DigiteensFALL2010

=**CATNIP FALL 2010**= =__ Digiteens: Digital Citizenship by Digital Teenagers __=

__**Description**____:__ Much of digital citizenship education focuses on adults compiling information to share with students, this method provides a framework for students to conduct authentic research with global partners on the aspects of digital citizenship and creation of action projects at their schools. This presentation’s goal is to: 1) demonstrate the efficacy of a project based approach to digital citizenship education, 2) provide insight into teen-mentoring of younger students, 3) effective coaching practices for teachers and educators wishing to encourage a project based learning approach to digital citizenship, 4) an overview of the aspects of digital citizenship salient to teenagers around the world and what they think the message of educators should be to their students, and 5) a concrete experience allowing students who have thoroughly researched this topic to share their thoughts with a global audience and engage in global discussion on this. This is a compilation of student views, research, and beliefs as it relates to digital topics and how these should be taught in schools. **__Presenters:__** Vicki Davis and Westwood Schools Students, Camilla, GA USA **__Length of Presentation:__** 15:25 **2** CATNIP HOURS __**URL:**__ []

__**Steps for completing the class**__
 * 1) **Register for the class in True North Logic.**
 * 2) **Write down the Essential Questions located below. You will want to refer to these as you are watching the video.**
 * 3) **Watch video presentation at URL listed above.**
 * 4) **Return to this wiki page to answer the Essential Questions and write a Summary**
 * 5) **Adding to this wiki**
 * 6) **Click on the Edit button located on the right - note that an Editor toolbar will appear**
 * 7) **Scroll down to the next empty spot**
 * 8) **Type in your name**
 * 9) **Write a brief answer for each question**
 * 10) **Write a brief summary as to how you might use this new information in your classroom**
 * 11) **When you are done click on Save in the Editor toolbar**

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 * Essential Questions:**

Your Name: Amy Bondeson

1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

I think what Vicki Davis meant by "Internet Wild West" is that there are so many possibilities for students and adults to make mistakes on the internet it can be dangerous to student's lives and futures. If students are not aware of the information people can access about you on the internet it can come back to haunt you and students and adults need to be aware of the different aspects that encompass digital citizenship.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

I already talk briefly to my students about finding legitimate websites with factual information, but I do not go into discussing much about internet safety. I think it is important for 5th graders to be aware of the dangers that come with sites such as myspace if you share too much.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

I think I would give myself a B for a Digital Citizenship grade. I am very cautious of what I share and post on the internet, but I am also very guilty of texting while driving.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?):

I think I will just make sure to continue to monitor the sites my students are in while in the classroom, and make sure they are aware of the dangers that do come with sharing too much on the internet. I think it is important that students are aware that once something is on the internet it is there to stay, and can even come back to haunt them as far down the line as getting a job or applying for college.

Your Name: Arnulfo Corella 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? I think she meant by that there are so many possibilities for students and adults to make mistakes on the internet it can cause problems to student's lives and futures…text messages too. If students are not aware of the information people can access about you on the internet it can come back to haunt you and hinder opportunities. Both students and adults need to be aware of the different rules of the social aspect of digital citizenship. 2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? I already talked briefly to my students about finding legitimate websites with factual information, especially staying away from Wikipedia. I don’t go into discussing much about internet safety. I think it is important for 8th graders to be aware of the dangers that come with sites such as Myspace and Facebook if you share too much. In my experience myspace and facebook can be destructive if they post too much about themselves. 3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I think I would give myself an A for a Digital Citizenship grade. I am internet savvy and I am advanced with internet skills and search engines.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): In our district we have already blocked most of the main websites students use to access chat websites, music sites, and websites that aren’t school related. They don’t have a way of accessing myspace, facebook, or any chat website without teachers or staff being aware of the websites they visit throughout the day. Students that do, get their internet privileges taken away.

Your Name: Bonnie McCarthy

1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? The "Internet Wild West" is the part of the internet that is not controlled and can be potentially very dangerous for people. This includes fake websites, online scams, ignorance of safety features, ignorance of appropriate posting procedures for thoughts, personal information, and pictures, lying about personal information, stealing posted photos, and id theft.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? Students need to be taught from an early age how to use the internet safely. People often aren't aware of the dangers because no one has taken the time to teach them what is appropriate and what might be out there trying to trick them. This is challenging because the internet changes so quickly that it can be hard to keep up with the latest scams and necessary safety features.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I would give myself an A-. I am very careful how I use the internet and try to keep abreast of safety features and potential dangers on the internet. However, it takes time and effort to stay educated on current trends and dangers.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): This video presentation made me realize how important it is to teach students about internet safety from an early age. I teach Kindergarten, and these young students are already spending time on the internet at home and at school. Young children don't always have the developmental ability to realize the dangers of releasing too much information or personal pictures over the internet. Education must begin from an early age, so students can be safe while globally connected to people and information.

Your Name: Teresa Belnap 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? Going with the idea that the “Wild West” was a time period with lawlessness and danger. There are many areas on the internet that are or seem to exist without laws and are full of danger. People are not aware of the abuses that occur, how they occur, and what they can do to prevent it. The “wild west” was also a time where there was open space and so many possibilities and with “internet wild west” it is the same – the open space and possibilities seem limitless. 2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? I have spoken with my kindergarten students about internet safety and the district does block many sites, but because the internet changes constantly there is always the possibility of something slipping through. I also have suggested websites for my students to use at home and always check these sites myself to try to keep them as safe as possibly. I also let parents know how important it is for them to be aware at all times when their child is online. 3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I guess I would have to give myself a B, I am very careful of information that I give out online but with how quickly things change and how sneaky some sites are, I realize that I am not perfect and may miss something. I also have always told my son to never give out personal information, and one time realized he was talking about just telling someone how old he was and had to quickly step in and remind him. His response was that it was one of his online buddies and they wouldn’t lie to him, so we had to take some time and revisit the topic. Since then he knows to just say it’s private information and available only on a need to know basis and no one online needs to know. Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): After seeing this, I realize that I need to constantly remind them of this because they may forget and because of how quickly the internet can change and new dangers can appear, especially since my students are in kindergarten.

Your Name:**Katie O'Neill** 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? **When I think of the wild west I think of chaos. I think of recklessness and doing things without thought or acknowledgment of consequence. This certainly reminds me of the internet in this day and age... it is chaotic! Things are happening at rapid speed and it's WILD; as in you never quite know the impact of your actions.**

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? **I think the most important piece of information I will walk away with from this presentation is that the internet is constantly changing and continues to become more accessible to all students. As an educator we need to employ the best practices possible for implementing procedures for how to appropriately access the internet inside and outside the school environment.**

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. **I would give myself about a B. I feel like I do make a conscious effort to use technology appropriately. however, I do wish I did a better job of educating my students about internet norms. What is acceptable and what is not?**

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): **This was incredibly eyeopening! I myself am now aware that my students need to be educated about internet, technologies and everything surrounding the seriousness of these tools.**

Your Name: Julie Bradford 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? The internet is similar to the "Wild West" in the fact that while there are rules and norms, these are merely guidelines to most people. In addition, there are not enough "sheriffs" to police the internet; thus, many rule breakers go unpunished. 2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? My "walkaway" from the presentation is that children should be given the opportunity to practice the internet safety strategies taught in school. The students in the videos clearly knew what they were talking about because they had the chance to learn about the information in class, practice, and then apply it by making a video of the information. 3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I would assign myself a B. I am much more conscious of e-mails and information that I divulge over the internet. However, I use search engines to obtain necessary pictures for my lessons and classroom activities. Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): This information reiterates the fact that students are hands on learners. They must practice the skill that was taught in order for the information to truly sink into their brains. Therefore, I will consistently provide students with time to practice to allow them to further develop their knowledge.

Jenny Davey: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? I would define “Internet Wild West” as being the current state of affairs on the internet. Similar to the “wild west,” the internet is a relatively new frontier. We are trying to settle the wilderness, and is a dangerous place to operate without appropriate guidelines.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? There are many small things to do during your time on the internet to protect yourself. It is extremely important to carefully use privacy settings to guard one’s digital identity.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation, think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I would give myself a “meets” for Digital Citizenship. I have been very careful about what I share on the internet, and have my privacy settings locked down tight. I have been careful to create a formula for passwords that utilizes all suggested elements, but which I can remember for each site. I could do better by adding digital watermarks to my photos.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): Our Kindergarten kids would benefit from beginning to learn the basics of digital citizenship, and edmodo might be an appropriate place to start.

Your Name: Victoria Coughlin

1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? The internet is a huge untamed place where anyone can get lost and end up in a brawl or even a “showdown”. When you post a comment or send an email…it is out there and could possibly end up somewhere you did not intend. There is also a lot of misinformation on the internet. If you do not know where to look for appropriate information you may be misinformed.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? I believe students need to be taught how to safely use technology. For kindergartners it may be as simple as using Firefox instead of IE. The importance is in sharing the information.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I would give myself an A. I used to be less careful and copy pictures from anywhere. However, I have learned a lot the past few years and I am now very careful about where I go and I only use images from sources that allow their use.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): Giving the students the information is great but they have to be able to use it for themselves. Doing is what helps them learn.

Your Name: Katie Newton 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? The "Internet Wild West" makes a reference to the lawless/create your own rules/behave as you wish type society that existed long ago in the "wild wild west." I see the parallel she draws to the Internet/digital age today because it is very maneuverable for young people/adults to fall victim to the "viral behaviors" associated with the digital age.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? Action based learning is the most powerful way for students to learn, and a powerful way to enact chance in those around us. We can't sit back and hope that things change through the course of someone's action besides our own - we need to be the ones to inspire the change we want to see. It motivates me to want to delve into action-based learning at the Kindergarten level, and to think about what social issues my students could be passionate about changing at their age/developmental level.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I would give myself a B. I need to be better about adding creative common licenses to things I create and share, and I am very vigilant about making sure my privacy settings on all accounts are secure so no one can view my information. I could be better about researching websites before I copy photos, even though I almost always check to see that they are websites which allow me to use them.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): I think this presentation motivates me to want to incorporate action based research at the Kindergarten level. Students of all ages have passions and interests, which is what inspired the Digiteens movies. I want to challenge myself to find what my students would be interested in learning about/teaching others about.

Your Name: Jamie Jay 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? I would difine Internet Wild West as the unexplored regions of the internet, as well as the interactions of the people who are on the internet. It has areas that touch on the behaviors of these people

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? An interesting idea that I'd never thought about - kids actually need to be taught digital literacy. I knew they needed to be taught how to use the internet, but I never thought of how one communicates on the internet. I think I need to do a bit more with digital literacy. My kids can read and write to me, but can they read and write to the rest of the world?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I would say that my grade is about a B+. Like a lot of these kids I've tested the waters and learned what's okay and not okay for myself. I figured if I wouldn't say/do it in person, I ought not say/do it online, and even then I have to keep in mind that the internet strips every other clue besides written from communication so it is easy to miscommunicate.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?): I think these kids are right. I can lecture about internet safety all I want... but till I let the kids have enough rope to try it out... they won't apply it. It's a scary prospect though, because there are so many dangerous things out there. I'm going to have to work hard between finding the line where the students can grow, and where they'll be in danger!

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?):

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary (How might you use this new information in your classroom?):