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While the internet offers endless helpful information at our fingertips, there are many risks associated with technology use and not everything that can be found online is true. It can be easy for students to find and spread false information quickly, so checking sources is an essential part of practicing trustworthy digital citizenship. Students should also remain aware of anything online that seems suspicious and let an adult know before interacting with anything or anyone that could be a potential risk or clicking on anything suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demonstrating honesty and responsibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The frequent use of technology has tremendous advantages for students, but it\u2019s important to be wise in how they use it. Students should use appropriate language, not only in their online posts and interactions for school, but also those done outside of school. Teachers and families can remind students that they are responsible for whatever they post as well as their actions, and shouldn\u2019t do or say anything that they wouldn\u2019t also do or say in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treating others with respect and fairness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Just as it\u2019s important to show kindness and respect to others in in-person interactions, it\u2019s just as important to do so online. It is not too uncommon for kids and young adults to engage in various forms of cyberbullying, but doing so can be quite hurtful. Families and our school community can help reduce occurrences of cyberbullying by monitoring student online behavior and having open conversations on why being respectful and caring toward the feelings of others will help create a more positive and enjoyable environment for students and their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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