I mentioned the conference next week...however last week I presented at the Annual CEGSA State Conference....so here's my bit from there....
Beyond the acceptable user policy… empowering with digital citizenship
What is the etiquette for a mobile phone when out to dinner? On public transport? The volume of a MP3 player on the bus / train / tram? Technology is part of our daily life but is has happened with no rules of ettiquette or appropriate behaviour.
Most of today’s students are entirely comfortable with technology, but are they using it appropriately? How can teachers help students become responsible digital citizens? Our students need to learn now to not only be good citizens in the traditional sense, but also good “digital citizens” of the 21st century.
Schools have in place Acceptable User Policies or some form of contract signed by students (and staff) outlining the do’s and don’ts of network use. While investigating specific teaching and learning to inform and educate students and parents about cybersafety, the work of Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey provided a framework of nine elements which could be applied across K-12 and incorporate skills for responsible digital citizenship. This framework is suitable across all year levels and faculties while still combining with our specific units of work on cybersafety in the Junior School and Middle School Social Education lessons.
My Digital Citizenship wiki is a work in progress of reading and resources which I have found useful.
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