Digital citizenship is a way of thinking, being and acting online. It's thinking critically about sources of information and not trusting everything we read and see. It's being safe with information and who we connect and share with. It's acting responsibly in how we communicate and behave. It's understanding that the digital world is very much a part of the real world.
Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.
Students cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.
Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.
Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
Students manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online.
Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world. Educators:
Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community.
Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.
Mentor students in safe, legal and ethical practices with digital tools and the protection of intellectual rights and property.
Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy.
For more information on standards: ISTE Standards
