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Digital Citizensip Grades 9-12

What is the place of digital media in our lives? Digital media has taken over the lives of our generation. Students in grades 9-12 are the most effected by the digital media. Students talk how digital media allows them privacy. It allows for them to connect with people, easier and more effectively. This almost complete eliminates face to face interaction. Students state that digital media allows them to have more confidence. communicating to someone over the internet gives them the guts to say things that they wouldn't be able to face to face. The use of digital media also allows the researching procedures to become a lot easier, quicker and effective. It also allows teaches teens digital citizenship through student-directed, media-rich activities that engage real world problems. They are able to learn from their experiences, and experiences from their peers then create projects that reflect their ideas for making smart choices online.

What are the consequences of oversharing online? Oversharing online is something that teens at this age suffer with tremendously. The boundaries of what should be shared, and what shouldn't be shared aren't always clear at this age. They offer make rushed decisions on oversharing without understanding the long term consequences. Majority of students that get involved with oversharing say the fact that they did it was because they wanted everyone to see what they were doing. They felt as if they wanted to brag and or show off. After oversharing, they realize it will truly never be deleted and feel as if they shared it with the whole world.In high school, social media is taken very seriously, especially if students are involved in extra curricular activities. Some of the damaging consequences of posting can include; suspensions of games/practices, disciplinary actions in school, and also some community service hours may be assigned.

How can I make responsible choices when I use other people's creative work? In todays society it is easy to copy, paste, and publish work. Articles, artwork, music anything you find can be inspiring to use in research. However, there is a thin line between using research as inspiration and plagiarism. It is simple, quick and easy to avoid however high school students forget this. It is very easy to take this information, claim it as your own without thinking twice. There are simple steps to avoid this problem. Check who owns it. Get permission to use it. Give credit to the creator. Buy it, if necessary. Then lastly, use it responsibly. If students would take these measures, then they are acting responsible and shouldn't have to worry.

Are girls and guys judged differently when they post photos online? It is no question that guys and girls are judged completely and utterly different when it comes to posting online. Guys tend to get judged less, and are not held as responsible when it comes to posting. Girls are more likely to get judged, get into trouble and be held more responsible. Girls are typically more pressured to look better online, compared to guys. High school students believe that girls are more worried about their image than guys. They believe that if a girl were to post an attractive picture, guys will look at it, like it and not think anything about it. Meanwhile, girls will see that same picture and will be quick to judge and make assumptions about that girls character. Overall, high school students, girls and guys feel as if they are judged differently on the pictures they post online.

Which factors intensify cyberbullying and online cruelty, and what can you do to lessen them? Cyberbullying is a huge deal in high schools across America. It happens everywhere and is a leading problem to a lot of depression in America's youth. Factors that intensify cyberbullying include, body image, strong display of opinion, degree of pictures posted, lack of confidence and overall character. Strength is in numbers, and that holds true to cyberbullying. It is easier to bully someone if there is more than one person contributing. Things that students can do to lessen these are, not engaging back, acting as if they are not effected by the cruel comments, agreeing with the bully, and giving them exactly what they don't want to hear. If a student shows they are upset about the bullying, this is giving the bully what they want and will allow it to continue.

Mallory Hill, Art Education Major. Muskingum University