Did anyone happen to see who was on the cover of CBS Sports Webpage yesterday?
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| Nate Wolters on the cover of CBS Sports Webpage |
Today's Topic - Social Media and Digital Citizenship
With the influx and proliferation in Social Media, throughout society, I think it's important as educators (and parents) that we work toward educating our students in "digital citizenship".
According to Wikipedia a "Digital Citizen" - commonly refers to a person utilizing information technology (IT) in order to engage in society, politics, and government participation.
So basically, a person who uses the Internet to participate in any number of activities. Social Media is part of society, and therefore a large part of digital citizenship. Anyone who participates in the multitude of Social Media outlets, whether it's: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIN, etc, etc... they are participating in society through the digital media.
There are some great resources out there to help people with their understanding of digital citizenship. These are things that would be good for everyone to review, but also these are things that would be helpful to teach to our students. How can we expect them to know, and follow, the expectations of digital citizenship, unless they are taught to them?
Some good Digital Citizenship sites are:
- http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/
- http://digitalcitizenshiped.com/
- http://www.nisd.net/digitalcitizen/
- http://www.ciconline.org/DigitalCitizenship
- http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/digital-citizenship
One good idea to keep in mind, in dealing with students and children and their use of the Internet and social media. Be an ACTIVE participant in their use. Follow what they are doing. Check up on their online activity. Have them show you the sites they go to (use can use the history files for that). Be Vigilant! They won't know what's right and/or what's wrong unless they are taught.
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