Since EVERYTHING you do and say online can inevitably be traced back to you, being a good digital citizen means realizing and being responsible for your entire online presence. There really is no clear divide between what's personal and what's public when it comes to your digital presence, and so anything you do or say can (and may) be used against you.
The research I've done related to this task has taught me various ways to teach students how to be responsible digital citizens, including paper and pencil blogs and digital passports. I'd like to educate my own kids in earning a passport that will help them understand the significance of passwords, privacy, personal information, photos and privacy on the internet. The NYC Department of Education offers numerous sample lesson plans on digital citizenship for all grade levels, which I can definitely see myself referencing in the future.
All students should understand their rights when it comes to their online privacy and the extent of freedom of speech:
- While the US Constitution does allow for freedom of speech, that freedom can be restricted in/at school
- Controversial expression can be limited if it causes disruption at school
- School equipment or school sponsored equipment can be restricted as per school policy
- Cyber bullying, no matter when or where it occurs, with or without the application of school equipment is intolerable; schools have an obligation to investigate and seek resolution
- Consequences may insure for those who fail to respect others' rights with regard to posting photos/videos/audio recordings online
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