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"While 'the internet' and 'manners' don't tend to pop up in the same sentence very often (at least not in the positive sense), there are a number of ways that manners really do matter when you're interacting online. But since today is Mother's Day (LOVE YOU, MOM!), we thought it would be good to remind you of all of those important manners your mom told you about oh-so-long ago. This handy infographic takes a look at digital citizenship tips as well as some of the more common do's and dont's to keep your manners shined and spiffy on the 'net. And don't forget to call Mom today!"

"I often hear adults describing today's young people as "digital natives," usually with a tone of resignation or acceptance: "They are so far ahead of us, but we can turn to them for help," is the general message I hear. My reaction is "Whoa there, Nellie," because to me that kind of thinking smacks of abdication of adult responsibility. Yes, most young people know more than we adults because the fast-changing world of modern technology is alien to us, wildly different from the one we grew up in. But being a "digital native" is not the same as being a "digital citizen.""

"FREE Digital Age Teaching and Learning Resources for K-5"