Not only is it National Anti-Bullying Month, the week of October 21-25 has also been designated by Common Sense Media and Cable in the Classroom as National Digital Citizenship Week. In response, Edutopia has posted Digital Citizenship Week: 6 Resources for Educators. In addition to curriculum from Common Sense Media, which many of our schools are already using in their digital citizenship implemenation plans, Edutopia highlights several other resources worth checking out.
Understanding YouTube & Digital Citizenship
As part of Google’s digital citizenship committment, they have teamed with iKeepSafe and YouTube (owned by Google) to provide lessons on the ethical use of YouTube and other social media. The videos are appropriate for a wide range of ages from Grade 4 through adult. The lessons, however, are aimed more at middle- and high school-aged students.
Cyberwise Digital Citizenship Learning Center
Includes resources for students, parents and educators. Resources range from online digital citizenship game links to newsletters and videos.
Cable in the Classroom – Digital Citizenship
A dynamic website for engaging articles, videos and other resources for teaching digital citizenship. A good place to start is with their InCtrl page, which includes videos and a growing bank of lessons for topics such as cyberbullying, digital footprint and protecting online privacy.
BrainPop Jr. Spotlight – Digital Citizenship
Although not all content on the BrainPop website is free, BrainPop has made a committment to provide its digital citizenship resources at no charge. Content is appropriate for elementary-aged students.
Teaching Channel – Super Digital Citizen
Website offers educators an easy way to find short, professionally produced videos (under 10 minutes) on digital citizenship topics. What makes this resource so valuable is that the videos are filmed with actual classroom teachers and students, thus providing a window into best practices.
"The technology that has so dramatically changed the world outside our schools is now changing the learning and teaching environment within them."
