"Fostering an educated, responsible and reflective community of Digitally Literate Citizens"

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The White Hatter!

We are excited to welcome The White Hatter on Wednesday, December 8th from 9:30-11:00am!

In support of our Digital Literacy school goal, The White Hatter will be sharing education and resources around the following  topics:

Cyberbullying, Sexting, Nudes, Intimate Images and the Law for students in grade 8 and 9.

https://www.thewhitehatter.ca/

 

Oversharing and Digital Footprint

Have you ever walked on a sandy beach or a muddy trail, turned around only to see your footprints clearly left behind? The same thing happens when you enter the web world but the difference is your online activity can leave a permanent trail… a digital footprint that is a reflection of you. As every digital citizen has a significant amount of control over what is shared and how it is shared, what kind of footprint do you want to create as you walk in your daily digital path?

Don’t  sweat! Your digital presence and reputation is in your hands. Choose to build a positive online identity – one that truly represents the kind of person you want to be. Before you share, stop and think about the identity you are choosing to build and maintain, and reflect on how it will affect your reputation now and in the future. Take pride in your digital footprint at any age. People in all walks of life will respond well to a positive online representation of you whether you are 10 or 110!

 

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My Ideal Life Handout

 

Defining a Digital Citizen

A digital citizen is a confident and capable user of static and mobile communication devices approaching use with balance and understanding of use.

The user utilizes technologies to participate in educational, social, and cultural activities, as well as personal entertainment and online activities.

A digital citizen engages and develops critical thinking skills online learning how to navigate the numerous options for informational content.

A digital citizen is aware of the communication challenges that exist from mediated forms of communication and can manage them effectively.

A digital citizen engages others online in a positive, meaningful way and learns how to challenge conversation in a productive manner without agitation.

A digital citizen demonstrates honest, transparent user habits and approaches online communication with ethics and integrity. A digital citizen respects the concepts of digital privacy and freedom of speech in a digital world – recognizing that geographic borders do not play specific roles in the boundaries of communication online.

The online communicator contributes and actively promotes the values of digital citizenship.

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