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Digital Citizenship is a user’s appropriate and responsible behavior with regard to technology use. Think of it as your online conduct in keeping yourself and others safe by be being responsible and following online rules and etiquette.

We want you and your students to help us get the word out about the importance of being a model digital citizen.

PSA Challenge 2017

Create (up to) a 90 second video in which students communicate their understanding of one or more of the Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship and the positive effects that result from being a model digital citizen.

Guidelines for PSA:

- PSA must address authentic issues relevant to digital citizenship - 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

- PSA must be appropriate for a mixed audience (from grade level to school board)

- PSA must follow appropriate copyright guidelines

- PSA must stay within the 90-second limit (including credits)

- Entries must be uploaded by 4:00 pm, November 3, 2017.

- Winning entries will be selected and notified on November 9, 2017 and showcased on SAISD Channel 4 throughout the school year.

- Important information and details can be found in the Teacher Guidelines & Submission Form

Resources available for you and your students:

PSA Rubric

Student Checklist

Parent Permission Form

Citation Guidelines and Resources

Center for Digital Education: How to create a PSA

Digital Citizenship - Common Sense Education

9 P’s for Proactive Knowledge by Vicki Davis

Digital Citizenship Week Activities

Monday - Take the Digital Citizenship Pledge

Tuesday - Digital Citizenship Games (Elementary, Middle School, Safe Online Surfing) & Videos (Elementary, Middle School, High School)

Wednesday - Writing Prompts for Digital Citizenship

Thursday - Discussion questions

Friday - Design Your Own Digital Citizenship Poster - here are some examples - Digital Citizenship Posters

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