Digital Citizenship: Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.
2c: Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
Content or ideas created by an individual or entity, for example, music, photos, narration, text and designs.
Abiding by copyright and fair use, citing sources, gaining or giving permission to use (content), avoiding plagiarism, understanding and using creative commons.
Use the activities below to incorporate the Digital Citizenship Focus into your classroom.
The Office of Library Media Services (OLMS) has compiled additional Digital Citizenship activities to support your curriculum throughout the school year.
How can you give credit for other people's work?
A Creator's Rights And Responsibilities
What rights and responsibilities do you have as a creator?
What rights to fair use do you have as a creator?
How can filter bubbles limit the information we're exposed to?
Only have a few minutes? Try one of the quick activities below.
PreK-2nd Asking Permission Activity
(Making a Video)
Learn about the importance of getting and giving permission.
(Website Game)
Learn more about fake photos on this site. Can you spot a fake? Try the Real for Fake Photo Game.
6th-8th Copyright Case Studies
(Website Resources)
Consider fair use and copyright case studies by having students create presentations, videos, etc.
(Website Resources)
Consider the use of Wikipedia and create solutions to common cons of use.