Siskiyou CTAP Digital Citizenship

Basic Netiquette video

A great site for students to use in evaluating online resources.

Eight quick steps on Proper Netiquette....I would stop the video from time to time to discuss the points.

These new services are designed to educate YouTube users about what is and is not a copyright violation. According to their announcement, users who have a video flagged for copyright violations will be required to attend Copyright School before being able to upload more content. 

Nice interactive tutorial on why we cite and how to cite, step by step using APA, MLA, Chicago, and CBE/CSE

More good writing about the role of filters and how they are used

The very latest from Common Sense Media: This FREE, pioneering curriculum is designed to empower students to be smart about how they create, communicate, and treat others in our 24/7 digital world. Browse the units to find the right lessons for your students.

10:44 Documentary by AT&T - Don't Text While Driving Watch AT&T's new 10-minute documentary titled "The Last Text," featuring stories of real individuals whose lives have been adversely affected by texting behind the wheel. Includes a short video on student reactions to the video. Videos can be requested for download. AT&T created this documentary as part of its "It Can Wait" campaign because we want consumers be safe while using our technology. We are grateful and humbled by the bravery of the people who agreed to be on camera for the documentary. We would have no story to tell without them.

Common Sense on E-rate and CIPA: Toolkit for Teachers - Lessons for Digital Citizenship that help meet the requirements for E-Rate compliance - uses videos and critical thinking/group discussion

U.S. Dept. of Education Technology Plan - Infrastructure: Access and Enable - discusses the role of filtering and providing access - read "Balancing Connectivity and Student Safety on the Internet" 

Fascinating and helpful abstract on a ruling on if schools can address students off-campus posting and discipline students without violating the student's First Amendment Rights

Another great blog post by Wesley Fryer to help us understand CIPA compliance and it's role in our schools. Wow!

New Tools Workshop wiki presents a page of great resources, including good information on copyright and Creative Commons.

Richard Byrne provides links to 8 resources for teaching students what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, and how to detect it. 

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.

Digital Citizenship is a timely and much-needed response to California and federal mandates. The California School Library Association (CSLA) sponsors this online course for educators and their K-12 students. Lead developer is Dr. Lesley Farmer.

Experts say that schools need to stop worrying about external internet predators and take on the threat within: cyberbullying

Great video for parents & educators to help equip students and also protect them

A fun way to illustrate respecting the privacy and intellectual rights of others :)

Cyber Security Tips describe and offer advice about common security issues for non-technical computer users.