Participate 1-Character Traits

     Research Process: While looking for three words to help describe digital citizenship, I went and read several pieces from Common Sense Media as well as Sophie.com as well as analyze the standards provided by ISTE. Using a word cloud, I created the image of a mouse pointer with my characteristics being surrounded by their respective synonyms.
     While researching different sites, I saw a consistent trend when it came to digital citizenship. I saw that the three characteristic traits that are best for being an exemplary example for digital citizenship would be Respectful, Thoughtful, and Protective. CommonsenseMedia.org states that it is important for users to be respectful of others by minding what they say online and what they share online. In addition of being respectful of themselves by representing themselves in a positive way they must remember the audience they are addressing and ensure that the tone of their message is being interpreted in the intended manner. A user must be thoughtful of others and be thoughtful of what they post about others. Lastly an exemplary citizen of the digital world must be protective of others and themselves and stand up against bullies and inappropriate activities online. I think these characteristics are worth recognizing because as teachers, our goal is to help build independent, educated citizens who are prepared for success in the world and the world today is surrounded by technology. So just as important it is to under what a standup citizen is in America, so it is on the world wide web