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By reading Net smart: How to thrive online for Howard Rheingold,  As I read, identify important quotes (ones that succinctly capture a "truth" elegantly., I found several key quotes that succinctly capture essential truths about thriving online. One quote that particularly resonates with me is, "Don't attack people; cite evidence and be willing to change your mind. Collaborate with others to advocate, persuade, and organize; join informed collective action." This quote underscores the importance of maintaining a respectful and constructive online discourse, emphasizing the value of evidence-based discussions and collaboration. It encourages a mindset of openness and adaptability, which is crucial for positive online interactions and collective efforts to shape the digital landscape. These principles remind me that active citizenship and digital literacy are essential for navigating the digital world mindfully and effectively.

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  1. Danielle CollinsNovember 13, 2023 at 1:23 PM

    I agree that it is important that we understand how to navigate and be a part of the digital world. if we understand how to do this, we can teach our students how to do this.

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  2. AngelicaNovember 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

    I liked the quote that you chose. I think it's a very important quote that depicts the importance of how to be a good digital citizen. This sums up what we could teach our students when it comes to navigating and being contributors of the digital world.

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  3. JulieDecember 12, 2023 at 9:23 AM

    Being willing and able to change your mind. This so important, because you may see that someone else's ideas are a piggyback off of yours. As shocking as it may seem, not everyone is right 100 percent of the time. Being able to be flexible is just as important as the other guidelines for online etiquette.

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