Electronic PortfoliosDIGITAL CITIZENSHIP & THE CREATION OF E-PORTFOLIOS

What is digital citizenship?

Discussion

In what ways do you use the internet?

How can the internet be used in a positive and negative way?

What does digital citizenship mean to you?

Be a digital citizen by Xin Zhang - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdEXijFXfD8

Thoughts on what was in the video?

Digital Citizenship in our Lives

Digital Citizenship comes into play in the following settings:

Commerce

Work

Education

Research

Everyday Life

Commerce

Buying

Selling

Advertising

Banking

Work

Communication

Networking

Jobs

Employment

Education

Online Learning

Knowledge

Projects

Online Learning Communities

Connecting with the World

Educational Blogging

Research

Research for Work

Research for Education

Research for Personal Use

Everyday Life

Communication with Family & Friends

Purchasing

Banking

Self-Help

Travel

Games

Sharing Media

Cooking

Fitness

How can you be a good digital citizen?

Etiquette

Access

Responsibility, Respect & Law

Using Internet Effectively

Communication

Private

Etiquette

What is (n)etiquette?

The polite and proper way to act when using the internet.

Proper posting of words, pictures & videos (yours and others)

Respecting other people’s opinions

Understanding the ways your words, pictures & videos may be perceived by others

Story of teen from Alabama: http://goo.gl/1ANMSH

Story of Justine Sacco (PR Executive) fired for tweet that read “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white.”

Access

Access and use of…

Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIN)

Video/Picture Sharing (You Tube, Snap Chat, Drop Box, Flickr)

Various Device (Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Computers)

Websites

Responsibility, Respect & Law

Do’s

Use information on the net with respect for copyright laws

Use other people’s pictures and videos with permission

Use other people’s opinions and words with proper citation

Protect your identity and personal information

Knowledge of internet security

Know your employers internet policies & when personal use of social media is acceptable

Don’ts

Slander, spread hate, bully, gossip, spread rumours

Using the internet effectively

Knowing how and when to use the internet and digital devices in various settings: Work

Personal

Education

Knowing how to effectively use search engines

Knowing the validity of internet information and websites

Know how to build a positive digital footprint for career purposes

Activity – google your name…make sure you are leaving a positive trail!

Communication

Anyway that we directly or indirectly communicate with other people via the internet.

Private

Understanding your privacy and respecting other people’s privacy is your responsibility.

Understand the privacy setting on social media sites

Respecting the privacy of others when posting or reposting

Digital Footprints

Ways that you could create a positive digital footprint:

Blogging

Sharing appropriate pictures and videos

E-Portfolios

Linkedin

Digital Projects

Positive Social Media Interactions

Make News – in the right way

E-Portfolios

Formats:

Wix

Weebly

Live Binders

Word Press

Career Cruising

Sask Careers

Why have an e-portfolio?

To summarize and showcase your awards, achievements, volunteerism, education, work experience, skills, hobbies, interests, experiences, reference, etc.

To bring to a job interview

To send to potential employers

To create a positive online profile

To market yourself

To use for post-secondary job applications

To gain an advantage over others when looking for employment

How to Build an Online Portfolio

How to build an online portfolio by Mediabistro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjdWjNU0nZ0