Digiteens

= THIS IS NO LONGER USED FOR CATNIP...PLEASE SEE FALL CATALOG. = = Welcome to..........Digiteens: Digital Citizenship by Digital Teenagers =

__**Description**____:__ Much of digital citizenship education focuses on adults compiling information to share with students, this method provides a framework for students to conduct authentic research with global partners on the aspects of digital citizenship and creation of action projects at their schools. This presentation’s goal is to: 1) demonstrate the efficacy of a project based approach to digital citizenship education, 2) provide insight into teen-mentoring of younger students, 3) effective coaching practices for teachers and educators wishing to encourage a project based learning approach to digital citizenship, 4) an overview of the aspects of digital citizenship salient to teenagers around the world and what they think the message of educators should be to their students, and 5) a concrete experience allowing students who have thoroughly researched this topic to share their thoughts with a global audience and engage in global discussion on this. This is a compilation of student views, research, and beliefs as it relates to digital topics and how these should be taught in schools. **__Presenters:__** Vicki Davis and Westwood Schools Students, Camilla, GA USA **__Length of Presentation:__** 15:25 **2** CATNIP HOURS __**URL:**__ http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=431

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Your Name: Danielle Robb
 * Essential Questions**

1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

Vicki Davis is referring to the “openness” of the internet. Kids can access things on the internet with little or no accountability. Kids can post videos, pictures, and information on the internet for the world to see. There is no one out there to hold kids accountable for their actions. Parents often times do not even know what their kids are doing on the internet.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

I think that the one walkaway that sticks out the most to me is internet safety. I think that if I am going to have students accessing the internet in my classroom, it is my responsibility to educate them. I think it would be a great beginning of the year “assembly” for all schools to attend. I think that a lot of us have become accustomed to having the parents sign the internet usage policy, but we never talk about this policy with our students (at least in the younger grades). Now more than ever, students are accessing the internet for a variety of activities. I have seen kids as young as third grade creating Facebook and Myspace pages. There are many online sites for kids where you can chat online. I think that internet safety is going to become more and more important as time goes on.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

I think that my digital citizenship grade would be a B. I am very cautious about the things that I post on the internet and am always thinking, “Would I be OK with a parent or student seeing this?”. The web is open to anyone and everyone. The one area that I believe I am lacking in are the internet agreements. I don’t think I have ever read the terms of use on a website. I usually just quickly go through at click “I agree”. I think that it is important to know what I am getting myself into and what could possibly happen because of my signing up for the site.

Summary:

I think that what the students in the digiteens project did was absolutely incredible! I think that often times the work that kids can do is better than what an adult might do if given the same task. The project on DUI vs. DWT was especially powerful for me. I grew up with a cell phone and am constantly on it. After watching that video, I will no longer be using a cell phone while driving. All of the projects were impressive. I think that the kids took on the responsibility and really created a great product. The maturity level of the students in the videos was very surprising!

Your Name: Jamie Kozimor 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? I think the "Internet Wild West" refers to the newness of our personal technological capabilities with regard to patterns of safety and the newly exposed ramifications of the online choices we make.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? My "walkaway" would be to investigate the cool active "photo album" display for use in my class.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I think I would give myself a B. I have tried to limit access on my social networking sites, and am aware of what I am posting and appropriateness for the general public.

Summary I appreciate work for and by students. I was surprised by the statistics sited in the DWT piece. I learned that the definition of digital literacy also encompassed discerning real and fake websites.

Your Name:Jennifer Damante 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?My definition of the "Internet Wild West" is simply and new period in time. These days what teen is not involved in this “Internet Wild West.” So many users, including teens, are unaware of the internet dangers and I feel teens learning from other teens can be very powerful.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? One walkaway item I can use for my own use of technology is to just me more aware of the internet dangers. I need to be doing the research, be more aware of the online traps and ensure that I have my information protected.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. I think I would give myself a B. I cannot always tell which websites are real or fake or which may cause a virus. I do not shop online and do set my information to private on social networking sites however after listening to the teens today, that does not always prevent someone from taking your pictures. Looking at the lesson plans and Google Docs available will be my first step.

Summary: I really enjoyed this video and thought is was powerful. Teens working together to educate each other on digital citizenship is awesome to see. Teens around the world should be researching digital safety and continue to teach others.

Your Name:Stephanie Embery 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term? I liked Vicki's use of this term in regards to the internet. My definition of this term would be that the internet opens up the world to everyone, and we need to be careful of the dangers lurking out there. Although there are many useful things on the internet, there are just as many harmful things that can endanger people who are not good digital citizens.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation? My walkaway from this presentation is to be sure that my students are aware of how to be good digital citizens. I never really thought of this as a teacher's responsibilty, but I can see how that is all a part of integrating technology into the classroom.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain. If I had to give myself a Digital Citizenship grade, it would be a B. I do my best to protect my identity, and I never post any inappropriate material on the internet. However, I am sure there are many dangers out there that I need to educate myself on, and I will continue to be aware of new dangers.

Summary: This presentation revolved around digital citizenship, and was student-researched and student-created. Students had to do research on digital citizenship, and then create action projects to help educate other teens. It was interesting how they were able to work with students from other countries to complete their projects. Many of the projects were like talk shows, and others were designed like PSA's. I enjoyed this student created presentation.

Your Name: Mike Brauer 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

I think this is the perfect term for what is happening in cyberspace. Last May, ASU and the County Attorney's office did a presentation and survey at our school regarding social networking, cyberbullying, sexting, etc., and it's definitely the Wild West out there. My definition of Internet Wild West is that it's a virtual free-for-all on the Internet, and we have to educate our students regarding the risks.

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

The brief student video regarding digital literacy ("real vs. fake websites") got me thinking about how I could use it with my students. I like this topic because it addresses internet safety as well as authentic research. Too many students don't understand how to differentiate between a legitimate website and a site that simply contains amateur comments and opinions. I think these two topics could be approached together during a research project.

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

I probably deserve a C+ overall because I sometimes text while driving. I like to think that I am careful when I do it, but I know the statistics are against me. My internet grade is probably an A. I am extremely careful when making purchases, I use an online security company (McAfee), and the only photos, text, etc. that I post online is suitable for general audicences. I'm rated G!

Summary

This presentation is simply a series of student-produced videos regarding digital citizenship, particularly with regard to teenagers. Students address such issues as driving while texting, safety and security, digital literacy, and e-commerce.

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary

Your Name: 1. Vicki Davis used the term "Internet Wild West". What is your definition of this term?

2. What is your "walkaway" (one item you can use in your classroom or your own use of technology) from this presentation?

3. Now that you have watched this presentation think about your own Digital Citizenship. If you were to give yourself a grade for Digital Citizenship (the norms of behavior with regard to technology use), what would it be? Explain.

Summary