DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FOR SCHOOLS
An article from Digital Administration written by Matthew X. Joseph, explains how “teaching online safety strategies is key to ensuring that educators and students leave positive digital footprints.”
The author explains a way to nurture responsible digital citizenship is to use the R.E.A.D.Y. strategy:
R = Remind. Remind students to be mindful of the information and opinions they make public. A good rule to remember - “If you don’t want it on a billboard, than don’t post it online.”
E = Encourage. Encourage students to step away from cell phones and digital screens to pursue other activities such as spending time with friends and family.
A = Accountability. Teach students how to properly take care of their Chromebooks. Teach them how to be accountable for the proper use of the internet.
D = Demonstrate. Demonstrate important digital citizenship ourselves. If we do not practice what we teach, they will notice.
Y = Yes. Be a culture of “yes” when it comes to trying new technology tools. Students will not be able to learn how to be a good digital citizen if they never get the opportunity to practice.
The author explains a way to nurture responsible digital citizenship is to use the R.E.A.D.Y. strategy:
R = Remind. Remind students to be mindful of the information and opinions they make public. A good rule to remember - “If you don’t want it on a billboard, than don’t post it online.”
E = Encourage. Encourage students to step away from cell phones and digital screens to pursue other activities such as spending time with friends and family.
A = Accountability. Teach students how to properly take care of their Chromebooks. Teach them how to be accountable for the proper use of the internet.
D = Demonstrate. Demonstrate important digital citizenship ourselves. If we do not practice what we teach, they will notice.
Y = Yes. Be a culture of “yes” when it comes to trying new technology tools. Students will not be able to learn how to be a good digital citizen if they never get the opportunity to practice.
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