digital citizenship and media literacy dr. larry magid, ed.d co-director connectsafely.org founder...

Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy

Dr. Larry Magid, Ed.DCo-director

ConnectSafely.orgFounder

SafeKids.comTechnology Analyst

CBS News

Online SafetySocial

Networking Digital

CitizenshipCyberbullying

•Stranger danger

•Viewing inappropriate content

•Posting/sending inappropriate content

•Cyberbullying & harassment

•Privacy and reputation

•Online contributing to destructive, illegal or inappropriate behavior

• 1.Students take Pre-assessment during keyboarding class

• 2.Present two topics per class period (videos, ppt. and discussion); students take notes

• 3.Students choose one topic and develop Ppt. presentation, using template provided

• 4.Students present finished Ppt. to the class

• 5.Students take post-assessment

• 6.Results are reviewed and discussed with the class

• Physical: free from harm

• Psychological: free from being bullied or harassed

• Reputation/ Legal: free from consequences that could affect you the rest of your life

• Identity/ Property: free from someone taking your identity or property

For the most part, the online world is pretty much like the “real world,” but there are a few special things to think about

It can be permanent Stuff can be copied and pasted Lots of people can see it You don’t know for sure who’s seeing it

AND Disinhibition: Lack of visual cues reduces

empathy

Source: adapted from danah boyd: Taken out of Context, 2008

Who are you talking to?

• People may not be who they say they are

• If the conversation turns to sex or starts to get creepy, get out of there

• Never meet up with someone you first met online

• But if you must, take along a parent or a bunch of your friends and make sure it’s in a public place and let people know where you’re going

Your real name Your address or city Your school Your age, grade or birthday Your gender Your cell phone or home phone numbers Your pictures or videos Anything you would be embarrassed about

Learn to use the privacy tools

Don’t post stuff that will get you in trouble now or in the future

Be honest about your age◦ There are good reasons that

they ask what year you were born

• Tag responsibly

• Only invite “Friends” you know well

It’s up to you to control what other people know about you

If it’s private, don’t post it online – not even via email

◦ Anything can be copied, pasted and forwarded

Once it’s posted, you can’t take it back

• Don’t share your passwords, even with your best friend

• Use strong passwords, not easy ones to figure out

• Only invite friends who you have met in person – and choose them carefully. It’s ok not to “friend” someone

• Get to know the privacy settings and use them

• Don’t post any personal information

• Your address or city• Your school• Your age, grade or birth year• Your cell phone or home phone

numbers• Anything you would be embarrassed

about• Information or pictures about other

people

Save the evidence Ask them to remove the information Don’t retaliate or get even Report it to your parents or other adult

Report it to the site administrator of the online site

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

The character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen: an award for good citizenship. www.dictionary.com

A good citizen is ◦ Respectful of others◦ Don’t steal someone’s property◦ Help others◦ Respect the privacy of others

Respect the rights and feelings of others Treat people the way you would like to be

treated Respect the privacy of others Respect digital property rights Respect people’s digital space Stand up for people who are being harmed

Using someone else’s digital property without permission

Using online information without giving credit (citing sources)

Using some else’s password Copying or forwarding someone else’s message

How is Cyberbullying different than Bullying?

Bullies can be invisible:Viral=moves rapidlyEasy

Flaming: angryHarassment: bother, badgerBelittling ImpersonationOuting: reveal someone’s secretTrickeryExclusionCyberstalking

What are some types of Cyberbullying:

ExcludingBlackmailingSpreading rumorsThreateningStealing friendsDamaging social relationshipsBreaking secretsCriticizing clothes & personalities

• Don't respond• Don't retaliate• Talk to someone you trust

• Adults and peers too• Save the evidence• Block the person who is bullying you• Be civil• Don't be a bully• Be a friend, not a bystander 

YOUR ONLINE DIGITAL FOOTPRINT reflects your online reputation and stays

with you, sometimes forever. So…will you be dedicated to being a

good Citizen?