dfs/class-3-identify-tricks-and-scams-online.pdf