Digital Citizenship

Manual

Jemison Elementary

School

Created by Jill Davis

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Table of Contents

Definition of Digital Citizenship………………..3

Classroom Rules for Cell Phones…………….…4

Social Networking and Cyberbullying

Policies……………………………………..…….…7

Email and Internet Safety……………………….9

Copyright and Plagiarism………………..…….10

Digital Access…………………………………….11

Classroom Computer Rules…………………….12

Acceptable Technology Use Policies…………..13

References…………………………………………14

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Definition of

Digital Citizenship

D igital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology lead-

ers and parents to understand what students/children/technology

users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more

than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a

society full of technology. Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate, respon-

sible technology use. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing

and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the

users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology us-

age. (www.digitalcitizenship.net)

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Classroom Rules for Cell Phones

Rule #1: Cell phone ringers must always be kept on silent mode. Rule #2: Cell phones must be put away, away from all students, when they are

not being used for class purposes. Rules #3: All media and messages must be course related and used for

academic/learning purposes. Rule #4: All media published about others, or including the image of others,

must first be approved by the student(s) involved and the teacher. Rule #5: All students must respect others’ personal property- do not take or

use another student’s phone without student and teacher permission. Rule #6: Always remember… no message/media is private – your digital foot-

print is permanent! Follow safe and appropriate usage guidelines. Rule #7: Know your data plan! Please discuss your data plan with your par-

ents/guardians to make sure that you don’t incur additional charges for us-ing your cell phone in the classroom (school/district is not responsible for additional charges incurred for use during school).

Rule #8: Be responsible for your own property- label your phone for identifica-tion purposes (school/district is not responsible for lost or damaged prop-erty).

Rule #9: Any occurrence (or suggestion of occurrence) of bullying, harass-ment, cheating or any form of inappropriate use of cell phone and social media will not be tolerated. Student will immediately lost usage privileges and be subject to school, district and legal consequences if found guilty of any offense.

*Any student(s) who do not abide by classroom, school or district policies for using personally-owned devic-es (including cell phones) in the classroom are subject to lose their usage privileges. Teachers and ad-

ministrators may revise their Acceptable Usage Policies at any time. Students who abuse these policies will be subject to school, district and legal ramifications. (All students have signed and are subject to

the SUSD District Code of Conduct which includes an Acceptable Usage Policy for Technology) A

(instructionaltechnology.susd.curriculum.schoolfusion.us)

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Cell Phones in the Classroom- Policies and Procedures Dear Parents and Guardians: We have a new and exciting program that we are piloting in class this year. We are going to be utilizing a hand held computer that your child possesses at this moment – the cell phone. You child will be using their cell phone in a variety ways to foster learning.

The use of the cell phone in class for course work will not only meet district standards and objectives for curriculum and technology but also the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (developed by the International Society for Technology in Education). Students will be using their cell phone to contribute to class discussions and to answer quiz questions through texting. Your child will also be using various features of their cell phone including the calendar, digi-tal camera, video recorder, voice recorder and possibly various apps for the purpose of communication and collaboration with others in order to increase productivity and better engage them in the learning process. They may also be using materials captured on their cell phones and publishing them in safe online environ-ments for educational purposes.

If/when your child's work is posted online, we will notify you of the web address so you may view the work and make comments as well. Using cell phones as a learning resource is a privilege, and student will be given instruction on how to use this resource appropriately. If they abuse this privilege, they will be given an alternate assignment that does not involve the internet or their cell phone. Both you and your child will need to adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in this Cell Phone Acceptable Usage Policy. In order for your child to begin using his/her cell phone in the classroom, both you and your child must first sign this agreement.

I understand that not every student in the class will have a texting plan or a data plan that will allow them to use their cell phone for all the activities planned. If this is the case, you child will be allowed to work with a partner/group or use district resources to complete their work. Please do not think that you need to change your phone plans for this class. There is a space to indicate on this form whether or not your child has access to a personally-owned cell phone in the classroom and whether or not you give your permission for him/her to do so.

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Rules/Policies for Using Cell Phones in the Classroom: Rule #1: Cell phone ringers must always be kept on silent mode. Rule #2: Cell phones must be put away, away from all students, when they are not being used for class

purposes. Rules #3: All media and messages must be course related and used for academic/learning purposes. Rule #4: All media published about others, or including the image of others, must first be approved by the

student(s) involved and the teacher. Rule #5: All students must respect others’ personal property- do not take or use another student’s phone

without student and teacher permission. Rule #6: Always remember… no message/media is private – your digital footprint is permanent! Follow

safe and appropriate usage guidelines. Rule #7: Know your data plan! Please discuss your data plan with your parents/guardians to make sure

that you don’t incur additional charges for using your cell phone in the classroom (school/district is not responsible for additional charges incurred for use during school).

Rule #8: Be responsible for your own property- label your phone for identification purposes (school/district is not responsible for lost or damaged property).

Rule #9: Any occurrence (or suggestion of occurrence) of bullying, harassment, cheating or any form of inappropriate use of cell phone and social media will not be tolerated. Student will immediately lost usage privileges and be subject to school, district and legal consequences if found guilty of any offense.

*Any student(s) who do not abide by classroom, school or district policies for using personally-owned devices (including cell phones) in the classroom are subject to lose their usage privileges. Teachers and adminis-trators may revise their Acceptable Usage Policies at any time. Students who abuse these policies will be subject to school, district and legal ramifications. (All students have signed and are subject to the SUSD

District Code of Conduct which includes an Acceptable Usage Policy for Technology) A

I (printed parent/guardian name)

agree to allow my child (printed student name)

to participate in class by using their cell phone as a tool for learning.

I (printed student name) agree to follow the rules for the

appropriate use of the cell phone in class.

Parent's Signature:

Student's Signature:

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me or the school principal. We think

this is an amazing opportunity for students to learn how to use their cell phones as educational tools as well

as learn about internet safety and publishing online. We hope that you will participate as well by viewing and

commenting on their published work.

*Please note that this letter was adapted from Liz Kolb's book: From Toys to Tools, 2008, ISTE Publications.

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Social Networking and

Cyberbullying Policies Click on each picture to learn more...

http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/sliderContent/

what_is_SM.htm

http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/

sliderContent/post_resp.htm

http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/

sliderContent/digi_image.htm

http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/

sliderContent/ctc.htm

http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/sliderContent/cb.htm

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Social Networking and

Cyberbullying Policies

cyberbullying.mp4

Watch FOSI's CEO, Stephen Balkam, as he talks about

Cyber Bullying on Comcast Newsmakers. Filmed on

October 23rd, 2013.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwcGQVKTJg

Image from: http://

cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/176530/

file-18530001-jpg/images/

cyberbullying.jpg?

t=1413922516060

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Email and

Internet Safety

Internet Safety for Kids K-3.mp4

Uploaded on May 17, 2011

Internet safety for kids is a topic getting much attention because children are being exposed to the Internet at a younger and younger age. IUP Communications Media professor Erick Lauber and his student production team at IUP's Digital Media Institute recently produced this video on Internet safety for kids for the Indiana Area School District. It is currently used as part of the in-school training for students in kindergarten through third grade.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89eCHtFs0XM

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Copyright and

Plagiarism

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Digital Access Students will have unlimited access to computers daily from

7:30AM-8:30AM for Accelerated Reader tests.

Students will have one 30 minute computer lab session per

week.

Students will be given the opportunity to utilize iPads at various

times during the year for test taking, class projects, and other

assignments denoted by the teacher.

Students will use the Promethean Board to conduct research as

a class, share ideas, and watch educational videos.

The teacher will use the Promethean Board to enhance student

learning and engage students in classroom lessons.

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Classroom Computer Rules

No food or drink.

Work quietly.

Keep your station

tidy.

Do not change any

settings.

Surf safely.

Manage your own

files.

Save often.

Follow log off instructions.

Elementary School Computer Lab Rules.mp4

http://classroomcaboodle.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpRCYBTtO3g

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Examples of an

Acceptable

Technology Use Policy

Click the icon to see New York City’s Internet Acceptable Use and Internet Policy.

http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/InternetAcceptableUse/default.htm

Click the icon to see Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Students Acceptable Use Policy.

http://www.oprfhs.org/Educational-Technology/Acceptable-Use-Policy-Students.cfm%23.VEsiYPldVQE

Click the icon to see Greenville County School’s Acceptable Use Policy.

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Departments/main.asp?titleid=etsaup

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References

Balkam, Stephen. (2013, October 23) Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwcGQVKTJg

Cell Phones in the Classroom: Polices and Procedures (2014, October 24) Retrieved from: instructionaltech-

nology.susd.curriculum.schoolfusion.us

Child Rescue Network (2014, October 24) Internet Safety. Retrieved from: http://childrescuenetwork.org/

keeping-children-safe/internet-safety/

Hayes, Sharon (2010, November) Digital Access. Retrieved from: http://adigitalcitizen.pbworks.com/w/

page/1391089/Digital%20access

Lauber, Erick (2011, May 17) Internet Safety for Kids K-3. Retrieved from: http://youtu.be/89eCHtFs0XM

New York City Department of Education (2014, October 24) Rules and Polices: Social Media. Retreived from:

http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia

New York City Department of Education (2014, October 24) Internet Use Policy. Retrieved from: http://

schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/InternetAcceptableUse/default.htm

Ribble, Mike. (2014, October 24) Digital Citizenship: Using Technology Appropriately. Retrieved from: http://

digitalcitizenship.net

Simpson, Carol (2014, October 24) Copyright and Plagiarism Guidelines for Students. Retrieved from: http://

carolsimpson.com

Weigle, Betsy. (2014, October 24) Computer Rules. Retrieved from: www.classroom-caboodle.com

Weigle, Betsy. (2012, November 12) Computer Rules. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=QpRCYBTtO3g