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What Students Want Teachers—and Facebook—to Know About Digital Citizenship

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But it was also on Facebook where in 2011 Jivani, then in ninth grade, posted a video of her removing the wig. Facebook and The International Society for Technology in Education, or ISTE, organized the event as part of their work with DigCitCommit, a campaign to promote digital citizenship. Pedagogy is.”

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To Teach Digital Citizenship Effectively, Educators Say It’s Time to Unblock Social Media

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Since 2011 Banned Books Week has included a day to recognize banned websites. How can we have an impact on developing digital citizenship skills?”. Learning how to behave online responsibly and safely—a concept known as digital citizenship—requires access to social media tools in schools, they note.

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National Bullying Prevention Month–October

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It first aired in 2011 and has been viewed by over 11 million people. 120+ Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics. 19 Topics to Teach in Digital Citizenship–and How. This is a 90-minute movie put out by ABC Family, now available on YouTube. Cyberbullying videos from BrainPOP.

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10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

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Some, like social-emotional learning and digital citizenship, have long been important—and they may require even more focus this year. Digital Citizenship. For students, digital citizenship is defined as the ability to use technology and the Internet both effectively and appropriately. Weissberg, R.P.,

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Common Sense Education ramps up ‘Digital Citizenship for All’

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Common Sense Education’s new Digital Citizenship for All campaign, part of the organization’s commitment to making digital citizenship a national priority, urges educators to take a digital citizenship pledge and model behavior for students as they use technology responsibly.

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The 9 essential elements of digital citizenship

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According to a recent Common Sense Media’s study , the percentage of children ages eight and under who’ve used a mobile device nearly doubled from 2011 to 2013, from 38 percent to 72 percent. But as a baseline, Ribble also outlines nine essential elements of digital citizenship that every student should know.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

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And finally, use school technology to teach your students digital citizenship.[14] 14] Broadly defined, digital citizenship is the safe, ethical, informed, and responsible use of technology.[16] 2011 Recovery School District Technology Summit, 2011, pp. 6 Quick Tips for Using Technology in the Classroom.