Digital citizenship refers to the responsible, respectful, and safe use of technology to engage with others and participate in online communities. It involves understanding digital etiquette, protecting personal information, preventing cyberbullying, critically evaluating online information, and using digital tools to create a positive online experience for oneself and others.
K-12
Common Sense Education - Whole class lessons by grade-level and content focus
NetSmartz - Whole class lessons by grade-band, activities, tip sheets
Edpuzzle - Video-based lessons with embedded questions
Childnet - Conversation guides, Lesson activities, Classroom resources, Videos
Learning for Justice - Lessons and activities
Microsoft’s Digital Citizenship Toolkit - Whole class lessons and activities by grade-/age-band
Age/Grade-Band Specific
Digital Civics Toolkit - (Grades 7-12) Project Based Lessons
Digital Matters (Ages 9-11) Whole class lessons and interactive online activities (no student accounts needed)
InCtrl (Grades 4-8) Whole class lessons and activities
Google’s Be Internet Awesome (Ages 7-11) Whole class lessons, Interactive online game, Classroom resources
Digital Citizenship instruction includes not only stand-alone lessons, but is integrated across content areas in meaningful ways.
TSD uses Common Sense Education resources to teach safe, responsible, and respectful use of digital tools.