Why are schools required to educate teachers and students on Digital Citizenship?
The Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”), enacted December 21, 2000, requires recipients of federal technology funds to educate their students about: 1) appropriate online behavior, 2) safety and privacy, and 3) cyberbullying.
Schools and libraries receiving funds for Internet access and/or internal connection services must also meet the Internet safety policies of the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act (“NCIPA”) which addresses the broader issues of electronic messaging, disclosure of personal information of minors, and unlawful online activities.
The Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, enacted October 10, 2008, adds an additional Internet Safety Policy requirement covering the education of minors about appropriate online behavior
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Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Common Sense Media has developed engaging and age appropriate lessons to educate students about safe behavior in an online environment. The lessons are organized by grade, and are complete with supporting student handouts, videos, assessments, and parent tips. Each lesson is aligned with the ELA Common Core standards and the ISTE Nets(National Educational Technology Standards).
Schools and districts need to keep a record of the digital citizenship education their teachers have provided.
Homeroom teachers will be responsible for teaching the Digital Citizenship lesson.
Each teacher will need to download and complete the Teacher Verification Document after they've taught the lesson(s) specified above. The Teacher Verification Document must be signed and turned in.
Free Digital Citizenship Posters for the Classroom
Student Friendly Internet and Computer Safety Rules
As students learn about internet safety and digital citizenship, I felt it was necessary to create a student friendly version of our school's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). I created one for middle/high school students, and elementary school students. K-5 Middle/High
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Why are schools required to educate teachers and students on Digital Citizenship?
Source: Erate Central, www.e-ratecentral.com
Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Common Sense Media has developed engaging and age appropriate lessons to educate students about safe behavior in an online environment. The lessons are organized by grade, and are complete with supporting student handouts, videos, assessments, and parent tips. Each lesson is aligned with the ELA Common Core standards and the ISTE Nets(National Educational Technology Standards).Check out the lessons!
Teacher Documentation
Schools and districts need to keep a record of the digital citizenship education their teachers have provided.Free Digital Citizenship Posters for the Classroom
K-5Middle/High
Student Friendly Internet and Computer Safety Rules
As students learn about internet safety and digital citizenship, I felt it was necessary to create a student friendly version of our school's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). I created one for middle/high school students, and elementary school students.K-5
Middle/High