Netiquette&DigitalCitizenship

__**Digital Citizenship**__ **Throughout this year, we will do a variety of activities using online resources and discussion boards (like Teen Tribune - see the bottom of this page for an informative PowerPoint). Before we can do that, it's important that all students understand what appropriate behavior is online. All students will complete this lesson at the beginning of the year.**

**DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP** can broadly be described as "the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use" (Mike Ribble & Gerald Bailey, //Digital Citizenship in Schools//, 10).

First, you will be investigating **DIGITAL ETIQUETTE**. Digital etiquette--also referred to as "netiquette"--is just one element of digital citizenship **.**

__**Your objective**__ is to develop your own understanding and definition of digital etiquette for all use of technology in and out of school. We will do a variety of projects and activities using technology this year, and proper "netiquette" must always be used.

Click and browse the links below. Fill out the "Understanding Digital Etiquette" handout as you browse. Take the netiquette quiz last. After the quiz, go to the discussion tab of this page and post on the discussion board for your class period.

Netiquette Definition Middletown Public Schools - Acceptable Use Policy The Rules of Netiquette Digital Citizenship Netiquette Quiz





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