Digital Citizenship

"Being a digital citizen is about working to ensure you are contributing to the health and well-being of your communities. How are you contributing to a positive culture online?" - MediaSmarts (2025)

4 Main Themes of Digital Citizenship by Media Smarts

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Empathy and Community

Positive Technology Use

Sharing Information

Ethics and Privacy

Additional Resources

For more Digital Literacy 101 Content from CBC Kids visit: Digital Media Literacy 101

For full lesson plans by grade, and age appropriate videos and activities visit common sense education at: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship

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