Digital Law
Just like good citizens follow the law, good digital citizens follow the digital law. Anyone who uses the internet must follow the digital law - a set of rules that tell you what you can and cannot do while accessing the internet.
So, What do students need to know?!
Social / Ethical Aspects
Unethical
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Types of Violations
Illegal file sharing Downloading Copyrighted Music Pirating Software Stealing an Identity Copyright Infringement |
"Teaching digital citizenship is more than just having students follow rules, policies and procedures. Teaching digital citizenship helps to ensure that students think critically, behave safely, participate responsibly, and maintain their health and wellness in the digital world" - Let's Talk Science
Let's Be Proactive!
(Miller, 2021)
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Teach students about the ramifications of intellectual theft and how to properly cite and give credit to their sources.
Teach students about privacy settings, data tracking and online behavior. "By approaching digital citizenship more holistically and as a series of learner-driven activities and mindsets, we foster engaged citizens — whenever and wherever our students interact." - Sarah Stoeckl |
(Let’s Talk Science, 2020)
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