"Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the Internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level."
"Good digital citizenship engages young students and shows them how to connect with one another, empathize with each other, and create lasting relationships through digital tools."
whereas...
"Bad digital citizenship, on the other hand, entails cyberbullying, irresponsible social media usage, and a general lack of knowledge about how to safely use the Internet.
If you want to teach digital citizenship, you'll want to focus on seven key concepts:
Empathy
How the Internet works
Understanding user data
Practicing digital literacy
Acknowledging the digital divide
Practicing digital wellness
Securing digital devices
Common Sense Media (Digital Citizenship Lessons) for K-12 Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship curriculum is a FREE award winning online curriculum with lessons and interactive games for students in grades K-12. It is totally integrated with Google Classroom making it super simple to roll out to your students. The curriculum addresses top concerns for schools, prepares students with critical 21st Century skills, supports teachers with training and recognition, and engages the entire community with family outreach.
InCtrl - Teaching Digital Citizenship
InCtrl is a series of free standards-based lessons that teach key digital citizenship concepts. These lessons, for students in grades 4-8, are designed to engage students through inquiry-based activities, and collaborative and creative opportunities.
NYSDSCS Standards Wakelet (Train the trainer resources)
Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship curriculum is a FREE award winning online curriculum with lessons and interactive games for students in grades K-12. It is totally integrated with Google Classroom making it super simple to roll out to your students. The curriculum addresses top concerns for schools, prepares students with critical 21st Century skills, supports teachers with training and recognition, and engages the entire community with family outreach.
(See example High School lesson video on the left)
InCtrl is a series of free standards-based lessons that teach key digital citizenship concepts. These lessons, for students in grades 4-8, are designed to engage students through inquiry-based activities, and collaborative and creative opportunities. (See example Teacher video to the left)
Social Media TestDrive prepares young people for the online world through experiential learning in a simulated social media environment.