Safe and Ethical Technology Use Wiki.pptx

Information for my PBWorks Wiki Page for UofP assignment

1. RHS and Digital Citizenship One of our goals as teachers is to educate our students and parents about safe and responsible technology use and guide them towards digital citizenship.

2. What is Digital Citizenship? Recognizing the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world and acting in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical. Digital citizenship includes, not only your actions in your online courses, but also in your personal life - including, sending a picture on your smartphone, playing video games online, and interacting with others on social media. Good digital citizens protect their personal information, use good judgment, and treat others with respect. As a result, practicing good digital citizenship makes our online world a more welcoming place for everyone. Without a doubt, technology affects every aspect of our lives. In an effort to develop well-rounded digital citizens, DoDEA Virtual School (DVS) recognizes the components of digital citizenship - digital footprints; online privacy and security, including cyberbullying; and academic integrity, which includes citing sources, plagiarism, and the use of translation software. For more information on school policies regarding digital citizenship, academic integrity, and other online behavior expectations, check out DVS Guidelines for Student Behavior in the DVS Handbook. ( Digital_Citizenship , 2023)

3. Why teach Digital Citizenship? Some key reasons digital citizenship education is critical: It promotes online safety by teaching kids how to protect private information and avoid scams,  predators, explicit content, and cyberbullying. Cybersecurity and privacy should be key focuses. It reduces the actual occurrence of cyberbullying by empowering kids to stand up to hate speech and cruelty online. In-depth lessons on empathy, ethics, and respect are essential. It counters internet addiction by encouraging kids to balance screen time with real-world activities. Teaching self-control and moderation in tech usage are important skills. It fights misinformation by showing kids how to evaluate information online sources and think critically about what they see on social media. Developing strong media literacy is foundational. It fosters digital responsibility by demonstrating how to avoid piracy, plagiarism, and other unethical online behaviors. Ethical tech use must be consistently modeled. It expands opportunities by teaching kids how to use technology to create, collaborate, and make a positive difference in the world. Building digital etiquette skills opens doors. With comprehensive and engaging digital citizenship, teaching digital citizenship and digital etiquette to elementary students can raise kids to be digitally literate, ethical, empowered participants online and in life. ( Alireezaei & Zaeri , 2023)

4. Ramstein High School Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Ramstein High School students will follow the policies mandated by the Department of Defense European Activity (DoDEA). Both students and parents will need to review the policies and sign the provided forms prior to the student receiving their school provided Chromebook Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information about the technology policies and consequences for any misconduct

5. Social Media Use of personal social media between parents/teachers/students is discouraged. The only acceptable form of social media communication between parents/teachers/students is through official school social media. (https://ramsteinhs.dodea.edu/school-policies)

6. Computer Access/Internet Policy/Electronic Devices Each student, together with the student’s parent or guardian (if applicable), shall acknowledge and sign Form 700, “Use of DoDEA Internet and Use of Information Technology Resources,” before he or she is assigned a user account. In accordance with Enclosure 4 of DoDEA Administrative Instruction 6600.01, “Computer Access and Internet Policy,” February 16, 2010, the following are required of all students: Students shall use DoDEA information technology (IT) resources, including computers, electronic mail, and internet access, only in support of education and for research consistent with the educational objectives of DoDEA; Students shall respect and adhere to all of the rules governing access to, and use of, DoDEA’s IT resources; Students shall be polite in all electronic communication; Students shall use courteous and respectful language and/or images in their messages to others; Students shall not swear, use vulgarities, or use harsh, abusive, sexual, or disrespectful language and/or images; Students who misuse DoDEA IT resources are subject to disciplinary measures; and Students’ accounts will be deactivated upon transition out of a DoDEA school. The signed agreement (Form 700) is to be retained in the administrative office at the student’s school for the duration of the student’s enrollment. A copy will be provided to the student and, if applicable, the student’s parent or guardian. (https://ramsteinhs.dodea.edu/school-policies)

7. Computer Safety Tips The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics 1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people. 2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work. 3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s computer files. 4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal. 5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness. 6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid. 7. Thou shalt not use other people’s computer resources without authorization or proper compensation. 8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s intellectual output. 9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing. 10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

8. Computer Safety Tips Passwords Your password must be kept safe and avoid writing it down anywhere. Do not share your password with anyone. DoDEA requires the following in your password: 15 Characters minimum 1 each of the following character sets: Uppercase letters Lowercase letters Numeric characters Special Characters Must not be a previous password

9. Digital Netiquette Privacy is more than just what you choose to share or not share online. Never share private information online. Private information includes things that can identify you, like your full name, address, telephone number, birthday, and even which school you attend. You can share personal information, like your hobbies and favorite colors. Just be sure that the personal information that you do share is safe, responsible, and respectful. If you’re not sure what is safe to share, ask a trusted adult. ( Digital_Citizenship , 2023)

10. Digital Netiquette Online privacy and security is more than protecting your private information, it’s also about preventing and protecting you from cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like smartphones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through texts and apps on smartphones and tablets, as well as online in social media and video games where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, mean, or threatening content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Sometimes, cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior. ( Digital_Citizenship , 2023)

11. Online Citing Methods When do you have the right to quote from sources? The right to citation means that you can use materials (short works or portions of works) in your own work without having to request permission. Requirements for using citations: Must be from published works – not: diaries, internal documents from a company. The quote must serve as documentation or the basis for an explanation. This means, content of the work used must be the object of discussion. The source must be named: It must clearly identified. Required information include, in particular, the name of the author and the location of the quote. Only the necessary amount of material may be used. In each individual case, please consider: How broadly available is the material in which the work was used? To what extend does this usage limit the utilization possibilities of the copyright holder. (Teaching, 2024)

12. The Credibility of Online Information (Evaluating Information, 2024)

13. The Credibility of Online Information (Evaluating Information, 2024)

14. Questions Students and Parents, if you have any questions about our policies on the use of technology in the classroom, or at home, please contact me at: [email protected]