Additional Resources

•Anon.2015.Digiteen. 20 May 2015. https://digiteen.wikispaces.com/Digital+Health+and+Wellness?responseToken=a8a1163e4719c8a672b90f7f98bf15d4
•Anon. 2011. Acorn. 28 April 2015. http://www.acorn.gov.au/what-is-cybercrime/
•Anon.2003.Brown University. 05 May 2015. https://it.brown.edu/computing-policies/acceptable-use-policy#30
•Anon. 2015. Wikipedia. 05 May 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clash_of_Clans
•Anon. 2012. Animal Planet. 20 April 2015. http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/mermaids/videos/the-best-mermaid-evidence-of-2013/
•Kenneth C. Laudon, Carol G. Traver. 2008.Ecommerce Land. 20 May 2015. http://www.ecommerce-land.com/history_ecommerce.html
•Vinsign.2002. Importance of Ecommerce. 02 May 2015. http://webdesign.vinsign.com/what-is-ecommerce-importance.html

Section for Parents

Recommended Reading

1.  University of Alberta.2014. Guide to academic integrity. [Online]. Available at: http://guides.library.ualberta.ca [Accessed 22 June 2015].
2. Margaret Rouse (2014). Technological blog: Digital divide. [Blog]. [Online]. Available at: http://www.whatis.techtarget.com [Accessed 22 June 2015].
3.  Tucker Cummings.2015. What is productivity paradox? [Online]. Available at: http://www.lifehack.org [Accessed 22 June 2015].
4. Cornel university library.2015. [Online]. Available at: http://www.guide.library.cornell.edu/evaluating-web-pages [Accessed 22 June 2015].
5.  http://digitaldouks.com/2011/10/11/what-is-digital-commerce/ [Accessed 22 June 2015]
6. Avoiding Plagiarism: Definitions and Prevention. [Internet] Available from: http://library.unca.edu/lr/plag_students.html [Accessed 22 June 2015]
7.  Investopedia. (n.d.) Mobile Commerce Definition. [Internet] Available from: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social- commerce.html [Accessed 22 June 2015]
8. Doukas, S. (11 Oct, 2011). Digital Douks blog. What is Digital Commerce. [Internet] Available from: http://digitaldouks.com/2011/10/11/what-is-digital-commerce/ [Accessed 22 June 2015]
9. Bickley, D. and Trawick, L. (2013) Digital Health and Wellness. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nisd.net/digitalcitizen/sec_digcit/life_outside_health_6_12.htm (accessed 20 June 2015)
10. Digiteen (2013) Digital Health and Wellness. Retrieved from http://digiteen09-1.flatclassroomproject.org/Digital+Health+and+Wellness (accesed 20 June 2015)
11. Leeds Student Medical Practice (September 2012). Computer ergonomics. Retrieved fromhttp://www.leeds.ac.uk/lsmp/healthadvice/computerergonomics/computergonomics.htm ( accessed 20 June 2015)
12. Safekids.com (2013). Kids rules for online safety (for pre-teens). Retrieved fromhttp://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/ ( accessed 20 June 2015)
13. Tanigent LLC. (2013) Digital Health and Wellness. Retrieved fromhttp://lhscommtech.wikispaces.com/Digital+Health+and+Wellness ( accessed 20 June 2015)
14. Young, K. Dr. (12 January 2012) What is internet addiction? Retrieved fromhttp://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/center-for-internet-addiction-recovery/what-is-internet-addiction/ ( accessed 20 June 2015)
15. Anon, nd. Clash of Clans. Available at [online]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clash_of_Clans. Accessed 10 May 2015
16. Anon, nd. Are your kids addicted to clash of clans?. Available at [online]:http://www.techguide4parents.com/are-your-kids-addicted-to-clash-of-clans/. Accessed on 19 May 2015
17. Anon, nd. Clash of Clans educational series. Available at [online]:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqAktFt0Ugo. Accessed on 19 May 2015
18. Anon, nd. Clash of Clans. Available at [online]:http://https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialClashOfClans. Accessed on 15 May 2015
19. Anon, nd. Mermaid Spottings. Available at [online]:http://http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/mermaids/photos/mermaid-spottings/.

8.Digital Health and Wellbeing

Digital Health and Well-being:

Is the branch of digital citizenship that focuses on using technology safely and appropriately. In the technological world we live in today our society is becoming dependent on the use of internet. It is becoming increasingly necessary to inform our students and children about the dangers involved with frequent internet use.

Internet addiction:

Recent scientific studies are now showing that: " it may be possible to experience habit-forming chemical reactions to behavior as well as substances"(Young, 2012). Internet addiction has become an international problem that is now being recognized as a serious problem. Internet addiction can cause excessive fatigue or loss of sleep, academic problems, withdrawal from friends and family, and behavioral problems in those who suffer from it. Different types of internet addiction can include cyber-sexual addiction, cyber-relationship addiction, net compulsions, information overload, and computer addiction.

Ergonomics:
Ergonomics is the safe physical use of the computer. This may include:

• Picking the right mouse and keyboard. Arthritis can develop from constant typing and clicking.
• Sitting up straight: Make sure you are straight up in your chair with your back flat against the back and your feet on the ground.
• Maintain a safe distance from the screen. Do not sit too close, do not stare at the screen for long periods of time.
• Do not sit for long periods at a time. Frequently get up and do other activities.
• Simple exercises to warm up the body.
• For children: Watch modifications provided in video.

Online safety:
Digital health and wellness includes teaching students internet safety as well. Today, scams are master-minded everyday through the use of the internet. Children must be well aware of what they should and shouldn't do while on the internet. Some rules to consider are:

• Do not give out any personal information while online.
• Do not give out your name or picture while online.
• Meet with parents or teacher to go over rules for being online.
• Report to your parent or teacher any information/picture online that makes you feel uncomfortable.
• Do not agree to meet anyone online without your parents or teacher's permission.
• Do not respond to any inappropriate comments and do not use inapproriate comments yourself.

GUIDELINES

Internet Addiction:

• Turn the computer off and take a break.
• Get involved with community or family activities.
• Join a group.
• Set guidelines as to when you can use the computer

Health Practices:

• Consider portability needs (lightweight models, padded shoulder bag for transportation)
• Position the laptop to maintain proper posture
• Consider visual needs (large screen, as far away as possible, 2-3" below seated eye level, avoid glare)
• Proper work habits (Massage fingers, wrists and forearms, yoga exercises)
• Follow the 20/20/20 rule (20 sec break every 20 min and look 20 feet away to rest hands and eyes)

Examples of inappropriate gital health and well-being:

• Ignoring the possible harmful physical effects of technology
• Not modeling proper ergonomics when using technology

Example of appropriate digital health and well-being:

• Promoting health and wellness with technology
• Modeling digital safety in personal and professional contexts

References:

1. Bickley, D. and Trawick, L. (2013) Digital Health and Wellness. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nisd.net/digitalcitizen/sec_digcit/life_outside_health_6_12.htm (accessed 20 June 2015)
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3. Digiteen (2013) Digital Health and Wellness. Retrieved from http://digiteen09-1.flatclassroomproject.org/Digital+Health+and+Wellness (accesed 20 June 2015)
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5. Leeds Student Medical Practice (September 2012). Computer ergonomics. Retrieved fromhttp://www.leeds.ac.uk/lsmp/healthadvice/computerergonomics/computergonomics.htm ( accessed 20 June 2015)
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7. Safekids.com (2013). Kids rules for online safety (for pre-teens). Retrieved fromhttp://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/ ( accessed 20 June 2015)
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9. Tanigent LLC. (2013) Digital Health and Wellness. Retrieved fromhttp://lhscommtech.wikispaces.com/Digital+Health+and+Wellness ( accessed 20 June 2015)
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11. Young, K. Dr. (12 January 2012) What is internet addiction? Retrieved fromhttp://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/center-for-internet-addiction-recovery/what-is-internet-addiction/ ( accessed 20 June 2015)

3.Digital Communication

Clash of Clans

The new "it" everyone is playing, Clash of Clans. Young and old is enjoying this game about war and strategy. 

Clash of Clans is a game that requires critical thinking and planning. Players build their own village, set up defenses and create their own army. Players then collaborate with other players to form clans. The aim is to attack other players’ villages to earn points to advance in the game. This game is played globally which means it is a very social game as it allows you to connect with people worldwide. This game is highly addictive and time consuming.

Some people may say that this game is not worth the effort however it is a very pleasant game for youngsters. This game has quite a number of pros which are: being able to recover after a bad event, being able to work in teams, teamwork is key as it give you a sense of belonging and being able to analyse and keep track of a number of info at once.

I have concluded that this game is quiet educational as it gets you to analyse, plan your strategy however it is not a game kids can play without supervision because they will be in contact with quiet a massive number of strangers who could potentially be good or bad.

I had a really good experience playing this game as it had shown me how to think and I adopted strategy skills during the game which was a challenging experience but really put my thinking into gear.

Clash of clans is a game that is played by many people and has a lot of participants/is a multiplayer game, where players have troops that they must train and build a community as well as attack the other players and their troops for gold. You must build to defend yourself from getting attacked by other players. The troops are Tier 1,2,3 and Dark Elixir troops and heroes.

Tier 1- The goblins, barbarians, and archers.

Tier 2- The Wizards, wall breakers and giants.

Tier 3- The P.E.K.K.A’s, dragons and healers.

Dark Elixir- The minions, witches, lava hounds, hog riders, valkries etc.

Heroes- The barbarian King and the archer Queen. They are immortal.

To win gold, the player must build a mine and store places and elixir collectors. The gold is used to upgrade and build the defense mechanisms which also enhance things to upgrade. You also need to upgrade and renovate the hall so that you can reach higher levels. Then you want to earn the dark elixir so that you can upgrade and train your troops. There are bombs and troops to protect the community.

The clan is a group of players that work together to defeat the other clans and get stars according to the amount of damage they have caused. Gems are the currency and these gems could speed up the game.

This game could educate a young person, by teaching them to think fast as well as strategize on how to build your camp, it is also a great way to interact with different types of people and also gives an opportunity to work as teams. This will help children have an active mind and also give them a challenge.

References:

Anon, nd. Clash of Clans. Available at [online]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clash_of_Clans. Accessed 10 May 2015

Anon, nd. Are your kids addicted to clash of clans?. Available at [online]:http://www.techguide4parents.com/are-your-kids-addicted-to-clash-of-clans/. Accessed on 19 May 2015

Anon, nd. Clash of Clans educational series. Available at [online]:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqAktFt0Ugo. Accessed on 19 May 2015

Anon, nd. Clash of Clans. Available at [online]:http://https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialClashOfClans. Accessed on 15 May 2015

Anon, nd. Clas of Clans. Available at [online]: http://

2.Digital Literacy and Information Fluency

Mermaids: Animal Planet

The purpose of having the website about the findings of mermaids is so that everyone knows more about their surroundings and more about mermaids. Some people don't really know that mermaids exist, but they really do and the animal planet website is there to prove and give more information about them.

Anon, nd. Mermaid Spottings. Available at [online]:http://http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/mermaids/photos/mermaid-spottings/.

Animal Planet discovered mermaids and have provided pictures as evidence as well as information about the whereabouts. There are two scientists who have testified that they have discovered the mermaids and provided photos 

The body of the mermaid that had been found had similar features as mammals as well as features that animals that live under water, namely;

Webbing between fingers (other primates do not have this)

Subcutaneous fat

Control of breath under water (up to 20 minutes)

loss of body hair

instinctive ability to swim

Highly developed brain

The response from readers was positive but also negative as there were some who believed that it was a lie and that Animal planet had staged the whole mermaid discovery. Although there was some negative feedback, some people actually appreciated the new information. in total Animal Planet managed to get the biggest audience in network history.

https://www.google.co.za/search?q=mermaids+the+body+found&biw=1034&bih=751&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=e19HVd2yEO-R7AbJsIGwCw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=X0aiPTpd6sMs5M%253A%3BUhtpSBEsG9IwrM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fz6mag.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2012%252F06%252Fmermaid-found-in-bulgaria.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.thelivingmoon.com%252Fforum1%252Findex.php%253Ftopic%253D3781.0%3B540%3B797

My opinion of the mermaid website is that it is useful as it gives information about what I did not know before. Its great that they have evidence and pictures as it makes it more believable. It could make a big difference in our lives.

In 2013 Animal Planet aired a documentary about the discovering of mermaids and everything in the history that shows that mermaids might really actually exist.

The purpose of this site and series is to inform people about the discoveries that are made by scientists and normal everyday people across the world. People would like to know about new creatures that are being discovered, like mermaids. People think they have the right to know about what is going on in the world, and we do. It is not everyday that someone discovers a mythical creature.

Some people believed that there are such things as mermaids and other people think it’s all one big hoax to make money off of innocent people that will believe anything they hear. Most of the scientists that didn’t see the corpse of the mermaid, didn’t believe in it but the people who saw the corpse or any other evidence of mermaids believes in it.
Most of the videos you can see is man made with technology - computers, photoshop etc. but some of the pictures and videos look like the real deal. The videos by Animal Planet were made to explain how mermaids may have existed all a long and how they may have evolved. These videos is based on a theory and not real life or facts.

My opinion about this site is that some of the videos can be real but for the other I can see that it is fake. I will believe it if I see it with my own eyes in front of me, but I do believe that there are creatures out there that must still be discovered or that will maybe never be discovered like unicorns, mermaids, fairies, minotaur, aliens etc. for now we have to believe in what is real and what we know that God created. For the rest, it will stay mythical.

( Anon. n.d. Animal Planet - Mermaids. Accessed 5 May 2015. http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/mermaids/)

Having a digital footprint means that everything you do on the internet can be traced back to you whether or not you have deleted it, it will stay on the internet forever. Employers can trace your digital footprint to see what kind of person you are and if they want you to be a part of their company, and if you left a bad digital footprint it will influence their decision in employing you.

(Anon, 2015: 54-55)

1.Digital Citizenship and Digital Access

The center of social capital is social networks and their value. Social capital are the values of all social networks. Social networks refers to the people you know or are a part of your social group.
(Anon. N.d. About Social Capital. Accessed 16 May 2015. http://www.hks.harvard.edu/programs/saguaro/about-social-capital)
My perception of social capital is the amount of friends you have and how they are of a value to you.

Knowledge capital is an intangible asset that consists of the skills, experience and information of the workers of a business. Knowledge capital has nothing to do with the physical factors of production, but has everything do to with the worker’s skills, information knowledge etc.  when a business has workers with skills, information knowledge and experience it gives the business a competitive advantage above other businesses.
(Anon. N.d. Knowledge Capital. Accessed 16 May 2015. http://www.investopedia.com/terms/k/knowledge-capital.asp#ixzz3aK1QmqYn )

Human capital does not only consist of one thing but a collection of a lot of things such as intelligence, wisdom, skills, talents, knowledge, training etc. that a person have. These traits and the extent of these traits will determine the success and wealth of a person.
(Anon. N.d. Human Capital. Accessed 16 May 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_capital)

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Did you know?
Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders, and parents talk about what all users should know regarding appropriate technology use. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology.

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Respect Yourself/Respect Others

1. Digital Access: full electronic participation in society
5. Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure
6. Digital Law: electronic responsibility for actions and deeds

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Educate Yourself/Connect with Others

2. Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods
3. Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information
4. Digital Literacy: process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology 

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Protect Yourself/Protect Others

7. Digital Rights & Responsibilities: those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
8. Digital Health & Wellness: physical & psychological well-being in a digital technology world
9. Digital Security (self-protection): electronic precautions to guarantee safety

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Information literacy is the literacy devoted to being informed about information.

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