October 21-25, 2013 is Digital Citizenship Week. Digital citizenship is part of the
process of learning to live, learn, and work in the global community, so
these skills need to be embedded into students’ everyday lives, both at
home and at school.Edutopia and Common Sense Media are two leaders in providing resources for teachers and schools to facilitate engaging and relevant lessons and projects that incorporate important concepts such as copyright, internet safety, cyberbullying, digital footprints, communication, collaboration, and media literacy.
Common Sense Media’s resources include comprehensive, age-appropriate curricula for pre-K through 12th grades, while Edutopia’s collection includes videos, lesson plans, and projects from which teachers can pick and choose to find the ones that best fit into their classroom activities. Both sites also have materials for parents, families, and community members as well.
Be sure to join in the celebration of Digital Citizenship Week, and check out the various resources on both of these sites to find the perfect fit for your student’s needs!
http://www.edutopia.org/cyberbullying-internet-digital-citizenship-resources
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/curriculum
