Digital Citizenship

Goals

• What social media sites are your children using?
• What strategies can we utilize to keep our children safe online?
• How are we reinforcing internet safety at Bayside Middle School?
• Resources and Tools

Survey says....

Instagram

• Parents Guide
• Most Popular among students
• Default setting- Public
• Online reputation

Other

• Snap chat 
• Vine
• Online Gaming
• Facebook
• Texting

The Bayside Way

• Cyberbullying and Digital Citizenship Lessons
• Positive and Balanced approach
• Integrated Lessons

The Stormonth Way

• Digital Citizenship Lessons- Common Sense Media
• Guidance and LMC

Essential Conversations

Staying Safe and Smart

Staying Safe

• What are their usernames?
• Who are their "friends"? 
• What are they sharing to the world?
• Who has their password?
• Are they sharing their location?
• Do they sign-out of their accounts?

Staying Smart

• Digital Footprint
• Kindness matters--What is your digital "image"
• Do you have permission to post a picture or video?
• Check privacy settings often
• Netiquette

Staying Smart

• How much screen time?
• What is appropriate to share?
• Staying aware of popular sites
• Using web filters/restrict access
• When should they join social media?

Common Sense Media

• Family Media Agreement
• Website Reviews
• Advice on multiple topics
• Relevant information
• Graphite

Final thoughts

Tools and Tips

• Google Drive
• Revision History
• Account safety
• Parental Controls- Tips

Q&A