Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists.

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Martin McGauran on the podcast to discuss the importance of teaching Digital Citizenship to both our students, and our teachers.

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Question of the Week
Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.

This week’s question is:

What is the difference between Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy?
Weekly Topic

Digital Citizenship vs Digital Literacy

Digital Citizenship is NOT “Cyber Safety”

Digital Citizenship is “What you do online”


How can Coaches support teachers in teaching Digital Citizenship in their lesson plans
Current state of digital citizenship education in elementary classrooms (Australia vs USA)

Australia – National Digital Citizenship Curriculum
“Digital Safety – and Well Being”


Important Topics in Digital Citizenship

Social Media Awareness & Safety
Online Gaming & Online Conversations
Meta Worlds and “second life” type of virtual environments
How to Report what you see online … safely and respectfully


Don’t vs Do’s in student user agreements
Explicit vs embedded digital citizenship
Where to find good resources about Digital Citizenship

Common Sense Media
Be Internet Awesome
gov.au (Government Organization)
http://ollieonlinedownunder.com/





 
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About our Guest: Martin McGuaran
Marty McGauran is an Australian primary (elementary) school teacher and educational consultant with over 12 years experience in schools. He is a qualified teacher, holds a Masters of Education (ICT & Digital Learning) as well as being a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator. In 2018 he founded Inform and Empower, with the aim of redesigning and rethinking the way that digital safety and wellbeing is delivered in primary schools.