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Viral Messaging: Putting Digital Citizenship to the Test

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For many of us, we have embraced the concepts of digital citizenship, trying to help our communities navigate the difference between behaviors and actions online and in real life. Case Study: What is the #MoMoChallenge? There have been reports for the last 18 months about the #MomoChallenge. Do I really need to share?

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Incorporating Social Media and Digital Citizenship in the First-Year Experience Course

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In this post I’ll discuss how we’re approaching the new outcome of “responsible use of the internet and other social media” that the faculty have added to the course. Demonstrate effective ways to responsibly use social media to positively engage with others and portray oneself with authenticity.

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Resources, stories, and connections with those who use social media in today’s k-12 classrooms

The Innovative Educator

Thank you to the 300+ folks from around the world who joined me for the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship webinar on EdWeb. In case you missed it, the webinar was called “Social Media: An Essential Tool for Today’s Classroom.” social media in education'

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Fighting Fake News in the Classroom

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This is particularly alarming because we live in an era when, according to Pew Research Center, 68 percent of American adults get their news from social media —platforms where opinion is often presented as fact. While Facebook and other social media outlets have pledged to tackle fake news , the results are lackluster.

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Digital Literacy Skills for Students

eSchool News

Digital citizenship skills teach students responsible and ethical online behavior. Digital Citizenship ensures students can navigate online spaces responsibly. Group assignments, virtual discussions, and shared online documents encourage effective communication and teamwork using digital tools.

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How to Use the Vaping and Juuling Trend to Teach Media Literacy

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Some point to the clever, social media-friendly ad campaigns and marketing efforts of Juul in the early 2010s. While Juul has since abandoned these campaigns, the Juul ads, along with the cigarette ads before them, provide a great case study of the persuasive tricks and deeper meaning of advertisements and commercials.

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Summer Reads for Teachers

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We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. As you think about how to continue helping students navigate their digital lives, these resources can enrich that work. Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities.