Digital CitizenshipLindsey Cunningham

Education and Technology

What is Digital Citizenship? Digital Citizenship is the principle of teaching appropriate and responsible

behavior for technology use.

Elements of Digital Citizenship

Access – full electronic participation in society Commerce – electronic buying and selling of goods Communication – electronic exchange of information Literacy – the process of teaching and learning about technology Etiquette – electronic standards of conduct or procedure Law – electronic responsibility for actions and deeds Rights & Responsibilities – freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world Health & Wellness – physical and psychological well-being in a digital world Security – electronic precautions to guarantee safety

The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Communication=Netiquette

Rules of Netiquette:1. Remember the Human2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you

follow in real life3. Know where you are in cyberspace4. Respect other people’s time and communication5. Make yourself look good online6. Share expert knowledge7. Help keep flame wars under control8. Respect other people’s privacy9. Don’t abuse your power10. Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes

Copyright & Fair UseWhat is Copyright?

Copyright is the ability for an author or creator to control

how their work is used.

What is Fair Use?

Fair use is a legal concept that allows the reproduction of copyrighted material for certain purposes without obtaining permission and

without paying a fee.

Copyright & Fair UseWhat Does Copyright

Protect?1. The right to make copies of the

work.2. The right to sell or otherwise

distribute copies of the work.3. The right to prepare new works

based on the protected work.4. The right to perform the

protected work in public.

Materials (cited) that can be used under fair use:

1. Chapter from a book2. Article from a periodical or

newspaper3. Short story, essay, or poem4. Charts, graphs, diagrams,

cartoon or picture drawings5. Music6. Broadcast programs

Copyright & Fair Use Tips for Teacher and Students

Guidelines for Students:When producing projects, students may use

portions of copyrighted work.

Guidelines for Teachers:Teachers may use portions of copyrighted

material for teaching purposes.

PlagiarismDefinition:

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. 

Types of Plagiarism:Intentional

Unintentional

Ways to Prevent PlagiarismEducate students on

why plagiarism occurs!

Educate students on the different types of plagiarism!

Educate students on plagiarism prevention techniques!

General Safety Tips for the Web1. Take Security Measures2. Proceed with Caution3. Beware of E-mail4. Social Network Safety5. Child Safety6. Heavy Consideration of Passwords7. Lock Your Computer8. Protect Your Wireless Network9. Protect Against Identity Theft

10.Set Safety Guidelines for Your Family

Safety Tips for Children on the Web Keep personal information private (name, address, phone number) Avoid chat rooms Avoid opening e-mails from people you do not know Tell your parents of any uncomfortable e-mails or messages. Do not believe everything that people tell you Avoid buying or trading merchandise without parent’s permission.

Safety Tips for Teenagers on the Web Keep personal information private (name, address, phone number) Avoid chat rooms Avoid opening e-mails from people you do not know Tell your parents of any uncomfortable e-mails or messages. Do not believe everything that people tell you Avoid buying or trading merchandise without parent’s permission. Avoid sending your picture to someone you do not know Ignore obscene material

References (2011, January 28) Copyright and Fair Use in the UMUC

Online or Face-to-Face Classroom. Retrieved from http://www.UMUC.edu/library/copy.shtml

(2011, June 30) Netiquette Home Page. Retrieved from http://www.albion.com/netiquette

(2011, June 30) A Teacher’s Guide to Fair Use and Copyright. Retrieved from http://home.earthlink.net/~cnew/research.htm

(2011, June 30) Educational Tips on Plagiarism Prevention. Retrieved from http:///www.plagiarism.org

(2011, June 30) Think Before You Post!!! Know the Dangers. Retrieved from http://www.qcc.mass.edu/safety

(2011, June 30) Web Safety Tips: Online Tips for You and Your Family. Retrieved from http://www.websafetytips.com