Last week, we had the privilege of hearing from Mike Ribble, the author and digital citizenship expert who outlined the 9 elements of digital citizenship. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when considering the breadth of digital responsibility required of today’s students (and even adults). From digital access to cyberbullying, the scope of these elements covers much of what we interact with online daily. One of the key takeaways from Ribble’s talk was how crucial it is to approach teaching digital citizenship just like any other subject—one step at a time. Just as we wouldn’t throw a math student into calculus without first teaching them basic arithmetic, we shouldn’t expect students…
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“Snap, Tweet, Post, Repeat: How Not to Lose Your Mind (or Privacy) in the Social Media Jungle”
Ah, social media. That delightful place where we can share everything from our breakfast burritos to our existential crises, all while accumulating likes, followers, and the occasional “Did you really post that?” message from Mom. We live in a world where Snapchat streaks and Instagram likes are social currency, but navigating this jungle can sometimes feel like a video game—except the monsters are online predators, and the boss battle is maintaining your sanity. So, how do we survive and thrive in this pixelated paradise? Buckle up as we dive into the art of mastering digital citizenship while dodging trolls, sextortionists, and the temptation to tweet your every thought. In a…