Thing Five-Part A

Select and watch at least one of the videos linked below (flash player required). Create a new posting for Thing 5 in your blog and write a review of the video. How does the video relate to one (or more) of the Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship? How could you use the video in your classroom?

I chose the “Internet Safety Carol” (http://got.im/UU) because it is most appropriate for elementary age children.  The carol, which is set to the tune of “The Holly and the Ivy,” is sung by a group of elementary students.  The words in this rendition of the carol cover several important internet safety rules.  Listeners are reminded to “stop and think” about checking anti-virus settings and turning on a firewall.  This relates to “Digital Security” in which internet users take responsibility for protecting their own equipment and information.  The carol goes on to address the use of social networks and blogs.  Listeners are cautioned to use a nickname to protect identity and to tell an adult if an online acquaintance tries to get their personal information or tries to make contact outside of the virtual world.  This relates to “Digital Health & Wellness” in which technology users are taught to protect their own personal information online.  The carol goes on to address polite behavior in chat rooms.  This relates to “Digital Etiquette.”  The carol concludes by reminding listeners to seek help from an adult whenever technology interactions becomes confusing or troubling.  The focus areas of this carol are especially appropriate when compared to the Pre-Kindergarten through Second grade Digital Citizenship outcomes.