Siskiyou CTAP Digital Citizenship

A new, really important report has just come out about children and online safety. It is sensible and research-based, with excellent recommendations. The strongest recommendation is that scare tactics DON'T WORK to keep children safe online.

Richard Byrne: Free Technology for Teachers

Here your students will watch a short video/comic that explains copyright. Next, students can explore how copyright came to be by looking at the milestone files on record. Reading the Fine Print helps students answer questions such as: "Do I have to register a copyright to secure protection?"; "If it's on the Internet can I use it?"; and "Is it okay to use up to 5% of someone else's work?". Finally, students can learn what steps they need to take to secure a copyright for their work.

Tool to check text & URLs for plagiarism. It flat out works!

What is required? Good discussion of some of the requirements for CIPA

Students in videos sharing what Acceptable Use is. Haven't read the AUP contracts yet.

Long list of links for different aspects of digital citizenship & cybersafety

3rd grade teacher, Mr. Wylie @ http://mrwylie.com

Wiki to serve as a guide to AUP

FREE family web filter - The single easiest way to keep your kids safe online - and away from adult websites - on your home Internet for free. No software to install. Choose Open DNS for more customization.

PPT and links to resources from a presentation done at CUE conference in Spring 2010.

"A movement and documentary, based upon the powerful belief in KINDness, that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl "crime". "

"Net Cetera covers what you need to know, where to go for more information, and issues to raise with kids about living their lives online." Order free copies of the Net Cetera guide to hand out.

Students can make their own music and then decide if they want to copyright it. Practical way of showing the value of copyright.

Great site for K-4 on Digital Citizenship and Cyber Safety

Check out the video ads on Internet Safety (PSAs) and other resources

The Smart AUP is a fast, simple, assessment tool designed to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the rules and provisions outlined in a standard Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). "

"Internet Wisdom (iWisdom) represents a holistic approach to Cyber Citizenship and Digital Literacy that includes the consideration of four key spheres of influence, technology, community, legislation, and curriculum. Each of these spheres has a unique and important role that shapes a balanced perspective of the internet and its educational potential. \n"