Digital Citizenship
Ravenswood City School District is now offering resources to parents on the topic of Digital Citizenship. These resources cover topics such as cyberbullying, protecting your child's reputation, online etiquette, respecting creative work, research skills, plagiarism, and more. We will be constantly adding more resources and information to this part of our website as we get them.
RCSD gets most of its resources from Common Sense Media. For more information visit their website at www.commonsensemedia.org.
RCSD gets most of its resources from Common Sense Media. For more information visit their website at www.commonsensemedia.org.
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Did You Know?Top of Page
- 43% of teens have been victims of cyberbullying (about 14 students in a class of 33)
- 53% of teens have sent a hurtful message via technology
- Only 10% of cyberbullying victims tell their parents
- The legal age to use Facebook is 13
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What can you do?Top of Page
If you need help learning about how to teach your children to use technology responsibly, follow these steps:
- Visit Common Sense Media's website - www.commonsensemedia.org
- Download “Net Cetera – Chatting with Kids about Being Online”
- Watch the Net Cetera “Chatting with Kids About Being Online” Video
- Contact your child's teacher or the school counselor
- Contact your child's principal
Not all staff are experts in working with new internet and technology issues, but they will be able to provide resources or give you information on who you can contact for assistance.
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Online ResourcesTop of Page
All of the following sites provide information on internet use and digital citizenship:
onguardonline.gov
This site has videos and games for parents and students and covers topics like appropriate internet use, internet safety, fraud, cell phone use and lots more.
connectsafely.org
Provides tips for both parents and children. There are lots of resources that can be downloaded in text or video format.
ikeepsafe.org
This is a great site that provides resources for parents, teachers, and kids. There are videos and even books you can get from this site. The books are stories that you can read to your children to teach them about online safety and the videos are made for kids as well that are fun to watch and provide a learning experience.
digizens.org
This site strengthens the understanding of what "Digital Citizenship" is and provides resources on the responsible use of technology. It provides lots of resources on the topic of Social Networking.
stopcyberbullying.org
Provides definitions and examples of what cyberbullying is as well as steps to take when cyberbullying occurs. Also shares reasons as to why cyberbullying occurs.
netsmartz.org
Another site that has wonderful resources for parents and kids. The kids part of this site presents information in a fun way and uses lots of cartoons to capture kids' attention.
facinghistory.org
Combats misunderstanding and nurtures democracy through education programs. Infinite Campus Parent Portal
onguardonline.gov
This site has videos and games for parents and students and covers topics like appropriate internet use, internet safety, fraud, cell phone use and lots more.
connectsafely.org
Provides tips for both parents and children. There are lots of resources that can be downloaded in text or video format.
ikeepsafe.org
This is a great site that provides resources for parents, teachers, and kids. There are videos and even books you can get from this site. The books are stories that you can read to your children to teach them about online safety and the videos are made for kids as well that are fun to watch and provide a learning experience.
digizens.org
This site strengthens the understanding of what "Digital Citizenship" is and provides resources on the responsible use of technology. It provides lots of resources on the topic of Social Networking.
stopcyberbullying.org
Provides definitions and examples of what cyberbullying is as well as steps to take when cyberbullying occurs. Also shares reasons as to why cyberbullying occurs.
netsmartz.org
Another site that has wonderful resources for parents and kids. The kids part of this site presents information in a fun way and uses lots of cartoons to capture kids' attention.
facinghistory.org
Combats misunderstanding and nurtures democracy through education programs. Infinite Campus Parent Portal