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Click the link below to read an article about what students need to know about digital citizenship:

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-citizenship-need-to-know-vicki-davis

After reading the article, use the following questions as discussion points with your student(s).

Activity #1:

This activity can be used to discuss your student's digital footprint. We have included discussion points after each question to help guide your conversation.

• True or False - You have a digital footprint.

Discussion: everyone has a digital footprint! A digital footprint is the information you leave behind when you go online. It isn’t just about social media, although social media is part of it. Even when you do a Google search, you leave information behind about yourself. Have you ever noticed that the advertisements that show up on your Facebook page reflect your recent google searches? THAT is because of your digital footprint!

• True or False - The things you post online are temporary, not permanent.

Discussion: Once you put it online, it is online forever! Even if you think you delete a post, the record of it is still there. This goes for Snapchat too!

• True or False - The things you post online can have long term consequences on your life.

Discussion: Yes! What you post online can impact your future!

• True or False - Posting things online can be helpful to your future.

Discussion: Yes! Blog! Run your own website! Be an activist! Create a Professional Learning Network! Have kids brainstorm ways to have a positive online presence.

• True or False - You can get in trouble at school for things posted outside of the school day.

Discussion: Yes! Online behavior that impacts students at school can be punishable at school. Have a discussion about how the device and email are for educational purposes.

• True or False - You can get arrested for something you say about someone else on social media.

Discussion: Yes! Verbal threats are punishable.

• True or False - It is legal for a college/employer to look at online posts or do a Google search on potential students.

Discussion: Yes! It is legal. 27% of college admission officers search social media to find out more about candidates. 80% of employers Google search their candidates before they even invite them in for an interview.

• True or False - What other people post about you can affect my future.

Discussion: Yes! When it is attached to your name, it becomes part of you digital footprint. What can you do about this? What does this teach you about how to treat others online?

• True or False - You feel safe conversing online with people you don’t know.

Discussion: Nothing is really anonymous - always know your security settings.

• True or False - You have personally witnessed online bullying.

Discussion: If you witness online bullying, please talk to an adult that you trust. Do not participate in the conversation.

This next activity focuses on safety, appropriate use at school, and good decision-making.

Pose these True or False statements to your student and discuss answers together:

• I use social media on a regular basis.
• If my grandma saw my profile pic, I would be embarrassed.
• I know what the security settings on my social media account are.
• I can go several hours without checking my social media account.
• I think hacking into someone else’s phone/device/account is a funny prank.
• I don’t see a problem with breaking up with somebody or fighting online or on text.
• It’s hard to focus on homework because I like to play games, surf the web, or chat online.
• I know all of my “friends” on social media in real life.
• I have posted something online, regretted it, and later tried to erase it.
• I have been hurt or embarrassed by something someone else posted about me online.

Read this article by Al Juliani and think about which of the 7 ways resonates most with you.

7 Ways to Use Technology With a Purpose

Common Sense Media is a great resource for parents, students, and teachers. You can sign up as a parent and receive newsletters and information on helping students navigate the world of media and technology.

Click this link to view the most popular questions (and answers from Common Sense Media) about internet safety for teens. Click and read through any of the questions/answers that interest you:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety/age/teens

tips for students

11 Tips for Students to Manage Their Digital Footprint

The amazing mind reader:

Did you know:

The Did You Know? videos are updated each year and offer a glimpse at how much technology has changed and continues to change.