Remember to Be Effective, Thoughtful, and Ethical Digital Creators

A good digital citizen uses digital tools effectively, thoughtfully, and ethically as digital creators.  Always follow the expectations and guidelines set by your teachers as you blog, create a video, develop an online portfolio, complete research for a class assignment, and anything you create and share online.

To understand the importance of digital content creation, consider these points from the eLearning Industry:

• Know the difference between being a digital consumer and a digital creator.

• Students own what they create.

• Students use the same skills in digital creation as they do with manual creation.  How they create has changed because of technology.

• The audience is much larger because of technology.

• There are new responsibilities with digital creation.  Students should understand about digital citizenship.

• Students must be prepared to live and work in a digital world - the 21st century.

Understanding Artificial Intelligence: 

Grades K-2: 

• Video - What is Artificial Intelligence for Kids 

Discussion: What is AI? What are some examples of AI technology at home and school? 

Grades 3-6:

• Video - The Internet: How Search Works 

• Video - What is Machine Learning?

Discussion: What is an algorithm? Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence. Can you give some examples of machine learning that can be found at school and at home? In what ways has machine learning had a positive impact on society? 

Grades 7-9: 

• Video - What even is an algorithm? 

• Video - What is Machine Learning?

Discussion: What is an algorithm? How does your social media seem to know what you like? Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence. In what ways will machine learning have a positive impact on society? 

Grades 10-12:  

• Video - Why AI Matters 

• Video - Ethics and AI: Equal Access and Algorithmic Bias 

Discussion: In what ways are you already using AI technologies? Give examples of ways AI may impact society in the future. Discuss both the positive and negative impacts of AI. What can be done to decrease bias in AI and ensure equal access? 

Digital Citizenship Review: 

• Think about everything you have learned so far this week. What can you do to be an amazing digital citizen and an innovative digital creator? 

Questions to consider: 

• • What kinds of Internet tools can be used to create something for class?

  • If you wanted to show what you learned, what could you use to present your knowledge to your class?

  • If your teacher asks you to research a topic of study, what important detail should NEVER be forgotten?

  • What can a student do to protect their created work online?  Who owns it if it is published online?

  • What personal safety issues should be considered when sharing student work online?