Digital Citizenship

For students:

Lessons on Typing.com

Although Typing.com is primarily used for keyboarding practice, the site also includes digital citizenship lessons and computer basics.

Students can sign-in using their school Google accounts and the tool is FREE for all users.

Digital Compass game

The Digital Compass game from Common Sense Media allows students to move through a series of stories about a variety of characters.

For each character, the student will make choices about how to safely and respectfully engage in online behavior, learning from the experiences of characters in a low-stakes setting. This activity is designed for middle school students.

Social Media Test Drive

These interactive lessons from Common Sense Media will allow a student to explore a social media experience and learn about making safe and kind choices online.

These lessons are best suited for middle school students.

For parents:

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization that provides reviews of media so that parents can make informed choices about the media their kids are engaging with.

Their site also provides articles and information about how to support the safe online behavior of kids at all ages.

If you are looking for the most educational websites, apps, and videos for your student, here is a direct link to the suggested list from Common Sense Media.