Digital+Citizenship

Mary Ellen

==** Professional development in regards to digital citizenship is not going to be a top priority in many districts due to the economic pinch. Here are a couple sites that may be helpful if you choose to tackle this very important subject. **==

**Digital Literacy-CyberSmart - tons of info as well as curriculum and lesson plans. (Mary Ellen) **
==[|Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum for Grades K-5] - resources with complete units planned to introduce students to thinking critially and making informed decisions when working on the interent. (Sara)==

==[|Educate Parents About Cyberbullying and Online Relationships] - We can educate children in school but they need support at home too! This website provides handouts for parents so they can learn how to educate their children at home. (Sara)==

==[|Digital Citizenship Wiki] - created by iste (where we get NETS) with resources for different grade levels to introduce digital citizenship to students in appropriate ways for their age. (Sara)==

=**//__Here are the NETS STandard we are striving to achieve!__//** (Kelly)= 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

[|Teaching Student Digital Literacy YouTube Video] great way to introduce digital literacy to learners (Meghan)

[|Pinterest Digital Literacies] several links. you need to be a member of Pinterest. If you need an invite let me know :) (Meghan)

= [|DC and IPADS] : Great resource for activities involving students to be self aware of digital citizenship. (Maggie)=

[|BrainPOP video on cyberbullying]: Great video and additional resources for upper elementary grades through through middle school. (Darcie)

[|Cyberbullying Toolkit]: Many resources to use with students from the elementary grades up through high school. (Darcie)

[|Character Education Resources]: A whole host of information that include materials to work through anger management, conflict resolution, character building, and bullying/cyberbullying. (Darcie)