1. Digital Citizenship Myranda Tasciotti Jesse Jones Tyler Stevens Ellie Garner

2. What is Digital Citizenship?  The appropriate way to use technology and acting ethically and safely while using the internet. Student Learning and Academic Performance Access: Equitable access to latest technologies Communication: Open and productive online exchanges of information Literacy: Understanding when and how to use digital technologies School Environment and Student Behavior Security: Actions to ensure personal safety and privacy Rights and Responsibilities: Personal rights, freedoms, and restrictions Etiquette: Appropriate conduct when using technology. Student Life Outside of the School Environment Commerce: Fair and honest business practives online Health and Wellness: Understanding issues of personal health and well-being Law: Using technology legally and understanding legal restrictions Figure 3.5 in the textbook

3. More About Digital Citizenship  Digital Citizenship is taught to students when they are asked to use computers and other technologies. This teaches students how to use them productively and safely.  As citizens, we have rights and freedoms but we must be aware of the dangers and responsibilities that go along with technology use.  “A person’s writing, photos, or graphic designs, when posted online, are subject to copyright protection” (textbook). This means you may not download copyrightable items or take other people’s work and use it as your own.

4. Digital Citizenship in Schools  Digital Citizenship is now an important part of school curriculum.  Teachers are required to teach their students about correct and appropriate technology use.  One of the main topics that teachers must cover is plagiarism and how to correctly cite sources.  It is important that teachers stay positive when teaching students how to be responsible

6. Video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrd0fWX2SIk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrd0fWX2SIk

7. Resources  www.digitalpassport.org www.digitalpassport.org  Google images  Transforming Learning with New Technologies