Digital Citizenship

1. How Can I Teach This in My Classroom?

1.1. Games (through various websites)

1.2. Analogies/ PSA's

1.3. Role Playing

1.4. Guest Speakers/ RCMP/ Police Talks

1.5. Curriculum Programs (ex- Scope and Sequence for Grades K-12, powered by Common Sense Digital Citizenship Curriculum)

1.6. School Wide Programs/ Mandates

2. Building Awareness

2.1. Cyber bullying is (in many cases) illegal- especially when it concerns the transfer of images without author permission.

2.2. We no longer consume media; rather, we are all creators of media, and we consequently change and shape it.

2.3. Technology advances rapidly and it is very difficult to stay 'on top' of new trends; therefore, mastering digital citizenry is key for maximum use of the web while also keeping students safe.

3. Where Can We Seek Help From?

3.1. RCMP

3.2. Internet Childhood Exploitation (ICE) units in Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, and Medicine Hat.

3.3. Parents/Guardians

4. Ethics

4.1. Identity

4.2. Privacy

4.3. Ownership

4.4. Trustworthiness

4.5. Participation

5. What Can Be Compromised?

5.1. Mobile Information/ Number

5.2. Banking and Finance

5.3. Social Network Profiles

5.4. Email Accounts

5.5. Online Gaming/Entertainment

5.6. Downloads/ File Sharing

5.7. Online Shopping

6. What Is Our Responsibility As Teachers?

6.1. in loco parentis

6.1.1. We have the responsibility and legal obligation to act as loving, kind, unofficial guardians of children when their parents are not there.

6.2. To teach digital literacy to students so that they practice safe online habits and become good digital citizens.

6.3. To provide safe websites and links for students to use so that they avoid the many pitfalls and dangers of the open web.

6.4. To practice what we preach: as teachers, we need to model good digital practices for our students. For example, we should not be on our phones during school hours. More positively, we can should use filtering apps on YouTube to avoid advertisements that distract students.