Distance Learning Resouces

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD DIGITAL CITIZEN

A good digital citizen is…

• Careful about what is shared online

• Treats others well by providing positive comments, telling the truth, and being polite

• Safe and doesn’t divulge personal information, passwords, addresses, etc. to strangers

• Aware of the rules and terms of use of online sites, applications, social media, etc.

• Vigilant and looks out for bad behavior like cyberbullying, unwanted solicitations, etc.

• Respectful and doesn’t share content that they don’t own or is copyrighted without getting permission and giving credit to the source

• Aware that not everything online is true and searches for facts

• Aware that once something is posted online, it is there forever

• Careful about managing the amount of time spent online

• Aware of and follows acceptable use guidelines, policies, etc. that are set by the school and does not misuse technology and resources