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Viral Messaging: Putting Digital Citizenship to the Test

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Turning A Viral Hoax Into A Lesson on Internet Safety Over the last week, you have probably seen some reference to the “Momo Challenge,” hidden messages in Youtube videos, and calls for technology companies to police their systems to protect kids. Case Study: What is the #MoMoChallenge?

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How PS1X in the Bronx Does Digital Citizenship

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For example, at the beginning of the year at PS1X, students visit the library to learn research skills, so Vargas teaches lessons on information literacy, copyright, and internet safety at that time. Read the full Common Sense Education Case Study on PS1X Courtlandt School (PDF). Embrace the power of game-based learning.

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5 Great Resources to Teach Digital Citizenship

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Throughout the simulation, they learn about valuable concepts such as their digital footprints, internet safety, and cyberbullying. In this book, he utilizes real-life case studies to teach students about cleaning up an existing digital footprint and then beginning to maintain a positive digital footprint. lol…OMG!

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In the marketplace: Gaming, digital citizenship, PD initiatives, and more

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Common Sense released its newest report, Connection and Control: Case Studies of Media Use Among Lower-Income Minority Youth and Parents. The report showed striking differences in media use among varying demographics. Teens and tweens from lower-income families spend more time with media than those from higher-income families.