Digital
Citizenship
What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship is defined by the quality of habits, actions, and consumption patterns that impact the ecology of digital content and communities.
Internet Safety
Be your Own Person
- Don't let friends or strangers pressure you to be someone you aren't.
Be Nice Online
-Follow the golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated.
Think About What You Post
-Sharing photos and details online, even in a private email or text, can cause you problems down the road. Even people you consider friends can use that info against you, especially if they become an ex-friend.
Keep Your Passwords Private
-Do not share your passwords, even with friends.
Read Between the Lines
-While it may be nice to meet new people online to create friendships or even relationships, be cautious. Some people are nice and others act nice because they have a motive.
Avoid In-Person Meetings
-The only way someone can physically hurt you is if you are both in the same location. To be 100% safe, do not meet them in person.
Do Not Measure Your Own Life Based on What Others Post
-Do not assume others have a better life than you based on what they post.
Be Smart When Using a Smartphone
-Be careful when giving out your phone number and how you use GPS
-Be sure to secure your phone with a PIN, password, finger print, or facial recognition
Secure Passwords
-Never give out your password (except to a trusted adult)
-Don't Just Use One Password
-Create Passwords That Are Easy to Remember but Hard to Guess
-Make Your Password at Least 8 Characters Long
-When Creating a Password, Use a Phrase
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What is a Digital Footprint?
A “digital footprint” is all of the information online about a person either posted by that person or by others, intentionally or unintentionally.
It can be searched, copied, and passed on, and it can be seen by a large, invisible audience.
Being a “digital citizen” means acting safely, responsibly, and respectfully online.
You should behave online the same way you would offline and face to face with others.
It’s good to ask yourself, “Would I do or say this if I weren’t on a computer?”
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What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is repeated sending or posting of harmful messages, images, or videos about someone else using the Internet, cell phones, or other types of technology.
Common Forms of Cyberbullying
Flaming and Trolling
Happy-Slapping
Identity Theft/Impersonation
Photoshopping
Physical Threats
Rumor Spreading
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-Legacy Health Endowment
The people at Legacy Health Endowment have created "What You Wish You Knew: A Quick Guide to the Basics of Social Media (and the potential risks for children and teens)" to help parents and guardians better understand the warnings of the most popular social media apps. Included in this guide is advice on what steps you can take to protect your children’s mental health. Check out their guides below in both English and Spanish.
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