written by Kristen Harms/ posted by Elegan Kramer
Knowing how to follow the norms of an online community is important because it's part of being a good digital citizen. A digital citizen is someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. That means you get the rewards of being online -- like seeing cool videos and playing fun games -- without the negatives like people being mean or disrespectful to the community. (Commonsense.org)
Digital Footprint | Your digital footprint is all the stuff you leave behind as you use the Internet. Comments on social media, Skype calls, app use and email records- it's part of your online history and can potentially be seen by other people, or tracked in a database. | Video |
Media Balance | Media balance is when you reflect on the different feelings and emotions that arise when you engage in activities that involve digital media (streaming TV shows, playing online games, and so on). | Video |
Cyberbullying | Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. | Video |
Online Privacy | The definition of online privacy is the level of privacy protection an individual has while connected to the Internet. | Video |
Communication | Digital communication, collaboration and participation looks at the way in which you interact with others. It focuses on how you work with people, join in and connect through digital means. | Video |
News & Media | News and media is information that is posted on the internet or other media sources. You will demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate, and use information effectively, find credible and trustworthy sources, and give proper credit. | Video |
Literacy | Digital literacy means having the skills you need to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices. | Video |
What is one area you and your child can focus on this week?
