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3. Readers win at MCA! 
4. Destiny - find books
5. Databases - find information - Student Resources in Context
6. Websites - KNOW THE AUTHOR or don't use it!

Digital Etiquette
* Definition: standards of conduct in the digital world
* Questions to consider:  
What rules and etiquette do students need to be aware of when using digital communication technologies? 
How does your use of technology affect others? 

​Sources:
​Netiquette Rules
7 Essential Rules Netiquette
8 Online Etiquette Rules

Database hint: Use the search term netiquette.


Digital Rights and Responsibilities 
* Defintion: the requirements and freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
* Questions to consider:
What rights and responsibilites do students have in a digital society? 
What is an Acceptable Use Policy? 


Sources:
Children's Digital Bill of Rights
Are you a Digital Citizen?

Rights and Responsibilties 

Database Hint:  Use the search term digital responsibility and look at magazine articles.

Digital Health and Wellness
*Definition: Physical and psychological well-being in the digital world 
*Questions to consider: 
How can students be physically affected by technology?

How can students be psychologically affected by technology? 
What is technology addiction and what are strategies students can use to combat technology addiction? 

​Sources: 
​Cornell University
Psychology Today
WBZ-TV
The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction

Database Hint: Make sure you search technology addiction and find the article "Help! I Can't Put Down My Phone" in the magazine section. 


Digital Security 
*Definition: Precautions you can take to guarantee safety in the digital world
* Questions to consider: 
How can students protect their technology in a digital society? (protection from viruses and malware; data backups)
How can students protect their personal security in the digital world? (identity theft, phishing, cyberstalking, creating a secure password) 

Sources: 
​California Department of Justice

FBI website
FTC website
FTC - Phishing
Tips for Creating a Strong Password

Digital Basics
*Definition: Understanding the differences between search engines, browsers and how to evaluate on -line resources.

*Questions to consider:
What is the difference between a browser and a search engine?
What is http and https?
What questions should students ask when evaluating an online source? 

Sources:
​Internet Terms
BBC Webwise - Browsers
BBC Webwise - Search Engines

Evaluating Websites 
Evaluating Websites


Updated June 2016
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