Digital Citizenship

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.

Being a good digital citizen is as simple as being a C.O.L.T.!

C

Communication and Etiquette

  • Be aware of your digital footprint and the permanence of posting things online

  • Think before you post- only put something online if you are okay with everyone in the world potentially seeing

O

Online Security

  • Choose good passwords and change them often

  • Always be aware of who has access to your work

  • Don't share your login information with anyone else

L

Legal Issues

  • Plagiarism can get you in big trouble. Make sure you always give credit where credit is due.

  • Know how and where to find reliable or credible information. Not everything we read on the internet is true!

T

Take care

  • Ensure that you are maintaining a healthy balance and monitoring your screen time

  • Be aware of cyber-bullying, how to identify it and what to do when it happens