Digital CitizenshipUsing Technology Appropriately

Mrs. HughesSchool Library Media Specialist

Adapted from:Harris, Julie. “Digital Citizenship.” Rochester Hills High School. Rochester Hills, MI. 2010. Web. Jan 2012.

What do you think digital citizenship

means?

Are you a good digital citizen? Not sure? Let’s find out. Take

the anonymous survey at

SurveyBuilder

Group discussion

Divide into groups of 4-5 students Each group will receive 3-4 scenarios Choose a group reader to read the scenarios Let each person in the group give their

uninterrupted opinion Decide which of the right/wrong questions

apply to each scenario Choose a reader to present to the class Choose one scenario to read and share with

the class

Right and Wrong QuestionsThe “Golden Rule” question: How would you feel if others did the same thing to you that you did to them?

The “Reflection” question: What you do on the Internet reflects back on you. What do your online actions say about what you are?

The “Check Inside” question: Check inside yourself. How does that make you feel when you think about it? What does your conscience tell you? Are you OK with you actions or do they make you uncomfortable.

The “Front page” question: If your actions were reported on the front page of the newspaper and its web site, what would people think? How would the fact that everyone knew about it make you feel?

“Is There a Rule?” question: Is there a law, rule, or policy about it? Laws and rules are made to protect your rights, so if there is a law or rule about it, what would happen if there wasn’t?

The “Trusted Adult” question: What would an adult who is important in your life (maybe parents?) think of what you did?

The “If Everybody Did It” question: What would happen if everyone chose to do the same thing you did?

The “Face to Face” question: Would you want to say what was said on the Internet to someone’s face instead?

The “Gandhi” Question: Mohandas Gandhi became a great leader known worldwide for helping the nation of India become independent from Great Britain in 1944. How? He took a stand for what he believed was right, and thousands of people joined him and chose to protest peacefully without causing any war, battles, or violence of any kind. Following Gandhi’s example, does your online behavior follow high moral standards? For example, if you used the Internet to help you speak out about something you believed in…

1. Would what you posted be ethically and morally right?2. Could it start a fight or some kind of violent act?3. Would your actions serve as a model for others to follow like Gandhi’s did?

Questions adapted from: Willard, Nancy. “I Can’t See You-You Can’t See Me. How the Use of Information and Communication Technologies Can Impact Responsible Behavior.” Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, 2004. Web. 24 Jan. 2012.

9 Lessons on Digital CitizenshipThis online course is based on

Mike Ribble’s “Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship.” As you work your way through the lessons, you will begin to think critically about your online behavior. Within each of the nine topics there are links to videos, interactive games, and informative articles. Click on all of the links and read or participate in all of the activities; then, complete the assignment. All assignments are linked through Edline.

If you have any problems or questions along the way, please email Mrs. Hughes.

Mike Ribble’s Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship1. Digital Access:   full electronic participation in society2. Digital Commerce:   electronic buying and selling of goods 3. Digital Communication:   electronic exchange of information4. Digital Literacy:   process of teaching and learning about technology and the use

of technology5. Digital Etiquette:   electronic standards of conduct or procedure6. Digital Law:   electronic responsibility for actions and deeds 7. Digital Rights & Responsibilities:   those freedoms extended to everyone in a

digital world8. Digital Health & Wellness:   physical and psychological well-being in a digital

technology world9. Digital Security (self-protection):   electronic precautions to guarantee safety

#1 Digital Access: What is It?

“Digital Access:   full electronic participation in society. Technology users need to be aware of and support electronic access for all to create a foundation for Digital Citizenship. Digital exclusion of any kind does not enhance the growth of users in an electronic society. All people should have fair access to technology no matter who they are.  Places or organizations with limited connectivity need to be addressed as well.  To become productive citizens, we need to be committed to equal digital access” (Ribble).

#1 Digital Access

Video: “What is the Digital Divide?” The Digital Divide Optional: The Digital Divide

This map represents the number of broadband providers. Click on it to view more broadband maps.

Assignment 1: What! No Internet?Provide thoughtful answers to the following questions:1. “The Digital Divide” by Patricia Smith compares the

lack of high-speed Internet in rural areas with the lack of electricity in those areas in the 1930s. Do you think that Internet access is now or will ever become as important to daily life as electricity?

2. Would you consider living in a place without high-speed Internet service? Why or why not.

3. Contribute two potential solutions to bring access to technology to more people by an individual, the government, an organization, business, etc.

Click here to submit your answers.

#2 Digital Commerce: What is It

“Digital Commerce:   electronic buying and selling of goods.

Technology users need to understand that a large share of market economy is being done electronically. Legitimate and legal exchanges are occurring, but the buyer or seller need to be aware of the issues associated with it. The mainstream availability of Internet purchases of toys, clothing, cars, food, etc. has become commonplace to many users. At the same time, an equal amount of goods and services which are in conflict with the laws or morals of some countries are surfacing (which might include activities such as illegal downloading, pornography, and gambling). Users need to learn about how to be effective consumers in a new digital economy” (Ribble). 

#2 Digital Commerce Online Shopping Tips: eCommerce and You Video: “Secure Web Sites: How Do You Know?” What is Spyware Game: “Beware of Spyware: Learn the Clues” Game: “Spam Scam Slam” Online Auction Sites: There’s More Than Just eBay Warning! What to Watch Out For… Game: “Online Lineup” Game: “Action Auction”

Assignment 2: Smart Online Shopping

You’re ready for new electronics, but first you need to do research. Keep track of the following questions and submit them through Edline when the assignment is complete.1. Choose a product to purchase: cell phone, digital camera, eReader,

netbook, printer, or television.2. Research your product using two of the following: Consumer Research,

c|net, Epinions, bizrate3. List two to three features you want your product to have?4. Name three models that have the desired features.5. Provide the rating for the models (ex.: number of stars or percentage).6. How about price? Choose one of the following to search for the specific

model you want: Shopper, Nextag, PriceGrabber, mySimon, DealTime, Shopzilla.

7. What was the highest price, lowest price, and average price?8. Which model seems like the best choice for you?

Click here to submit your answers.

#3 Digital Communication: What is It?

“Digital Communication:   electronic exchange of information.

One of the significant changes within the digital revolution is a person’s ability to communicate with other people. In the 19th century, forms of communication were limited. In the 21st century, communication options have exploded to offer a wide variety of choices (e.g., e-mail, cellular phones, instant messaging).  The expanding digital communication options have changed everything because people are able to keep in constant communication with anyone else. Now everyone has the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with anyone from anywhere and anytime. Unfortunately, many users have not been taught how to make appropriate decisions when faced with so many different digital communication options” (Ribble).

#3 Digital Communication Cell Phone Safety Video: “Txtng & Driving: It Can Wait” Email Safety Spam, Phishing, and Spoofing 12 Things You Should Know about Faceb

ook Timeline Video: “Everyone Knows Your Name” Video: “Bulletin Board” Video: “Do You Send It?” Texas Sexting Laws How to Video Chat with Skype or

Google Chat

Assignment 3: Digital Communication

Write a personal response to either the "Bulletin Board" video or the "Everybody Knows Your Name“ video. The minimum length of your response is five sentences.

If you're stuck, think about the following: How did the video make you feel or what did it make you think

about? How do you feel about sharing your personal information on a

social site where others can see it? What happens if you change your mind about something you

posted? What should people take into consideration when posting info

about themselves?

Click here to submit your answer

#4: Digital Literacy: What is It

“Digital Literacy:   process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.

While schools have made great progress in the area of technology infusion, much remains to be done. A renewed focus must be made on what technologies must be taught as well as how it should be used. New technologies are finding their way into the work place that are not being used in schools (e.g., videoconferencing, online sharing spaces such as wikis). In addition, workers in many different occupations need immediate information (just-in-time information). This process requires sophisticated searching and processing skills (i.e., information literacy). Learners must be taught how to learn in a digital society. In other words, learners must be taught to learn anything, anytime, anywhere.  Business, military, and medicine are excellent examples of how technology is being used differently in the 21st century. As new technologies emerge, learners need to learn how to use that technology quickly and appropriately. Digital Citizenship involves educating people in a new way— these individuals need a high degree of information literacy skills” (Ribble).

#4 Digital Literacy

Where can you go to learn about new technology? Try eHow Electronics and ExtremeTech

Search Engine Tips Four Nets for Better Searching Credible Sources Count!

Assignment 4: Digital Literacy

Below are two search engine activities that will time how fast you can find information using Google or Yahoo. You can do both activities, but you only have to report on one. Once you have completed the activity, click on the link at the bottom and enter the following:

Which one did you do: The Legoland Search or The  Kermit Search?

What words did you enter first in your search? Did you find the answer with your first search? If you did the Legoland search, what are the first names of

the 3 model builders? If you did the Kermit Search, where was Kermit speaking?

If you found the correct answer, what was your time according to the minutes on the clock once you clicked stop?

Are you ready? Choose one and begin! The Legoland search The Kermit search

Click her to submit your information

#5: Digital Etiquette: What is It

“Digital Etiquette:   electronic standards of conduct or procedure.

Technology users often see this area as one of the most pressing problems when dealing with Digital Citizenship. We recognize inappropriate behavior when we see it, but before people use technology they do not learn digital etiquette (i.e., appropriate conduct).   Many people feel uncomfortable talking to others about their digital etiquette.  Often rules and regulations are created or the technology is simply banned to stop inappropriate use. It is not enough to create rules and policy, we must teach everyone to become responsible digital citizens in this new society.” (Ribble).

#5 Digital Etiquette What is Digital Etiquette Definition of netiquette Definition of flaming Video: Cell Phone Etiquette Texas Cell Phone Laws What is Cyberbullying Video: “Talent Show” Video: “Kitchen”Cyberbully Quiz

Assignment 5: Digital Etiquette Click on the picture below to take a quiz that will test your knowledge on digital etiquette! Do the “Classic Quiz.”

Don’t forget to print your results.

#6: Digital Law: What is It

“Digital Law:   electronic responsibility for actions and deeds.

Digital law deals with the ethics of technology within a society. Unethical use manifests itself in form of theft and/or crime. Ethical use manifests itself in the form of abiding by the laws of society. Users need to understand that stealing or causing damage to other people’s work, identity, or property online is a crime. There are certain rules of society that users need to be aware in a ethical society. These laws apply to anyone who works or plays online. Hacking into others information, downloading illegal music, plagiarizing, creating destructive worms, viruses or creating Trojan Horses, sending spam, or stealing anyone’s identify or property is unethical.” (Ribble).

#6 Digital Law What is Digital Law? What is Malware (read the article and watch the video) Dealing with spam Game: “The Case of the Cyber Criminal”

#6 Digital Law P2P File Sharing Video: “Piracy: It’s a Crime” Video: “Fighting Music Piracy” Recording Industry Association of America FAQ

s Read the following sections: What is RIAA’s official stance on digital

music piracy? What is the Scope of the Problem? How much money does the music industry

lose from piracy? Is it still illegal to download music on P2P

sites like LimeWire, BitTorrent, and Ares? Motion Picture Association of America: Content

Protection FAQs Video: “Creative Commons” Optional Game: “P2P” Optional Activity: Make Your Own Music

#6 Digital Law: Where to Find Media You Can Use

Sites for Finding Files with a Creative Commons

License: http://search.creativecommons.org/

Image Collections:http://www.sxc.hu/http://morguefile.com/archive/http://pdphoto.org/http://www.openphoto.net/http://www.everystockphoto.com/

http://www.picfindr.com/http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

Audio Collections:http://www.freesound.org/browse/http://soundbible.com/http://freemusicarchive.org/

http://opsound.org/http://turbulence.org/soundtransit/search

/http://www.pdsounds.org/http://www.archive.org/

Video Collections:

http://vimeo.com/

http://www.archive.org/details/opensource_movies

Assignment 6: Scenario Responses for Digital Law

You have a friend who gets all her music from the Internet. You ask her what Web site she goes to, and she replies it’s the free file-sharing site called BearShare.

Knowing what you know now about file-sharing sites, what can you tell him about it? Write a short paragraph and give at least two facts.

Submit your answer here

7# Digital Rights and Responsibilities: What It?“Digital Rights & Responsibilities:   those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world.

Just as in the American Constitution where there is a Bill of Rights, there is a basic set of rights extended to every digital citizen. Digital citizens have the right to privacy, free speech, etc. Basic digital rights must be addressed, discussed, and understood in the digital world.  With these rights also come responsibilities as well.  Users must help define how the technology is to be used in an appropriate manner.  In a digital society these two areas must work together for everyone to be productive” (Ribble).

7# Digital Rights and Responsibilities Acceptable Use Policy ________School Video: Plagiarism: Don’t Do It Video: Avoiding Plagiarism Video: Copyright Perspectives Game: “You Quote It. You Note It” Digital Respect: What is It? Video: “You Can’t Take it Back” Quiz: “Do You Have a Digital Drama”

Assignment 7: Digital Rights and Responsibilities Discussion

For this assignment, you will post a response to one of the following questions:

1) At the end of the video, “You Can’t Take it Back,” the guy makes a comment, “I wish I never saw that stupid site.” Describe why you think he said that and what he must be feeling. You will post your comment to a blog. Your post must be original (not a repeat of what someone else posted), or a response to someone’s post. Provide at least five descriptive sentences. Click here to submit your answer.

2) On the Website, “Digital Disrespect: What is It?” the very first section under “3 Questions to Ask Yourself” there is a sentence at the end of the paragraph that says, “opt out and call it out when you see it.” What kinds of behaviors would YOU choose to opt out of? What exactly would you choose to say if you decide to “call it out” when you saw someone else doing it? Write at least five descriptive sentences. Click here to submit your answer.

#8: Digital Health and Wellness

“Digital Health & Wellness:   physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world.

Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed in a new technological world.  Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent such as Internet addiction.  Users need to be taught that there inherent dangers of technology. Digital Citizenship includes a culture where technology users are taught how to protect themselves through education and training” (Ribble).

#8: Digital Health and Wellness

Computer Ergonomics - Prevent Pain (read the article and watch the video)

Computer Ergonomic Tips Socially Wired Video: “Internet Addiction”

Assignment 8: Digital Health and Wellness

For one 24-hour period, write down every activity you do and the amount of time you spend doing it. Click here to submit your activity log.

Why do you think it’s important to maintain some

balance of activities in your life?

# 9: Digital Security: What is It?

“Digital Security (self-protection):   electronic precautions to guarantee safety.

“In any society, there are individuals who steal, deface, or disrupt other people. The same is true for the digital community. It is not enough to trust other members in the community for our own safety. In our own homes, we put locks on our doors and fire alarms in our houses to provide some level of protection. The same must be true for the digital security. We need to have virus protection, backups of data, and surge control of our equipment. As responsible citizens, we must protect our information from outside forces that might cause disruption or harm” (Ribble).

# 9: Digital Security“Digital Security (self-protection):   electronic precautions to guarantee safety.

In any society, there are individuals who steal, deface, or disrupt other people. The same is true for the digital community. It is not enough to trust other members in the community for our own safety. In our own homes, we put locks on our doors and fire alarms in our houses to provide some level of protection. The same must be true for the digital security. We need to have virus protection, backups of data, and surge control of our equipment. As responsible citizens, we must protect our information from outside forces that might cause disruption or harm” (Ribble).

# 9: Digital Security How to Recognize Phishing Video: “How to Spot a Scam emial” Phishing Scams: Avoid the Bait” Video: “Tracking Teresa” Facebook Privacy Settings Video: “Beware of What You Share” Video: “Digital Dating Abuse” Malware Cookies: Leaving a Trail on the Web Check Your Password—Is it Strong? Try any of the following sites to see what personal information is

available to anyone about your family: www.spokeo.com, www.peoplesmart.com, www.peoplefinders.com, www.whitepages.com, www.anywho.com, www.ussearch.com, www.intelius.com, or www.zabasearch.com.

Assignment 9: Digital Security QuizReady or not, it’s time to test your what you have learned from reading the digital security articles, watching the videos, and playing the games.

Click here to take the quiz.

Don’t forget to print your results!

#10: AssessmentYou’re almost done! It is time to reflect on what you have learned. Provide at least two descriptive sentences to the following questions:

1. The most surprising thing I learned was…2. Two things I will do differently now that I

have completed the assignment are…3. What I liked best about this lesson was…4. What I liked least about this lesson was…5. If I could change this lesson in any way I

would…

Click here to submit your answers.