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.

As the rate of technological advancement continues to increase, the world as a whole is becoming more dependent on the Internet for day-to-day activities. That can mean checking a bank account, purchasing a product, or simply keeping in touch with a friend.

Regardless, the Internet is packed with potential pitfalls that could catch many students off-guard. More importantly, malicious Internet users can quickly harm someone online, even if it’s only through harsh words.

So just what is digital citizenship, and how can you actually teach it in your classroom? Use the resources below to find resources to teach your students about digital citizenship, where to find quality sources appropriate to their task, news literacy, and more.

TechSafe Program - The School District of Palm Beach County TechSafe program is designed to provide an age-appropriate instructional program for all students regarding technology and internet safety, cyberbullying awareness, and digital citizenship.

Additionally, there are resources to help you promote digital citizenship and teach online safety and etiquette from CommonSense Education, NetSmartz, Google: Be Internet Awesome, BrainPOP, and more! Click here to visit the TechSafe website!

Websites

ISTE - The International Society for Technology in Education is a non-profit organization that serves educators interested in the use of technology in education.

Common Sense Media - Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization that "provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children."

Digital Citizenship Week from Common Sense Media - October 16 - 20, 2023. Click here for resources!

BrainPOP - BrainPOP offers lessons on 16 topics related to Digital Citizenship such as digital etiquette, online safety, email and instant message, cyberbullying, blogs, information privacy, copyright, plagiarism, social media, online sources, internet search, and more.

News Literacy Project - The News Literacy Project works with educators and journalists to give students the skills they need to discern fact from fiction and to know what to trust.

When we share, everyone wins - Creative CommonsCreative Commons licenses are 20! Honoring 20 years of open sharing using CC licenses, join us in 2022 to celebrate Better Sharing – advancing universal access to knowledge and culture, and fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration for a brighter future. Help us reach our goal is to raise $15 million for a future of Better Sharing. … Read More "When we share, everyone wins"

Be Internet AwesomeBe Internet Awesome is a multifaceted program that includes a fun and free web-based game called Interland and an educational curriculum to teach kids how to be safe and responsible explorers of the online world.

Additional RESOURCES

Digital Citizenship Survival Kit - A lesson utilizing props when teaching Digital Citizenship to K-8 students.

Google Search - Teach students to understand how to effectively use web search to find quality sources appropriate to their task.

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