Description
Today’s students are growing up with a vastly different relationship to technology than experienced by previous generations. In the modern world, social and academic experiences for young people are deeply entwined with the Internet and digital media. Most students spend a significant amount of time online every day. Understanding ethical and safety-related concerns of the Internet, making good choices online, and being responsible digital citizens are crucial skills and behaviors that need to be taught to and practiced by today’s students. Digital Citizenship is designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely and participate responsibly in our digital world. Lessons address the nine elements of digital citizenship, so that students become equipped to foster a positive attitude toward technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity.
Prerequisites
Please note this course contains a final exam that will require the student to identify in advance an appropriate location as well as an adult proctor for the exam.
Course Objectives
- Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
- Differentiate between appropriate technology uses in different settings (school, home, work, etc.)
- Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
- Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
- Understand intellectual property, copyright, public domain and plagiarism, proper citations, and website information validation.
- Learn to protect your information from outside forces that might cause disruption or harm.
- Describe the right and freedom to use all types of digital technology while using the technology in an acceptable and responsible manner.
- Understand what a 'digital footprint' is and that your 'digital footprint' remains and evolves, and can have an impact on your life during and after school.
- Understand proper behavior when communicating online.
- Learn how to protect yourself as a consumer when shopping online.
- Explore the concept of privacy in your everyday lives, and how it relates to using the Internet.
- To promote positive physical and psycho-social well-being in the use of mobile and internet technologies.
- Raise awareness of appropriate online behavior towards others.
- Discuss consequences related to cyber bullying and online harassment.
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Details
Discipline:
Life Skills/Health, Computer Science and Technology
Level:
High School Standard
Program:
Gifted and Talented Middle School, High School
Grade:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
When Offered:
Duration:
weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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