WIth your partner, put a summary of your reports (combined) and your hyperlinked resources on your Technology blog. Each partner must embed the document in their blog.

Research one of the nine elements for digital citizenship and provide a definition as well as background material. Find a group in the community, such as another class, a group of parents or teachers, who would benefit from learning about this topic and explore methods for ‘teaching’ this group, Discuss any existing cross-curricular links to support your particular topic. Discuss and evaluate resources and teaching methods. Design tests and evaluations for your final lesson. These could include formative as well as summative and be designed for the audience as well as the teacher to complete.

Create an individual report based on this investigation. Don't forget to cite all resources in MLA style. 

Embed this report using Scrib, into your Technology Blog, and past the link to your blog post here.

In this lesson, you will learn to recognize the elements of digital citizenship:

• Digital Etiquette
• Digital Communication
• Digital Literacy
• Digital Access
• Digital Commerce
• Digital Rights and Responsibilities
• Digital Law
• Digital Health and Wellness
• Digital Security

You will have 1 class period to complete this activity.

Who is a digital citizen?

You! 
Basically, a digital citizen is anyone who uses digital tools such as computers, cell phones, or the internet in their work, school or for recreation.  Just like citizens of a city have to adopt rules and standards of behavior in order to live together, those of us in the digital world should do the same.  

There are general guidelines we can all follow in order to stay safe, and work well in the digital world.  These guidelines are outlined in the elements of digital citizenship.

What are the 9 elements of digital citizenship?

The elements of Digital Citizenship, defined by Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey are as follows:
Digital Access

• Making sure that all students have equal access to digital tools like laptops, digital cameras and the Internet
• Providing time and equipment for students with special needs
• Making students aware of locations and resources you can use off campus
  

Digital Commerce

• Using computers to buy and sell items on commercial websites and auction sites
• Subscribing and purchasing media using tools like iTunes
  

Digital Communication

• Exchanging information using:
• email
• cell phones
• instant messaging
• text messaging
• web pages/blogs/wikis
  

Digital Literacy

• Learning about the basics of using a computer
• Evaluating online resources to make sure they are truthful and accurate
• Learning how to find information on a specific topic on the Internet
  

Digital Etiquette

• Using technology in a way that doesn't affect others negatively
• Using technology only when it is appropriate
• Respecting others online by not posting information that is hurtful or untrue.
  

Digital Law

• Understanding how to use and share music, photos, and movies legally
• Creating original works that are free from plagiarism
• Respecting the privacy of others and the integrity of networks in terms of passwords and data

Digital Rights and Responsibilities

• Following Acceptable Use Policies
• Using technology responsibly
• Reporting inappropriate use of technology resources
  

Digital Health and Wellness

• Using proper hand placement and posture when keyboarding
• Balancing time spent using digital tools with time spent offline
  

Digital Security

• Protecting hardware and network security by using secure and secret passwords
• Protecting personal security by not posting personal information online
  

Source: http://www.pensacolachs.org/webpages/capplications/index.cfm?subpage=428866 

Cyber-Influence & Power

1) Kevin Alloca: Why videos go viral
http://ed.ted.com/on/VN93fG9c

2) Clay Shirky: How Social Media can Make History
http://ed.ted.com/on/La77Ugad

Task: 
You will poste a reflection in your learning log titled: "Cyber - Influence & Power" and share
1)  A resume of each video
2) How you felt about each video
3) Questions that came to mind while watching each video 
4) Any concerns that you have after watching the video's