1. I looked at the websites provided and a few immediately jumped out at me. First, I'd like kids to realize that they need to be safe on-line. Facebook and Myspace is fun, but lots of predators are able to access pages not properly set-up with privacy features. Some of my students have set them up behind their parents back and don't understand why/how to take care of this. Just like you buckle up in a car, it's also a good idea as a digital Citizen to lock yourself up on-line. Second, I want my students to recognize that much like driving, computer use is a privilege. If they do not show proper bahavior, their rights will be revoked! Last, I think it's important for kids to know how and to whom they need to report violations and improper behavior to. This is equal to reporting any other crime and they need to understand that is part of being a good digital citizen.
2. Looking at the websites provided, there is a wide range of materials available to help teachers emphasize the idea of good digital citizenship. I have young children who watch Disney Channel, and they have been running a commercial warning kids about posting information you don't want shared. There are also news articles on several cases of poor digital citizenship and it's effects.
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