by Tracy Watanabe
What does it mean to be a “good citizen”?
What does it mean to be safe?
Behavior Expectations
When I was growing up, there were expectations my parents had of me for my personal safety:
- Ask permission before going somewhere.
- Don’t talk to strangers. — (With the exception of my parents/entrusted adult being aware of the conversation.)
- Ask for help when I need it.
- Be polite and use good manners.
- Help others when I can, and add to their lives.
These are the same expectations I have of my own children for their interactions in our physical community and our digital communities.
How can we be “good citizens” and safe on the Internet?
How can we be safe on the Internet?
Click here to watch a BrainPOP video about Digital Etiquette to find answers to these questions (you may need to use your School BrainPOP username and password to log in).
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Creating Blogging Guidelines
Blogs often have Guidelines about the expectations for safety and digital citizenship. Visit these examples and decide what is strong or important on these:
- 4 KJ’s Blog — please click on both links on this page
- Mr. Salsich’s Guidelines
- Mr. Avery’s Guidelines