By: Shana TalleyImage: Tamritz.com

What do you mean, “digital citizenship”?

“Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate,

responsible technology use” Ribble (2014).

We are just kids. How can we be

responsible using technology?

It’s easy!

#1 There are

netiquette rules! **How to behave in cyberspace.**

According to the Boston Public Library (2001),

• Do not use your computer to cause harm to another person, verbally or emotionally.

• Avoid offending another person through email, chat, or discussion boards.

• If someone offends you, do not start an argument.

-Be the bigger person and move on.

• Keep flame wars under control at all times.

• Respect the privacy of others.

Know the Rules

#2

Watch out!!

There are fair use and copyright laws.

Fair UseAccording to Wikipedia (2014), “fair use is a doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without acquiring permission from the rights holders.”

Examples of fair use include- Acknowledgement to the original author.- Providing correct and legal citations to

the original author.- Legal use of the material at hand.

In other words, do not use another person’s work illegally!!!

“When teachers and students use the Internet, they have access to a wide variety of material -- much of which may be protected by copyright law,” Willard

(2002).

According to Wikipedia (2014), “copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, that grants the creator of an

original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, usually for a limited time, with the intention of enabling the creator of intellectual wealth (e.g. the photographer of a photograph or the author of a book) to receive compensation for their work

and be able to financially support themselves.”

TRANSLATION PLEASE!!!

If you see this symbol ©, you are not allowed to use it unless you have permission from the creator.

Copyright Laws

#3

Do not plagiarize!

Plagiarism- What is that?

**Plagarism is when you use someone else’s words and call them your own.**

“Internet-related cheating is rampant, but as opposed to crib notes or copying someone's paper during a test — practices kids know are wrong — many computer-savvy kids are unclear about what is and is not plagiarism,” Scholastic (2014)

Let’s discuss examples of plagarism…

*Plagiarism*A few examples….

• Copying and pasting other people’s work.• Not acknowledging the original author.

• Failing to get permission to use another person’s work.

• Rewording articles to “make them your own.”

Are you guilty???

Always be original or give credit when credit is due!

#4

Safety 1st

I’m just on the computer. What could possible be

unsafe about that?Just to name a few…

• Coming across inappropriate material.

• Giving out personal information to strangers.

• Accidentally installing spyware.

• Leaving your webcam on for others to hack into.

Let’s take a look at how we can keep ourselves safe while using electronic

devices and the internet.

Staying Safe!According to SafeKids.com (2013), here are a few key rules to follow to protect yourself

1. Do “not give out personal information.”

2. Tell your parents right away if you see inappropriate material.

3. “Never agree to get together with someone” you meet online.

4. Ask for permission “before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt our computer or mobile device or jeopardize my family’s privacy.”

One last look….• Don’t forget netiquette rules!

• Remember there are fair use and copyright laws.

• Do not plagiarize!

• Think before you act! Always be well aware of your actions while on the computer. Remember safety first!

Reference PageBoston Public Library. (2001). Netiquette for kids. Retrieved from

http://www.bpl.org/kids/learn/netiquette-for-kids/

Ribble, M. (2014). Digital citizenship: using technology appropriately. Retrieved from

http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Home_Page.html

SafeKids. (2013). Kids rules to online safety. Retrieved from

http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

Scholastic. (2014). 21st Century Cheating. Retrieved from

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/your-child-technology/21st-century-cheating

Starr, L. (2010). Copyrights and copying wrongs. Retrieved from

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr280a.shtml

Wikipedia. (2014). Fair Use. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use

Willard, N. (2002). Schools, the internet, and copyright law. Retrieved from

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech121.shtml