Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership

Middle School ParentsApril 16th 2013Dave Shortreed

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5 questionsText Poll

Text to the number

37607 on your phone

How do you talk about the digital world with your child?

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A vision of K-12 Students

Google is the new business card

37% of Canadian parents share sonograms online

84% of Canadian Toddlers have an online identity

Advice will be different for every child, and every parent, at every age

How do we help our kids build the skills required to navigate the digital world?

Sharing

#sd61learn

Digital Hygiene

Walk through the world with your child

Understanding their world (handout)

1. Online gaming / social gaming ex: World of Warcraft, Minecraft

2. Webcams / cellphone cameras ex: Facetime, Skype

3. Interactive communication mobile apps ex: Whatsapp, Snapchat

4. Social networking sites / apps ex: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Vine

1. Online Gaming

MinecraftIn Education

Collaborative and creative space

2. Webcam/Cell Phone Cameras

SkypeMystery Skype

Facetime

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Nothing New

3. Communication Mobile Apps

Snapchat

13+

Screenshots

3. Communication Mobile Apps

Whatsapp

16+

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Restrictions lead to more desire

Social Media

FacebookTwitterInstagramVine

4. Social Networking Apps13+

Review privacy options together:Share with only friendsblock search enginespop up window for public postslocation

17+, inappropriate content

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Building Digital Literacy Skills

1. Digital Citizenship Skills2. Gathering information online3. Creating Digitally

Building Digital Literacy Skills

1. Digital Citizenship Skills2. Gathering information online3. Creating Digitally

Building Digital Citizenship

3 Themes:

Respect Yourself/Respect OthersEducate Yourself/Connect with OthersProtect Yourself/Protect Others

http://digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html

Respect Yourself/Others

Public and Private AudiencesConversations and scaffolding vary in context

Public Classroom Example:kidblog.org/MrsJamesFamily/

Educate Yourself

www.commonsensemedia.org/educators www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca/app/en/

Protect Yourself/Others

Online Safety

Be mindful what you share, when you share, who you share it with.

Gathering information online

Access to global resourcesSafe research toolsEvaluating websitesFor example:Investing fake sites (dangers of bread, dehydrated water, dog island, mail order gas, Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus (http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/), looking at more than one source

Creating Digitally

Grade 4 activity - use photography to connect with the environment

Showing creativity

Showing our learning and understanding in a variety of ways using technology

Flexibility and choice (video, audio, photo, writing)Sharing to an authentic audienceDigital storytellingCreativitye-portolios and interviews

In conclusion..In comes down to a focus on open conversation in a trusting relationship.

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Learn to navigate their digital worldUnderstand when and how to be privateUnderstand when and how to share

Raising digital leaders...

representing ourselves accuratelyresearching effectivelycommunicating efficientlycreatively making change in the world

“Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers and technology leaders understand what students should know to use technology appropriately, but Digital Citizenship is

more than just a teaching tool, it is a way to prepare students for a life full of technology.” Rubble

Any questions?

Thank you!