Digital Citizenship
Manual
Jemison Elementary
School
Created by Jill Davis
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Table of Contents
Definition of Digital Citizenship………………..3
Classroom Rules for Cell Phones…………….…4
Social Networking and Cyberbullying
Policies……………………………………..…….…7
Email and Internet Safety……………………….9
Copyright and Plagiarism………………..…….10
Digital Access…………………………………….11
Classroom Computer Rules…………………….12
Acceptable Technology Use Policies…………..13
References…………………………………………14
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Definition of
Digital Citizenship
D igital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology lead-
ers and parents to understand what students/children/technology
users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more
than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a
society full of technology. Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate, respon-
sible technology use. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing
and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the
users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology us-
age. (www.digitalcitizenship.net)
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Classroom Rules for Cell Phones
Rule #1: Cell phone ringers must always be kept on silent mode. Rule #2: Cell phones must be put away, away from all students, when they are
not being used for class purposes. Rules #3: All media and messages must be course related and used for
academic/learning purposes. Rule #4: All media published about others, or including the image of others,
must first be approved by the student(s) involved and the teacher. Rule #5: All students must respect others’ personal property- do not take or
use another student’s phone without student and teacher permission. Rule #6: Always remember… no message/media is private – your digital foot-
print is permanent! Follow safe and appropriate usage guidelines. Rule #7: Know your data plan! Please discuss your data plan with your par-
ents/guardians to make sure that you don’t incur additional charges for us-ing your cell phone in the classroom (school/district is not responsible for additional charges incurred for use during school).
Rule #8: Be responsible for your own property- label your phone for identifica-tion purposes (school/district is not responsible for lost or damaged prop-erty).
Rule #9: Any occurrence (or suggestion of occurrence) of bullying, harass-ment, cheating or any form of inappropriate use of cell phone and social media will not be tolerated. Student will immediately lost usage privileges and be subject to school, district and legal consequences if found guilty of any offense.
*Any student(s) who do not abide by classroom, school or district policies for using personally-owned devic-es (including cell phones) in the classroom are subject to lose their usage privileges. Teachers and ad-
ministrators may revise their Acceptable Usage Policies at any time. Students who abuse these policies will be subject to school, district and legal ramifications. (All students have signed and are subject to
the SUSD District Code of Conduct which includes an Acceptable Usage Policy for Technology) A
(instructionaltechnology.susd.curriculum.schoolfusion.us)
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Cell Phones in the Classroom- Policies and Procedures Dear Parents and Guardians: We have a new and exciting program that we are piloting in class this year. We are going to be utilizing a hand held computer that your child possesses at this moment – the cell phone. You child will be using their cell phone in a variety ways to foster learning.
The use of the cell phone in class for course work will not only meet district standards and objectives for curriculum and technology but also the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (developed by the International Society for Technology in Education). Students will be using their cell phone to contribute to class discussions and to answer quiz questions through texting. Your child will also be using various features of their cell phone including the calendar, digi-tal camera, video recorder, voice recorder and possibly various apps for the purpose of communication and collaboration with others in order to increase productivity and better engage them in the learning process. They may also be using materials captured on their cell phones and publishing them in safe online environ-ments for educational purposes.
If/when your child's work is posted online, we will notify you of the web address so you may view the work and make comments as well. Using cell phones as a learning resource is a privilege, and student will be given instruction on how to use this resource appropriately. If they abuse this privilege, they will be given an alternate assignment that does not involve the internet or their cell phone. Both you and your child will need to adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in this Cell Phone Acceptable Usage Policy. In order for your child to begin using his/her cell phone in the classroom, both you and your child must first sign this agreement.
I understand that not every student in the class will have a texting plan or a data plan that will allow them to use their cell phone for all the activities planned. If this is the case, you child will be allowed to work with a partner/group or use district resources to complete their work. Please do not think that you need to change your phone plans for this class. There is a space to indicate on this form whether or not your child has access to a personally-owned cell phone in the classroom and whether or not you give your permission for him/her to do so.
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Rules/Policies for Using Cell Phones in the Classroom: Rule #1: Cell phone ringers must always be kept on silent mode. Rule #2: Cell phones must be put away, away from all students, when they are not being used for class
purposes. Rules #3: All media and messages must be course related and used for academic/learning purposes. Rule #4: All media published about others, or including the image of others, must first be approved by the
student(s) involved and the teacher. Rule #5: All students must respect others’ personal property- do not take or use another student’s phone
without student and teacher permission. Rule #6: Always remember… no message/media is private – your digital footprint is permanent! Follow
safe and appropriate usage guidelines. Rule #7: Know your data plan! Please discuss your data plan with your parents/guardians to make sure
that you don’t incur additional charges for using your cell phone in the classroom (school/district is not responsible for additional charges incurred for use during school).
Rule #8: Be responsible for your own property- label your phone for identification purposes (school/district is not responsible for lost or damaged property).
Rule #9: Any occurrence (or suggestion of occurrence) of bullying, harassment, cheating or any form of inappropriate use of cell phone and social media will not be tolerated. Student will immediately lost usage privileges and be subject to school, district and legal consequences if found guilty of any offense.
*Any student(s) who do not abide by classroom, school or district policies for using personally-owned devices (including cell phones) in the classroom are subject to lose their usage privileges. Teachers and adminis-trators may revise their Acceptable Usage Policies at any time. Students who abuse these policies will be subject to school, district and legal ramifications. (All students have signed and are subject to the SUSD
District Code of Conduct which includes an Acceptable Usage Policy for Technology) A
I (printed parent/guardian name)
agree to allow my child (printed student name)
to participate in class by using their cell phone as a tool for learning.
I (printed student name) agree to follow the rules for the
appropriate use of the cell phone in class.
Parent's Signature:
Student's Signature:
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me or the school principal. We think
this is an amazing opportunity for students to learn how to use their cell phones as educational tools as well
as learn about internet safety and publishing online. We hope that you will participate as well by viewing and
commenting on their published work.
*Please note that this letter was adapted from Liz Kolb's book: From Toys to Tools, 2008, ISTE Publications.
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Social Networking and
Cyberbullying Policies Click on each picture to learn more...
http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/sliderContent/
what_is_SM.htm
http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/
sliderContent/post_resp.htm
http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/
sliderContent/digi_image.htm
http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/
sliderContent/ctc.htm
http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia/sliderContent/cb.htm
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Social Networking and
Cyberbullying Policies
cyberbullying.mp4
Watch FOSI's CEO, Stephen Balkam, as he talks about
Cyber Bullying on Comcast Newsmakers. Filmed on
October 23rd, 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwcGQVKTJg
Image from: http://
cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/176530/
file-18530001-jpg/images/
cyberbullying.jpg?
t=1413922516060
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Email and
Internet Safety
Internet Safety for Kids K-3.mp4
Uploaded on May 17, 2011
Internet safety for kids is a topic getting much attention because children are being exposed to the Internet at a younger and younger age. IUP Communications Media professor Erick Lauber and his student production team at IUP's Digital Media Institute recently produced this video on Internet safety for kids for the Indiana Area School District. It is currently used as part of the in-school training for students in kindergarten through third grade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89eCHtFs0XM
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Copyright and
Plagiarism
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Digital Access Students will have unlimited access to computers daily from
7:30AM-8:30AM for Accelerated Reader tests.
Students will have one 30 minute computer lab session per
week.
Students will be given the opportunity to utilize iPads at various
times during the year for test taking, class projects, and other
assignments denoted by the teacher.
Students will use the Promethean Board to conduct research as
a class, share ideas, and watch educational videos.
The teacher will use the Promethean Board to enhance student
learning and engage students in classroom lessons.
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Classroom Computer Rules
No food or drink.
Work quietly.
Keep your station
tidy.
Do not change any
settings.
Surf safely.
Manage your own
files.
Save often.
Follow log off instructions.
Elementary School Computer Lab Rules.mp4
http://classroomcaboodle.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpRCYBTtO3g
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Examples of an
Acceptable
Technology Use Policy
Click the icon to see New York City’s Internet Acceptable Use and Internet Policy.
http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/InternetAcceptableUse/default.htm
Click the icon to see Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Students Acceptable Use Policy.
http://www.oprfhs.org/Educational-Technology/Acceptable-Use-Policy-Students.cfm%23.VEsiYPldVQE
Click the icon to see Greenville County School’s Acceptable Use Policy.
http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Departments/main.asp?titleid=etsaup
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References
Balkam, Stephen. (2013, October 23) Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwcGQVKTJg
Cell Phones in the Classroom: Polices and Procedures (2014, October 24) Retrieved from: instructionaltech-
nology.susd.curriculum.schoolfusion.us
Child Rescue Network (2014, October 24) Internet Safety. Retrieved from: http://childrescuenetwork.org/
keeping-children-safe/internet-safety/
Hayes, Sharon (2010, November) Digital Access. Retrieved from: http://adigitalcitizen.pbworks.com/w/
page/1391089/Digital%20access
Lauber, Erick (2011, May 17) Internet Safety for Kids K-3. Retrieved from: http://youtu.be/89eCHtFs0XM
New York City Department of Education (2014, October 24) Rules and Polices: Social Media. Retreived from:
http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/SocialMedia
New York City Department of Education (2014, October 24) Internet Use Policy. Retrieved from: http://
schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/InternetAcceptableUse/default.htm
Ribble, Mike. (2014, October 24) Digital Citizenship: Using Technology Appropriately. Retrieved from: http://
digitalcitizenship.net
Simpson, Carol (2014, October 24) Copyright and Plagiarism Guidelines for Students. Retrieved from: http://
carolsimpson.com
Weigle, Betsy. (2014, October 24) Computer Rules. Retrieved from: www.classroom-caboodle.com
Weigle, Betsy. (2012, November 12) Computer Rules. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=QpRCYBTtO3g