K-2 Digital Citizenship

What is Digital Citizenship? Digital Citizenship is appropriate, responsible behavior while using technology. To become a good digital citizen:

• Respect Yourself and Others

• Educate Yourself and Others

• Protect Yourself and Others

OPTIONAL - Are You a Good Digital Citizen? Watch the two videos above and then lead a class discussion. Here are some discussion questions you can use.

Discussion Questions

1. The Digital Citizens pledged to travel safely on the internet. What was one thing you learned from the Digital Citizens?

Sample responses:

• Keep track of how much time you spend online. If you lose track of time, you miss out on other activities like going outside with friends.

• Always ask a grown-up before you go online. 

• Keep your information private, like your name and address.

• When you are online, talk only to friends you know. 

• Never start a fight online. 

2. Why is it a good idea to set a time limit when using technology? 

Sample responses:

• So you don’t miss out on other activities that are important to you. 

• So you don’t feel bad (tired, sad, icky) because of spending too much time with technology.

3. Why shouldn't you share your username or password with other people?

Sample responses:

• Because someone can log in as you and pretend to be you.

• Because if someone logs in as you, they can steal your private information.

Feel free to provide this handout to students so they can reflect on the video.