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=Digital Citizenship=

 **From the Dr. Seuss book 'Oh the Places You’ll Go' //"You’ll look up and down streets. Look ‘em over with care. About some you will say, “I don’t choose to go there.” With your head full of brains and shoes full of feet, you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good streets."//**

I am a strong advocate for integrating technology tools into education. The communication, collaboration, and information opportunities available online are too rich to ignore. It is important, however, to stay informed and current with online tools in order to stay safe and keep your family safe. Kids are growing up in a digital world that is very different from the world we grew up in. We don’t have parenting models to fall back on. We are setting new rules and model behavior each day as we work, learn, and play with our digital kids. We don’t let kids drive without a license and we shouldn’t let them get online without our supervision and support. I hope you enjoy the resources that I have gathered here. I welcome your questions and comments; Tonya Witherspoon (tonya@mindscapeswichita.com).  **Digital Citizenship can be defined as being an ethical and responsible citizen of the infoverse.**

Dr. Mike Ribble, K-State graduate, has developed a plan for Digital Citizenship. Dr. Ribble separates the rights and responsibilities of every digital citizen into nine themes. Dr Ribble published a book for educators called //[|Digital Citizenship for Schools]//. He is currently working on a new book specifically for parents called //[|Raising a Digital Child]//.

Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship
1. [|Digital Etiquette] : electronic standards of conduct or procedure. 2. [|Digital Communication:] electronic exchange of information. 3. [|Digital Literacy:] process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology. 4. [|Digital Access] : full electronic participation in society. 5. [|Digital Commerce:] electronic buying and selling of goods. 6. [|Digital Law] : electronic responsibility for actions and deeds. 7. [|Digital Rights & Responsibilities:] those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world. 8. [|Digital Health & Wellness:] physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world. 9. [|Digital Security (self-protection):] electronic precautions to guarantee safety.

Resources to teach [|Digital Citizenship].

===Digital Citizenship as defined by the [|International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE),] [|National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS.)]===

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students will:
 * advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
 * exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
 * demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
 * exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.