Digiteen+Research

Overall Essential Questions: ● What is digital citizenship? ● What does it mean to be a responsible and reliable online learner? ● What does it mean to use mobile devices and technologies effectively without compromising the safety or privacy of others? ● How can this be promoted within a school environment and extended to the whole school environment? **Technical Awareness **


 * Digital citizenship is the concept that teachers and other technology leaders monitor how students should use technology approriately.
 * A reliable online learner is responsible, committed to the task, and motivated.
 * Using mobile devices and technologies effectively means that the user is providing safe and secure information. Therefore the user is helping other people online effectively and approriately.
 * The information can be promoted with a reliable website used for the good of others. A safe website usually helps others use valuable information.

Definition: Awareness of how to use the tools that provide access to the Internet. Possible discussion Questions and supporting resources:: ● What does it mean to have a digital footprint? ● What are the rights and responsibilities associated with this? ● What areas of the world do not have access to technology and online resources? <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; tabstops: list .25in .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">● What are some positive and negative aspects of our digital lives? <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; tabstops: list .25in .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">● What are ways we can help others have access or become more technically aware?


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; tabstops: list .25in .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">A digital footprint is a term when you upload information about yourself or other content and can not be taken off the Internet.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; tabstops: list .25in .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">Students must manage their own privacy and respect the rights of other users. Online students must demonstrate responsiblity while publishing information.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; tabstops: list .25in .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">Areas of the world that do not have access to technology most likely have low-performance computers, low-quality connections, difficulty of receiving assistance, or lower access to subscription contents.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; tabstops: list .25in .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">The invention of computers allows users to display information more easily and effectively through communication. Information is accessed easily and can be transferred quicker. The negative effects are the addiction to technology and there are some negative influences on the Internet.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; tabstops: list .25in .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">Other users can give feedback on ideas posted by other online users. We can also contribute ideas to the Internet by publishing useful information.

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