© State of NSW, Department of Education and Training, 2010

© State of NSW, Department of Education and Training, 2010


“Children will be children - pushing boundaries and taking risks…

At a public swimming pool we have gates, have lifeguards and shallow ends, but we also teach children how to swim.” - Dr Tanya Byron

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Have you ever used the internet to comment on things you’ve seen or read, research, share information, communicate with friends, play games or go shopping?

If you answered YES to any of these then you are a digital citizen.


What is digital citizenship?

“Digital citizenship [is] about building safe spaces and communities, understanding how to manage personal information, and … using your online presence to grow and shape your world in a safe, creative way...”

•digizen.org.uk


Why does it matter?

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIFYPQjYhv8 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2jDOkzrVew


Shaping behaviour in a digital worldWith students spending significant time in both the real and virtual worlds, it is becoming important for schools to teach young people what it means to be a good digital citizen and to be safe and responsible users of the internet.



Domain 1: DIGITAL CONDUCT

Domain 2: DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

Domain 3: DIGITAL RELATIONSHIPS

Domain 5: DIGITAL LAW

Domain 4: DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Domain 6: DIGITAL FINANCIAL LITERACY

Students will learn how to:1. behave appropriately and recognise inappropriate behaviour

online2. understand the trail that is left by digital activities when

maintaining an online presence3. stay safe in online relationships and recognise and report

inappropriate and predatory behaviour4. maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle while using digital

technologies5. stay within the law while working and socialising online,

including copyright6. use digital technologies to safely and appropriately manage

money and shop online.

The domains of digital citizenship

stay safe and secure and be active in preventing bullying while online


The website


A series of eight lessons cover different challenges and issues related to digital citizenship.

For students


Students play Digital Dilemma, a Mystery Matters game, to learn about safe and healthy social networking.


Videos

There is a wealth of excellent videos online relating to digital citizenship. The program provides links to a selection of the best.

The videos are great for students, teachers and parents.


For parentsAn online guide for parents:•outlines what students will learn•explains what digital citizenship is•provides links to resources to help families stay safe online.

Go to the guide page of: www.digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au


For teachersAn online course for teachers covers:•Understanding good digital citizenship•modelling good digital citizenship•teaching the units to students.


All materials will be accessible via the Teaching and Learning exchange.

www.tale.edu.au


Insert information aboutyour school’s program here


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