Digital Media: Digital media refers to electronic devices and media platforms such as computers, cell phones, digital video, social networking sites, the Internet, video games, and virtual worlds that allow users to create, communicate, and interact with one another or with the device or application itself.
Media Balance: Media balance is the use of media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.).
Habit: A habit is something we do automatically without thinking repeatedly.
Unplug: To unplug is engaging in activities that don't involve using devices, apps, or the internet.
Digital addiction: Digital addiction is a type of addiction characterized by a dependence on the use of digital technologies such as cell phones and computers.
To lead and assist others in building positive digital experiences
To recognize that our actions have consequences to others
To participate in a manner for the common good
Digital Access: full electronic participation in society.
Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods
Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information.
Digital Literacy: process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.
Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure
Digital Law: electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
Digital Rights & Responsibilities: those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
Digital Health & Wellness: physical & psychological well-being in a digital technology world
Digital Security (self-protection): electronic precautions to guarantee safety.
Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life
People can save what is said online
Only say what you’d be willing to say in person
Don’t be stalk worthy
Kids should tell an adult if they are in an uncomfortable situation
Know where your kids are going (URL)
Don’t open things from people you do not know
Don’t show obvious signs of where you live, etc.
Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook are NOT secure, even when private
Keep the computer in a open area of the house
Use common sense!
Internet pen pal: A person you right back and forth with
Responsible digital citizen: a person who is kind safe and appropriate on the internet.
Instant Messaging: sending a message through the internet that sends instantly.
Reputation: how people think of you.
be safe don't share information.
Digital Citizen: “Digital citizens are PK-12 learners who proactively approach their digital access, participation, and associated rights, accountability and opportunities with empathy, ethics, and a sense of individual, social and civic responsibility.
think, don't send things others send to you unless they saw so .
Hacker: A hacker is a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
Spyware: Spyware is software that secretly lets someone else get information from your computing device without permission.
Settings: Settings are an option that enables users to set document properties such as privacy, sharing, and access.
Security Patch: A security patch is an update, generally to the operating system, that adds new or improved security measures.
Virus: A virus is a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
Password recommendation: A password recommendation is eight characters in combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Pop-up ad: A pop-up ad is an advertisement that appears on the screen while a web page loads or after it has loaded.
Personal information: Personal information is information that can personally identify someone, such as their name, email address or billing information, or other data which can be reasonably linked to such information.
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be safe on the Internet
be a good digital citizen
understand online and email etiquette
be polite while communicating with others on the Internet
Credit card fraud: Credit card fraud is the unauthorized use of a credit card.
Scam: A scam is an attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information.
Personal identity theft: Personal identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud.
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be safe on the Internet
respect others' privacy
protect myself from identity theft, scams, and hoaxes
Personal identifiers: These identifiers are personal information about yourself that others can use without your consent or knowledge to steal your identity.
Dossier: A dossier is a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject
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be safe on the Internet
be a good digital citizen
respect others' privacy
Bullying: Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual and involves an imbalance of power.
Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.
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bulling and cyberbullying are both very harmful.
Digital citizen: A digital citizen is one who uses the internet regularly and effectively.
Podcast: A podcast is a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or portable media player.
Screencast: A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture.
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be safe online and don't share info. Don't go to sites you don't know or click links.
A good digital citizen: A good digital citizen demonstrates and practices safe, responsible, and legal use of technology.
A positive digital citizen: is someone who understands the rights and responsibilities that come with being online and someone who uses their technology in a positive way.
Outcome: An outcome is a result or consequence.
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be a good digital citizen
take positive action steps for myself and for others
take steps to stop bullying