Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers and technology leaders understand what students should know to use technology appropriately. But Digital Citizenship is more that just a teaching tool, it is a way to prepare students for a society full of technology. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology. The issue is more than what the users do not know but instead what is considered appropriate technology usage.

1. Digital Etiquette - electronic standards of conduct or procedure
2. Digital Communication - electronic exchange of information
3. Digital Literacy - process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology
4. Digital Access - full electronic participation in society
5. Digital Commerce - electronic buying and selling of goods
6. Digital Law - electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
7. Digital Rights & Responsibilities - those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
8. Digital Health & Wellness - physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world
9. Digital Security (self-protection) - electronic precautions to guarantee safety.

citizen - "a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a larger state or collective and who shares in the rights and responsibilities afforded all members of that collective"

a citizen both works for and benefits from a larger society.

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 Unit 4 Internet Safety Lesson Plans

1st - 2nd Grade - Traveling in Cyberspace

2nd - 3rd Grade - Getting Parent Permission

4th - 5th Grade - Private Information

6th Grade-  Digital Security (self-protection) - electronic precautions to guarantee safety
                   Digital Etiquette - electronic standards of conduct or procedure
                   Digital Communication - electronic exchange of information

 Lesson 1-  Jo Cool Jo Fool
                  Student page  http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/special_initiatives/games/joecool_joefool/Start.html
                  Teacher page-  http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/games/jocool_jofool/teachers.cfm
 Lesson 2-  Cyber bullying http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/uploads/GuideAct2.pdf (Guided Lesson #7)
 Lesson 3-  Message Misinterpretation

7th Grade- Digital Security (self-protection) - electronic precautions to guarantee safety
                 Digital Communication - electronic exchange of information
                 Digital Rights & Responsibilities - those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world

 Lesson 1-  Appropriate or Inappropriate Use?
 Lesson 2-  Digital Compass http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/uploads/GuideAct2.pdf (Foundational lesson #2)
 Lesson 3- Savvy Online Talk

8th Grade- Digital Security (self-protection) - electronic precautions to guarantee safety
                Digital Commerce - electronic buying and selling of goods
                Digital Law - electronic responsibility for actions and deeds

 Lesson 1- Digital Drivers License Exam http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/uploads/GuideAct2.pdf (foundational lesson #4)
 Lesson 2- What does it mean to be a digital citizen? Foundational Lesson #5
 Lesson 3-  Digital Plagiarism (Rights and Responsibilities) guided Lesson #8
 Lesson 4- Purchasing Items Online Guided Lesson #11

Additional Middle School Resources from SafeSocialNetworking.com)
                  Digital Security - Anonymity, Privacy, Photos
                  CyberBulling - What is it, How To Report Abuse

Using the premise of "Bebo.com," (an online community similar to MySpace or Facebook) students watch videos relating to digital security and cyberbullying.  Teachers can choose which videos are appropriate for content integration and discussion. Topics:

• Basic Safety Information
• Managing Privacy Settings
• Why Privacy Matters
• Are You Anonymous
• Photos: Think Before You Post
• Uploading Content: Safety Guidelines
• Mobile Safety (Cellphones)
• Respecting the Online Community
• Bullying: Don't Do It
• Beat Bullying: a Poem
• Bullying: How to Report Abuse

Video Site

Teacher Lesson Resources

CyberBullying Resources  

High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Informal conversations on District web security & Acceptable Use by Assistant Director for Instructional Technology and Impact of Technology in Job Market by Education to Careers Program

  Additional Resources

Internet Safety Curriculums

Be a Safe Surfer http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/MinorES/techsafety.htm An Internet Safety WebQuest

Cable in the Classroom Digital Ethics http://www.ciconline.org/digitalethics   Curriculum that teaches ethical, courteous, and productive behavior while using digital media.  Included are resources on plagiarism, copyright, and using digital media productively.

Center for Media Literacy http://www.medialit.org/   Provides educational resources to develop skills needed to live fully in the 21st century media culture.

Chatdanger http://www.chatdanger.com/ The Chatdanger website has been created to inform young people about the potential dangers and ways of keeping safe in interactive areas online, such as chatrooms, instant messenger, online games and email, and also via mobile phones. The aim of the site is very much to inform and empower users of these services, so they can use these services safely, and not at all to discourage people from using these services.

Cybercitizenship.org http://www.cybercitizenship.org/index.html Provides approaches for teaching children about "Cyber Ethics." This site also includes sets of links for adults and children to gain a better understanding of the Internet.

CyberSmart! http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/home/   The CyberSmart! Curriculum is non-sequential and is easily integrated, in part or in full. Organized in five units, each teaching an important facet of Internet use, it consists of 65 original standards-based lesson plans with Activity Sheets. The number of lessons per grade increases as students' reading and critical thinking skills develop.

GetNetWise http://www.getnetwise.org/   GetNetWise is a user empowerment campaign and Web site designed to give Internet users a user-friendly, easy-to-find, online resource that can be found on the most popular entry points to the Internet, as well as on many of the most popular Web sites. GetNetWise offers tips, tutorials and other interactive tools.

Internet Safety (ppt) PowerPoint created by Judy Spegal on Internet Safety.  Includes a pledge for kids.

i-Safe http://www.isafe.org/   i-SAFE provides age-appropriate K-12 curriculum to schools in all 50 states free of charge. The curriculum is a dynamic interactive program designed to educate and empower the student. Each lesson includes Activity Pages and Discussion for the class. The high school curriculum is a video Webcast hosted by teens on either VHS or DVD format. Some of the lessons taught by i-SAFE are: Cyber Citizenship, Personal Safety, Cyber Security, Intellectual Property, Cyber Bullying, and Predator Identification

Kidz Privacy http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/   Educates kids, parents, and businesses about the privacy rights of children online.  Site provided by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Media Awareness Network on Chat Rooms http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/wa_teachers/safe_passage_teachers/chatrooms_safety_t.cfm   discusses the chat room environment and related safety and privacy issues.

Play it Safe Online (ppt) From i-Safe.  PowerPoint slideshow with dangers of giving personal information online.

Sample Chat (doc) Students look for mistakes chatters have made in revealing personal information online.

Resources for Kids

Cyberethics for Kids http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/kidinternet.htm   Site by the U.S. Department of Justice's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section. It provides adults, children and teens information on how to use the Internet safely and responsibly.

Internet Safety Tips for Kids http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PageServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=208   From the Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Just for Kidz http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/kidz.htm   Educates kids about their privacy rights of online.  Site provided by the US Federal Trade Commission.

NetSmartz Kidz http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexFL.htm   Games and activities for kids to learn about Internet safety and have fun at the same time

Resources for Teens

Cyberethics for Kids http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/kidinternet.htm   Site by the U.S. Department of Justice's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section. It provides adults, children and teens information on how to use the Internet safely and responsibly.

Internet Safety Tips for Teens http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PageServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=207   From the Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Just for Kidz http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/kidz.htm   Educates kids about their privacy rights of online.  Site provided by the US Federal Trade Commission.

NetSmartz Teens http://www.netsmartz.org/netteens.htm   Watch teens share their own “Real-Life Stories” about issues affecting them on the Internet such as cyberbullying, online enticement, and giving out too much personal information.

X-Block http://xblock.isafe.org/   Part of the i-Safe website, X-Block is a place for teens to hang out, share their online experiences and learn more about Internet safety.

Resources for Educators

Cable in the Classroom's Media Smart for Teachers http://www.ciconline.org/mediasmartteachers   Explore these links to get an overview of the key concepts of media literacy, digital ethics, and online safety, along with ideas for using those concepts with your students.

Cybercrime.gov http://www.cybercrime.gov/   Site by the U.S. Department of Justice. It contains information, and up-to-date news about cyber crimes.

Cyberethics for Kids http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/kidinternet.htm   Site by the U.S. Department of Justice's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section. It provides adults, children and teens information on how to use the Internet safely and responsibly.

i-Safe for Educator http://www.isafe.org/channels/?ch=ed   Resources and online training for teacher to implement the i-Safe curriculum

Kidz Privacy for Teachers http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/teachers.htm   Educates teachers about the privacy rights of children online.  Site provided by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Netsmartz for Educators http://www.netsmartz.org/educators.htm   This page is designed to show educators and administrators how to use NetSmartz interactive materials in their classrooms, accumulate more information about Internet safety and technology, and take steps to bring their classrooms into the 21st century.

Resources for Parents

A Safety Net For The Internet: A Parent's Guide http://www.nypl.org/legal/safety.cfm Created by the New York Public Library, this site offers links and resources for helping parents protect their children online.

Cable in the Classroom's Media Smarts for Parents http://www.ciconline.org/mediasmartparents Cable in the Classroom has developed a variety of resources for parents to use to educate themselves and teach their children how to evaluate media messages, practice digital ethics, and stay safe in the digital world.

Cybercrime.gov http://www.cybercrime.gov/   Site by the U.S. Department of Justice. It contains information, and up-to-date news about cyber crimes.

Cyberethics for Kids http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/kidinternet.htm   Site by the U.S. Department of Justice's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section. It provides adults, children and teens information on how to use the Internet safely and responsibly.

Get NetWise Tools for Families http://kids.getnetwise.org/tools/   provides a database of tools that parents can employ on their home computers to guidetheir children to safe and rewarding online experiences.

Internet Privacy and Safety Information for Parents http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alscresources/forlibrarians/internettech/internetprivacysafety.htm   From the Association for Library Service to Children

Internet Safety for Parents (ppt) Created by Oldham County Schools, this powerpoint contains valuable information for parents on helping keep their kids safe on the Internet.

i-Safe for Parents http://www.isafe.org/channels/?ch=op   Parents can be the key to safe and rewarding online experiences for the whole family. i-SAFE helps educate parents about hazards in cyberspace, and gives them opportunities to spread this valuable information within their communities.

Kidz Privacy for Parents http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/adults.htm   Educates parents about the privacy rights of children online.  Site provided by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Netsmartz for Parents http://www.netsmartz.org/netparents.htm   NetSmartz provides on- and offline learning activities for parents to facilitate discussions with their children and teens about Internet safety. Visit "Parent FAQ" to learn more about how and why parents should use NetSmartz.

The Parents' Guide to Internet Safety (pdf) Published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

The Parents' Guide to the Information Superhighway (pdf)  Describes the advantages and risks of getting children online. This site is co-published by The Children's Partnership, National PTA, and National Urban League.

Other Internet Safety Activities

Be a Safe Surfer http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/MinorES/techsafety.htm   An Internet Safety WebQuest

Educational Games http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/games/index.cfm   From the Media Awareness Network, these games are grouped by age and teach students how to be safe Internet users and media consumers.

Elmer the Safety Elephant http://www.elmer.ca/splash_flash.html  This Canadian site uses Elmer the Elephant to teach kids about safety through activities and games.

Interactive Safety Quizzes http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PageServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=714 Child Safety quizzes from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

KidsCom Jr. http://www.kidscomjr.com/games/safety/safety.html Games and Tips for Internet Safety and Good Manners

Surf Swell Island http://disney.go.com/surfswell/index.html   Help Mickey and the gang with their adventures in Internet safety.