Cybercitizens,+Grade+7

=Grade 7, Cyber Citizens=

//**I can be courteous and respectful in my cybercommunications.**//
 * Lesson 1: Netiquette**

What is Netiquette? It's using etiquette (good manners) and courtesy on the Internet (network + etiquette). What is courtesy? It's treating others the way you'd like to be treated.


 * View** this [|NetLiteracy video] on Netiquette**.**
 * Read** the Boston Public Library's [|Netiquette guidelines] for kids.


 * View** this PSA (public service announcement) on //[|Digital Privacy]//. It originates from **//[|That's Not Cool,]//** which is associated with //**[|Futures without Violence]**//.

Because written text does not provide gestures, facial expressions, or inflections, the tone may be confusing of misleading.
 * With your partner, **make a list** **of emoticons** (smiley faces, etc.) **and abbreviations** (JK for Just Kidding) and discuss how/when you would use them.

Students generally text instead of using email. However, there are times when more formal communication is appropriate.
 * View** this short YouTube video on [|email manners].
 * **Discuss** with your partner or group when email might be a better choice than texting. Consider these answers and compare them with yours.


 * Lesson 2: Who, Me? Why Should I Care?**


 * //I can help prevent cyberbullying.//**
 * View** this video [|Can't Take It Back.]
 * Consider** these [|scenarios] of "digital disrespect" and discuss what your actions will be.
 * Take this [|quiz]**to find out if you are a cyberbully
 * Discuss** with your partner: How can we prevent Cyberbullying?
 * Compare** your answers with this list

//**I can take steps to protect my identity and reputation.**//
 * Lesson 3: Digital Identity and Reputation**


 * View** the video //[|Post to Be Private]//.
 * Read** in the gray box beneath the movie frame //[|Social Networking]//and then click on the yellow sign "Click Here to Find Out What You Should Report."
 * With your partner, **discuss** how to adjust settings to post for only those you want to see your posting. Why is it important to adjust your personal settings?


 * Watch** the video //[|Your Photo Fate]//.
 * **Discuss** thes**e** questions with your partner or a small group,.
 * Do you know anyone who has received a sexual message or naked picture on his/her cell phone?
 * Do you know anyone who was ever asked or pressured to send a nude or sexual picture?
 * Do you think it is OK to ask or pressure someone to send nude or sexually suggestive images? Why do you think that?
 * Do you think it’s OK to send sexually suggestive images? Why do you think that?
 * What could happen to you if you send or forward a sexually suggestive or nude photo?
 * How likely is it that images and messages intended for one person will be seen by others?
 * View** the video //[|Offline Consequences]//.
 * **Discuss** what offline consequences can happen if you make poor decisons in posting images and comments

//**I can credit others for their work and "borrow" their work ethically and legally.**// //**View** [|Avoiding Plagiarism: What Do I Need to Cite]//?(words vs. ideas) @http://survey.aea.k12.ia.us/survey/94255/1719
 * Lessons 4 and 5: Copyright**
 * View //[|Plagiarism: Don't Do It]//.**
 * **Discuss** Why shouldn't anyone plagiarize?
 * **Discuss** How do I know what to cite?
 * View //[|YouTube Copyright School]//. (**infringement of other's media)
 * Read** [|What Is Copyright?,]text which explains copyright & fair use, etc.
 * Skim** Copyright in an Electronic Environment [|http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/copyright1.html]for legal quantity and percentages of works which may be used under fair use.
 * Take** the Copyright/Copywrong Quiz. Mrs. Krass gives credit to California State University, Sacramento for these questions.