Our Passport Stamps

As a digital citizen, you have a passport to the world and you are able to network, converse, and build with virtually anyone. Once you have shown in class that you mastered the digital skills we've discussed, then you will receive a passport stamp to place in the sidebar of your blog.

stamps created by Web 2.0 Badges

Vocabulary Pre-Test

In this class, we'll be using vocabulary that are basic to proper digital citizens. How much web terminology do you know? Take this quiz and write down what your score is.  If you earned a low score, play this review game to be ready for the post-test on Monday, June 18. Play the game here.

 

Is Your House Clean?

from uglyhousephotos.com

Sharing your thoughts on a social networking site is a bit like inviting people into your house. Coming into your house, visitors get to see who you are--your family pictures, your favorite lounge spot, your kitchen and bathroom.

At home, you get to lock the door and only invite people you know, but on the web, your door is wide open and people from miles away can see right into your house.

Is your home on the web ready for visitors? Or is it dirty or embarrassing?

Employers and colleges are looking at your online presence to see if you're worthy to work with them. Take Cornell notes on these articles and tell me what you think. College Prospects Are Being Watched and Employers Use Facebook

In the comment section, analyze your own online social networking profile to determine if your posts and pictures reflect poor or positive digital citizenship. In my comment section below, explain the changes you made or why you didn’t need to make changes.

Introduction Survey