Friday, September 27, 2013

resource of the week: digital citizenship toolkit

Working with patrons of all ages, we are aware of the need for internet safety and awareness.  In his August 2013 "Cool Trends" column in School Library Journal, Richard Byrne highlights the following resources to help support our patrons on the path to good cyber citizenship:

ThinkB4U - a series of web safety videos and tutorials from Google in partnership with other nonprofit outfits; has sections for students, parents, and educators.

Admongo - a game designed to educate preteens about forms and methods of advertising.

Teaching Copyright - five comprehensive lesson plans on copyright of pictures, text, and other media; printable worksheets, reading material, and suggested activities accompany each plan.

Common Craft - a series of videos that educate on how to avoid computer viruses and phishing scams; also includes advice on creating strong and memorable passwords.

Google Alerts - a method of performing a social media audit on yourself; alerts will e-mail you any links that include your name.