Week 5

Digital citizenship is an important topic to discuss with all age groups.  As the world of technology grows, and more people begin using it for both business and pleasure, there needs to be an awareness of social media etiquette.  We need to understand that even though we may not be having that conversation or conducting that business transaction face-to-face, what people think of us and how we protect our image and our personal information is crucial.  I tell my children often, before you say something, stop and think about the other person's response to your statement.  That insight will help you to be wise with what you say.  We are called, as children of God, to represent Christ in what we say and do.  We should think, "Will my statement glorify Christ?  Is this something in which I need to become involved?"  We must also remember that information we post in writing or by video does not go away.  Is this how we want people to think of us for a long time?  And is this the kind of example we want to set for our children and our students?  By choosing the profession of educator, we have put ourselves in the position of a role model.  How we act and what we say influences many.  We must be responsible.