Monday, August 9, 2010

Thing # 11

The internet is a powerful teaching tool when used correctly. As educators, we want our students to be prepared for the future. We provide students access to the web, but we must also provide them with the tools to use it responsibility. Digital Citizenship is a huge responsibility to teach. However, I believe as the librarian, I have the opportunity to model and discuss the appropriate behaviors in regard to technology.
The articles were helful in reminding me to make a mental note of things to touch on this year.
There are a couple of things I will focus on when teaching Digital Citizenship. One of those is digital etiquette. Our job is to teach students and teachers to become responsible citizens when accessing the web. I want to discuss both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors when using the computers. We as educators need to set a good example of this. Another subject that middle school students encounter is cyberbullying. Addressing how students feel and staying safe is the key. I think we do a good job of talking to students in the early years about strangers and staying safe, but now we have to discuss self protection on the web. It is sad but true.

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