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"The 21st century learning opportunities provided through the many devices and resources available to students, both in school and at home, are made stronger through parent understanding and support. The 2010 statistics below reflect changes in the education technology landscape, from a parent perspective. "

The Parents of the 21st century are trying to learn more about technology.

"Everyone must read this! Don't skip it...don't tell yourself that you are safe... Your inaction could cause great harm... At home, your identity, your money, and your personal information could be at risk. At work, your patient's medical information could be at risk!"

These are 10 steps to protecting your computer. Are you and your computer safe?

Great resources for digital citizenship week, October 16-22!

I heard Tina Meier speak at our school yesterday. The mother of Mega Meier, the child who killed herself after an adult pretending to be a teenager on myspace concocted a vicious cyberbullying attack on her, Tina is a powerful, poised speaker. Our local teen resource center brought her in to speak to all of the schools in our area. I highly recommend her as a great speaker. If you're having problems, give her a call.She relaates to the kids in a very non preachy way. This is an important story for students to hear about as well.

Digital Citizenship Lesson Plans resources on this site

Digital Citizenship Lesson Plan resources on this site

Found this resource on Edmodo.

Edutopia and Common Sense media have teamed up to bring these resources for digital citizenship

"Common Sense Media is pleased to announce that the free CyberSmart! curriculum is now part of Common Sense Media's education programs. Over the next year, Common Sense will be updating the CyberSmart! lesson plans and adding video, interactive components, and a rich complement of parent resources to create an integrated K-12 Digital Literacy and Citizenship curriculum."

Provides links to sites with Copyright and Fair Use information. Also provides links to sites with copyright-friendly digital media resources, such as images, audio, video and screenasts.

A resource on cyberbullying put together for a PD workshop in Australia.

Excellent blog post detailing ideas and actions for a parent meeting on digital literacy. Great resources from Phil Macoun.

The Internet has created a whole new world of social communications for young people who are using e-mail, social networking Web sites, instant messaging, chat rooms and text messaging to stay in touch with friends and make new ones. While most interactions are positive, increasingly kids are using these communication tools to antagonize and intimidate others. According to a 2008 University of Toronto cyber bullying survey, nearly one in five Canadian students surveyed reported having been bullied online in the past three months.[1] An Alberta study found that one-third of students who had cyber bullied, had also been victims themselves.[2]

Great website about digital media ethics and royalty free resources.

"This Texas school district has decided that the best way to help their students learn how to use online resources more responsibly is to educate parents as well. Evening technology showcases provide a launch pad."

Great resources for getting started with Diigo in the classroom

Being a responsible citizen of the world - a great resource from New Media Literacies

Wiki set up by Glenn Moses provides excellent resources