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Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is a way of how to use the internet and technology appropriately. There are many ways to become a good digital citizen, such as managing your digital conduct and footprint, keeping safe online, not sending hateful messages and managing your privacy. Though many people abuse the internet and it leads them to sticky situations. Talking Techno is site that helps you become a good digital citizen and educate you on the internet.

The internet is a great way to learn new things and connect with people but did you know all your activities on the internet is saved? No well, you leave a trail everywhere you go. Always think about what you search up because people can track you. Most of the websites you visit will make note of your visit and every time after that.

Digital Relationships

Chatting online is fantastic and an awesome way to keep up to date with your friends although there are a lot of dangers that come along with it. You can get nasty messages and you never really know who you are talking to. When you’re chatting it is safe to say some of say things that we say we won’t really say when face to face. When you’re talking to someone never give important details that can determine where you live. Never meet sometime you met on the internet in real life, IT IS DANGEROUS.

Tagging

- Had a great day out and took some pictures with your friends and you want to share them? So you post it but have you asked for friend’s permission? Putting up a picture of you and friends without asking is wrong because you may want to post it but they might not want everyone to see it. In the end it does have them in the photo some it might make them uncomfortable if they see a picture of them online and they didn’t even post it. Also without asking their permission you can break friendships.

- Sharing Photos is fine but when you start to post inappropriate pictures you create unwanted attention. For example: cyber-bullying, verbal bullying etc.

- Embarrassing photos can ruin people’s reputations. Say you finally get out of school and you are trying to get a job. The company you apply do a background check on you and they come across disturbing picture of you. Now they have the impression that you are not serious and childish but even though you aren’t. Therefore you don’t get the job.

Posting
- 1 silly photo online can lead to the whole school knowing about it. Embarrassing right? That’s why you have to be careful of what you post online.
- When you post a picture it stays there forever even if you delete it. How? Well people can screen shot your photo before you have taken it down and they can spread it around via instant message.

Privacy

Nowadays it is easier to send messages, photos and videos but sometimes these blogs and social networking sites can turn into places you really don’t want to be in. That’s why knowing how to manage your privacy is important.

Emails It is important not to give your email out to people you don’t know. If you do the emails that the send you might contain scams and viruses. - Never open emails from organistation you don’t know, just delete or report them

Passwords
You need to keep your passwords safe because many people can hack your accounts and put posts up that is rude and mean. You should never share your passwords with your friends because when you have a fight they can just log on your account and get there revenge on you.
Once you post something you lose control of who sees it.

Q&A

What is considered as poor conduct?

Poor conduct is many different things. When you become aggressive on the internet and bully someone is very poor conduct. Posing like somebody else online is creepy and in the top 5 of poor conduct. Rude images is disturbing and not something that everyone wants to see.

How do I know the person i'm talking is real?

Ask the person you know if they have an account to that website when you see them in real life. Only accept people you know when you get friend requests.

What do I do if i am sent a hate message or see one?

The best thing to do is tell the person that someone has said this and report it to a teacher or parent. The worst thing you could possibly do is do nothing or forward it.

How do I know if a website is reliable?

Do your research. See if the site is legit by going on a search engine and find anything you can about the website or page.

How can I keep my password safe?

Have 8 characters in your password and include capital and lowercase letters and numbers.

What do I do if I get a scam?

Delete it or report it to anti-scamming agencies.

How do i know if it is a scam?

Look at the web address and search it up on a search engine because someone is bound to have gotten the scam as well.

References

Cybersmart.gov.au,. (2014). CyberQuoll: Cybersmart. Retrieved 25 August 2014, from http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Kids/Have%20Fun/cyberquoll.aspx

Cybersmart.gov.au,. (2014). Cybersmart Tagged. Retrieved 25 August 2014, from http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/tagged/

Kidsmart.org.uk,. (2014). Kidsmart: Digital Footprints. Retrieved 25 August 2014, from http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/digitalfootprints/

NSW, D. (2014). Digital Citizenship 7-12. Digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au. Retrieved 25 August 2014, from http://www.digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au/Sec_Splash/index.htm

Tsv.catholic.edu.au,. (2014). What is Digital Citizenship? - Catholic Education Office Diocese of Townsville. Retrieved 25 August 2014, from http://www.tsv.catholic.edu.au/resource_centre/digital_citizenship/digital_citizenship.php

Monday 25 August 2014