TEACHING DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

Digital Citizenship

Here are 9 tips from Vicki Davis, author of Reinventing Writing, on teaching digital citizenship in the classroom. These are her so-called “9 Ps” of proactive learning:

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Here are 9 tips from Vicki Davis, author of Reinventing Writing, on teaching digital citizenship in the classroom. These are her so-called “9 Ps” of proactive learning:

3. Personal information: This refers to information that cannot be used to identify you (such as your favorite food) but that students should still be careful who they share it with. 4. Photographs: Students must be aware that their private details (such as license plates) may appear in photos, and they should cover these details or avoid posting the photos altogether. They should also learn how to turn off geotagging features.

8. Professionalism: Students should learn about online grammar and etiquette, and understand how their personal social lives might interact with their professional goals down the line. Are they able to work out problems maturely when they arise? 9. Personal brand: It’s a good idea for students to learn to develop their voice and make a choice about how they wish to portray themselves online. They will create a digital footprint and profile that will be almost impossible to erase later. They should be careful what they share.

5. Property: It’s important for students to understand copyright and Creative comments. They should be taught that they have to respect others’ intellectual property, and cite the photo or other material properly if they use it. 6. Permission: Students should know how to get permission for materials or work they intend to use, and they should know how to cite it properly.

7. Protection: It’s also crucial for students to understand what viruses, malware, phishing, and more are. See this Genially about Cybersecurity to learn more:

1. Passwords: Students need to learn how to create a secure password. They should know to never use the same passwords for other sites as they use for their online banking and email. They should have a secure app where they keep their password information. 2. Private Information: This includes any information that could be used to identify a person. Students need to know how to protect critical details such as their address, email, and phone number.