Digital Citizenship

What is Digital Citizenship?

"Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology." Definition from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net

LISD Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Students in grades K-12 will engage in Digital Citizenship discussions within their classrooms throughout the school year. Lessons have been adapted from the Common Sense Media (http://www.commonsense.org) curriculum that aligns with standards for both the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and (TEKS) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Digital Citizenship TEKS (K-2)

(A) adhere to acceptable use policies reflecting positive social behavior in the digital environment;

(B) comply with acceptable digital safety rules, fair use guidelines, and copyright laws; and

(C) practice the responsible use of digital information regarding intellectual property, including software, text, images, audio, and video.

Digital Citizenship TEKS (3-5)

Digital citizenship. The student practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using digital tools and resources. The student is expected to:

(A) adhere to acceptable use policies reflecting positive social behavior in the digital environment;

(B) respect the intellectual property of others;

(C) abide by copyright law and the Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia;

(D) protect and honor the individual privacy of oneself and others;

(E) follow the rules of digital etiquette;

(F) practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology; and

(G) comply with fair use guidelines and digital safety rules.

Parent Resources

• Cyberwise (No Grownup Left Behind!)
• 5 Ways to Make YouTube Safer for Kids - Kids love YouTube. Whether they're watching funny videos, learning cool stuff, or uploading their own creations, they can stay busy on the popular channel. But not everything about YouTube is fun and games. Discover five ways to make YouTube safer for kids. (list of explanation of different apps, too)
• A Parent's Guide to Instagram- A huge resource for parents all about Instagram.
• Protecting Your Kids Online- Take charge. Monitor. Communicate.
• Cyberbullying Unplugged - Cyberbullying is the use of technology to tease, humiliate, threaten and/or harass someone. Here's how to protect against it.
• A Parent's Guide to Snapchat - A huge resource for parents all about Snapchat.
• Common Sense Media Family Tip Sheets (coming soon)