Digital Citizenship

I find the Common Sense Media Curriculum to be helpful in teaching my students about digital citizenship.  Here are a few examples I plan to use in my classroom…

1.  Video showing how to search for information online-

There are short 2-3 minute video clips featuring kids using technology.  Topics range from searching online to cyberbullying.  I plan to use the video about a boy who is interested in searching for baseball pitchers online and the process he goes through to find relevant details.  This would be especially helpful during our research unit in writing.

2.  Preventing identity thief online-

One lesson discusses how to stay safe on the Internet by identifying personal information vs. private information.  Students learn that private information should not be shared to protect from online identity theft.  Students can complete a chart in which they have to decide which examples are personal information, such as the name of a pet, and which information is private, such as a home address. 

3. Post the technology care poster-

This poster shows 5 ways to be responsible when using technology (don’t get it wet, share with others, be gentle, turn it off when not in use, and carry it with two hands).  It serves a great visual to remind students how to care for technology.  I am getting this printed pronto!