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Empowering Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Dark Corners of the Web

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Presenters

Andy Marcinek

EdTech & IT Consultant

Marcinek Learning & Technology
@andycinek
@andycinek

Andrew Marcinek most recently served as the Digital Learning Officer at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School. Previously, he was the CIO at Worcester Academy and the first Chief Open Education Advisor for the US Department of Education, promoting open education policies and initiatives like #GoOpen. Andrew began his career teaching English in Philadelphia public high schools and later became an Instructional Technology Specialist, leading a notable 1:1 iPad initiative. He authored The 1:1 Roadmap and Teaching Digital Kindness.

Session description

Drawing insights from Marcinek's book, participants will discover strategies for addressing issues such as digital ethics, online relationships, screen time balance, and fostering a responsible digital mindset. Practical features, including Pause & Reflects, Teachable Moments, and ready-to-use classroom activities, make this session applicable across content areas and grade levels.

Purpose & objective

This session aims to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to teach students how to navigate the darker corners of the web responsibly. Objectives include:
Exploring strategies for teaching digital ethics, online relationships, and screen time balance.

Equipping educators with classroom activities and lesson plans for immediate implementation.

Fostering a new digital mindset among students to promote responsible online behavior.

Encouraging educators to reflect on their teaching practices and embrace teachable moments.

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Outline

Introduction to Digital Citizenship Challenges (10 minutes): Explore the challenges students face in the digital world.

Strategies for Teaching Digital Ethics (15 minutes): Discuss practical approaches to teaching digital ethics, including real-world examples.

Navigating Online Relationships (10 minutes): Address the complexities of online relationships and provide guidance for students.

Screen Time Balance and Mindset (10 minutes): Discuss the importance of screen time balance and fostering a responsible digital mindset.

Classroom Activities and Lesson Plans (15 minutes): Explore and share ready-to-use activities and lesson plans.

Reflection and Q&A (10 minutes): Encourage participant reflection and address questions.

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Supporting research

This session is grounded in research on digital citizenship, ethics, and online safety. Key resources include:

Common Sense Education - Access a wealth of resources, lesson plans, and articles on digital citizenship and online safety.

ISTE Digital Citizenship - Explore ISTE's collection of articles and resources on digital citizenship, including best practices for educators.

Edutopia - Teaching Digital Citizenship - An article highlighting resources and strategies for teaching digital citizenship in the classroom.

These research sources provide a strong foundation for understanding the importance of digital citizenship education and the strategies to navigate the darker corners of the web responsibly.

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Session specifications

Topic:

Digital citizenship

Grade level:

6-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: PC, Chromebook, Mac
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Leader

Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders.

Collaborator

Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology.

For Students:
Digital Citizen

Students cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.

Empowering Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Dark Corners of the Web

, Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 3

Presenters

Session description

Purpose & objective

Outline

Supporting research

Session specifications

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