Digital rights and responsibilities
Using devices like cell phones, computers, tablets, and other technology devices with internet access is fun, but you need to make sure you are using them appropriately and safely. Check out the tips below that provide your responsibilities as a digital citizen!
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Acceptable Use PolicyThis is a document that you need to sign at school before you are allowed to use a computer or electronic device. Make sure that you read it carefully, as it describes rules on how to care for and use the device, as well as consequences for breaking those rules. Watch the PowToon on the left for more information on the Acceptable Use Policy.
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Digital Rights
Through the use of a computer or other device you can create works of art. A computer and various programs allow you to create items that you can call your own. Depending on whether you want to sell these items or allow others to use them, you have the right to decide what to do with your creation.
As a citizen of the United States, you have the freedom of expression, but you must make sure that you are using appropriate and kind words, as well as not hurting others with your speech. There may be consequences for what you say online.
Computers and the internet allow people to do their homework, do research, buy things, and more. Everyone should have access to a device with internet. Most schools provide students with either a 1:1 device or access to a computer through a library, technology special, or classroom devices.
As a citizen of the United States, you have the freedom of expression, but you must make sure that you are using appropriate and kind words, as well as not hurting others with your speech. There may be consequences for what you say online.
Computers and the internet allow people to do their homework, do research, buy things, and more. Everyone should have access to a device with internet. Most schools provide students with either a 1:1 device or access to a computer through a library, technology special, or classroom devices.
Digital responsibilities
There is so much information available on the internet. Some of it is available for free. Other things we need to pay for. Regardless of whether something is free or has a cost, we need to be sure that if we borrow something that is not ours, we need to recognize the source, or where it came from. Sometimes we cannot borrow things because they belong to others and we don't have their permission. This is called copyright, and you can get in a lot of trouble for borrowing or using copyrighted material without permission. You may borrow items listed as public domain, but you need to remember to cite where you obtained the item. If you copy writing that isn't yours, you are plagiarizing, or stealing someone else's work.
Responsibilities as a student:
- Cite your sources
- Download items legally
- Report cyberbullying
- Visit appropriate websites
- Care for your device
- Create strong passwords
- Don't share personal information
Cyber bullying
Being kind when talking to others in person is important. On the computer it is no different. You should be kind to everyone when chatting with others. Only talk to people who you know and trust, both online and in person. Remember that words can be very harmful to others. Treat others the way that you want to be treated. You should not cyberbully others or make fun of them. There are consequences for participating in cyber bullying.
Google Interland
Google Interland is a fun game that can teach and reinforce key ideas of digital citizenship. Click the link above and have fun while you answer questions about digital safety, create strong passwords, and more!
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