Course Overview:
Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to foster responsible and healthy online behavior among students. Guided by the required text, Kristen Mattson’s “Digital Citizenship in Action, 2nd Edition, ISBN 979-8888370193 available online, learn to integrate digital citizenship principles into curriculum, actively engage students in building positive digital identities, develop student online safety strategies and, support digital health and well-being. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical strategies, invite and empower students to join you in creating and actively engaging in a safe and positive digital learning community.
Course Learning Objectives:
In this course, participants will have an opportunity to learn:
- The importance of digital citizenship in today’s world
- Key Digital Citizenship components of: Safety, Security, Privacy, Digital Footprint, Digital Literacy, Digital Etiquette, Digital Rights and Responsibilities, Digital Health and Wellness
- Strategies for helping students create positive digital identities
- How to engage responsibly in Online Communities
- The implementation of cybersecurity measures in the classroom
- How to Encourage critical thinking about digital content
Instructor
Joe Herz
B.S., M.A. in Educational TechnologyK-8 General Ed; K-12 Technology 30+ years.
Site and District Tech Coordinator; Technology Program Planner; Conference Presenter; Author.
"My current educational goal is to aid in the development of effective and responsible technology use by all students and innovative technology implementation by teachers."
Joe’s personal interests include: Music (guitar/drums), his classic VW bus and helping with local animal rescues.