Netiquette: Netiquette is the rules about the proper and polite way to communicate with other people when you are using the Internet.
Cyberspace: Cyberspace is the online world of computer networks and the Internet.
1. Digital Access is about the equitable distribution of technology and online resources. Teachers and administrators need to be aware of their community and who may or may not have access, not only in school but at home as well. Educators need to provide options for lessons and data collection such as free access in the community or provide resources for the home.
2. Digital Commerce is the electronic buying and selling of goods and focuses on the tools and safeguards in place to assist those buying, selling, banking, or using money in any way in the digital space. Career and technical education use the tools of technology to show students the path for their future.
3. Digital Communication and Collaboration is the electronic exchange of information. All users need to define how they will share their thoughts so that others understand the message. For students struggling to understand their place in the world, technology can help them find their own voices and express themselves.
4. Digital Etiquette refers to electronic standards of conduct or procedures and has to do with the process of thinking about others when using digital devices. Teachers can include Digital Etiquette as part of the classroom rules or academic goals. Whether in the classroom or online, being aware of others is an important idea for everyone.
5. Digital Fluency is the process of understanding technology and its use. The better educated or “digitally fluent,” students are, the more likely they are to make good decisions online, like supporting others instead of making negative comments. Digital literacy includes the discussion of media literacy and the ability to discern good information from poor, such as “fake news” from real news.
6. Digital Health and Welfare refers to the physical and psychological well-being in a digital world. Technology provides many opportunities and enjoyment, but knowing how to segment use with the needs of ourselves and others is key to a healthy, balanced life. Educators, especially in 1:1 schools or classrooms need to ask the question of how much screen time is appropriate for students. Common Sense media has developed a guide on this topic.
7. Digital Law refers to the electronic responsibility for actions and deeds and has to do with the creation of rules and policy that address issues related to the online world. Just as in the real world, the online world has had to create structure to protect those using these digital devices from harm. Support for issues such as cyberbullying and sexting are available from School Resource Officers and other school counsel. Administrators need to come up with positive approaches to these issues in their schools and districts.
8. Digital Rights and Responsibility are those requirements and freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world. This area of Digital Citizenship is about helping students understand that when they are provided opportunities, such as the access to the Internet and use of online products, they need to be diligent in helping others as well, such as informing adults of potential problems. Educators must help students understand that protecting others both online and in the real world are essential skills to have.
9. Digital Security and Privacy is the electronic precautions to guarantee safety. Viruses, worms and other bots can be passed along from one system to another just like an illness. When using devices in school or at home, understanding and being aware of attacks and how to prevent them are important skills for today and into the future.
: Review the following 10 Online Safety Tips with your teacher:
Netiquette: Netiquette is the rules about the proper and polite way to communicate with other people when you are using the Internet.
Cyberspace: Cyberspace is the online world of computer networks and the Internet.
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.” ISTE
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.
Cyber bullying: Cyber bullying 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.
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.
Hacker: a person that uses a digital device (computer, cellphone, other) that gets into (hacks) other devices or data online without permission and is frequently stealing some information.
Spyware: software that secretly let’s someone else get information from your computing device without permission.
Settings: programs built into your browsers or devices that let you set different controls, such as privacy, sharing, and access.
Security Patch: software programs frequently find errors and send out a security patch to fix the problem.
Virus: like a human cold, something (code) that can infect your device if it isn’t caught and deleted, or blocked
Password recommendation: 8 or characters in combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols
Pop-up ads: a small window that opens on your device that is online advertising that suddenly appears and tries to get you to click it
Personal information: Your name, social security number, phone number, address, credit card number, school ID, school name, photo
Key Vocabulary
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