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Navigating the Digital World

 

Online Security

 

Digital Footprint

 

Cyberbullying

 

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Digital Relationships

 

Digital Citizenship

 

Copyright

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  • A video about copyright law.

     

    Brighton's approach to Copyright:

    • Teach students to respect the intellectual property of others.
    • Teach students to value the rights associated with their own creations.
    • Teach students about copyright laws.
    • Reinforce the importance of attributing content as necessary.

     

    What students can do...

    • Know the symbols:

     

    A symbol denoting copyright.

     

    Copyright is a form of protection given to the authors or creators of "original works of authorship," including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and other intellectual works.

    – CopyrightKids.org

     

    The image is a Creative Commons logo.

     

    “CC licenses are legal tools that creators and other rights holders can use to offer certain usage rights to the public, while reserving other rights. Those who want to make their work available to the public for limited kinds of uses while preserving their copyright may want to consider using CC licenses.”

    – CreativeCommons.org

     

    A black and white image of a public domain symbol.

     

    		 When a work is in the public domain, it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law.

     

    • Use works responsibly.

     

     

    Family Tip Sheets

     

    • Elementary School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • Middle School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • High School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on plagiarism and piracy.

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    Family Tip Sheets

    • Family Media Agreements
    • Technology Addiction
    • Click on this link to learn about making room for healthy media choices.

    • Brighton's approach to Cyberbullying:

      • Bullying and cyberbullying are prohibited by law.
      • Students should report any sort of harassment, whether online or not, to a trusted adult. They will not be punished for reporting an incident.
      • Students, staff, and close adult family members may reach out to the Dignity Act Coordinator in the school building and/or may complete a Dignity Act Complaint Form and submit to the building principal.

     

     

     

    • What students can do...

      • Report incidents of cyberbullying.
      • Be mindful of the information shared on social media.
      • Refrain from sharing passwords with anyone.

     

    Family Tip Sheets

     

    • Elementary School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • Middle School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • High School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on plagiarism and piracy.

     

    Click on the link to view information regarding Cyberbullying Laws and Legislation.

    • Brighton's approach to Digital Citizenship:

      • Guide students in developing the skills to be safe and responsible in the digital world.

     

     

     

    • What students can do...

      • Be mindful of the information shared on social media.
      • Refrain from sharing passwords with anyone.
      • Tell an adult if something feels uncomfortable.
      • Remind friends to be safe and respectful online.

     

     

    Family Tip Sheets

     

    • Elementary School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • Middle School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • High School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on plagiarism and piracy.

  • Brighton's approach to Digital Footprint:

    • Help students recoginze that their online lives are public and permanent.
    • Reinforce the importance of engaging in positive digital interactions.
    • Provide opportunities in "safe" online environments to practice positive digital behaviors.

     

     

     

    • What students can do...

      • Use technology to positively contribute to educational and societal activities.
      • Apply critical thinking skills to engagement in online communities.
      • Create a positive digital footprint!

     

     

    Family Tip Sheets

     

    • Elementary School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • Middle School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • High School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on plagiarism and piracy.

  • Brighton's approach to Online Safety:

    • Guide students in creating strong passwords.
    • Utilize single sign-on options when available.
    • Use filtering software to minimize student access to inappropriate and unsafe sites.
    • Restrict downloads to prevent malware from affecting the network.

     

     

     

    • What students can do...

      • Avoid sharing passwords with others.
      • If creating accounts outside of BCSD, use separate, strong passwords. Stong passwords are a combination of six letters, numbers and symbols.
      • Be cautious about sharing personal information on social media.

     

     

    Family Tip Sheets

     

    • Elementary School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • Middle School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • High School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on plagiarism and piracy.

  • Brighton's approach to Digital Relationships:

    • Help students recoginze that their online lives are public and permanent.
    • Reinforce the importance of engaging in positive digital interactions.
    • Provide opportunities in "safe" online environments to practice positive digital behaviors.

     

     

     

    • What students can do...

      • Use technology to positively contribute to educational and societal activities.
      • Apply critical thinking skills to engagement in online communities.
      • Be mindful of privacy and intellectual property rights.

     

     

    Family Tip Sheets

     

    • Elementary School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • Middle School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on respecting creative work.
    • High School
      • Common Sense Media's tips on plagiarism and piracy.

**Resources gathered from Common Sense Media and with permission from the Baltimore County Public Schools.**