Digital Citizenship

It's important to think critically and practice good behaviors when using technology. In this episode of Things Explained, we talk about what it means to be a good digital citizen and important ways to engage in our technology-driven world.

Standards

Digital Citizenship

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Digital Citizenship

Computer Science

CSS.DC.3-5.3

Identify the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected society and model behaviors that are safe, legal, and ethical.

Discuss real-world cybersecurity problems (e.g. viruses, phishing attacks, click bait, etc) and how personal information can be protected.

Understand, demonstrate, and encourage respect for intellectual property of print and digital media.

Create and manage digital identity through positive, safe, and ethical online interactions.

2.2

Explain the concepts of confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and nonrepudiation. [NICE 63]

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